AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBolivia Unrest Spillover: Bolivia deployed about 3,500 troops and police around La Paz to clear road blockades that have choked supplies to the capital for two weeks, after clashes left dozens detained and at least three deaths linked to disrupted access to medical care. Regional Security & Spending: SIPRI says South America’s military budgets kept rising—Brazil led in 2025 with a ~13% jump, while Uruguay posted one of the steepest relative increases. World Cup Business Shock: FIFA finally locked a China broadcast deal at about $60M (far below its earlier $300M target), while early booking data in North America suggests hotel demand is weaker than expected in several host cities. Paraguay Economy Watch: Paraguay’s Economic Activity Indicator points to strong momentum in Q1 2026, with growth around 4.7% and broad sector participation. Food Trade Compliance: EU rules tightening antimicrobial controls will affect Mercosur animal-product imports from September 3, 2026—an issue Paraguay exporters will be watching closely.
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