AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBanking Fallout: Ueno Bank’s collapse has frozen access to accounts for nearly 2.9 million customers and raised concerns over public and pension funds. Prosecutors are seeking international help to trace assets, while repayments to depositors proceed gradually. The crisis is testing confidence in Paraguay’s financial oversight and business climate. Agribusiness: Poultry export revenue rose 76% in the first 10 months of 2026, a strong gain for a key export sector. Jobs: Unemployment fell to 4.1% in the third quarter, a record low, with employment growth led mainly by commerce, restaurants and hotels. Forestry Investment: Paracel’s planned $5 billion eucalyptus and pulp project could become Paraguay’s largest private investment, but nearby Indigenous communities have raised concerns about plantations, water and jobs.
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