AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS–Beef Trade: President Trump signed a 90-day tariff waiver for up to 300,000 tonnes of lean beef trimmings, with Brazil and Paraguay set to benefit while Argentina and Uruguay are excluded due to quota rules. Energy & Crypto: Analysts warn bitcoin mining is consuming about 30% of Paraguay’s power, raising fears of an energy crunch by 2029 as contracts with miners expire in 2027. Local Sports & Economy: WRC Rally Paraguay is drawing attention as crews expect brutal conditions—heavy rain could turn stages into a “second Safari”—while Hyundai’s Hayden Paddon took an early lead after a chaotic morning. Finance & Payments: Chilean fintech Global66 says it mobilized over US$3.5B in the first half of 2026, doubling regional volume and adding Paraguay as a new origin market. Defense & Aviation: Paraguay is reportedly negotiating with Taiwan to acquire F-5 fighters and AT-3 trainers, aiming for 10–15 aircraft starting as early as 2027. Agro-Exports: Paraguay’s petitgrain oil continues to stand out as “green gold,” supplying a large share of global petitgrain used in premium perfumes. Infrastructure & Culture: Asunción’s port redevelopment is set to create a US$6M entertainment hub, while EXPYFEST 2026 brings immersive tech art to the capital.
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