AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoParaguay Tourism & Hotels: Paraguay’s hotel industry jumped 43% in the first half of 2026 year-on-year, with occupancy averaging 61% nationwide and 64% in Asunción, helped by business travel and new tourism hubs (AIHPY). Digital Payments Push: Paraguay is seeing fast financial digitization, with 2026 projections of +39% growth in card purchases and +42% in online transactions, alongside a 24% rise in digital payment usage in early 2026 (CPMP, Bancard). Blockchain & Regulation: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss blockchain, digital assets, and regulation for Latin America’s digital economy. Crypto Crime Shock: High-profile crypto investor Harry Yeh died after a 30-floor fall in Asunción; police are probing a ransacked apartment and possible links to other units. Regional Trade Talks: Indonesia and Brazil are exploring an Indonesia–Mercosur preferential trade agreement, with Paraguay included in the bloc. Colombia Power Shift: Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president, pledging tougher security and austerity—an important regional signal for business risk and policy direction.
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