AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Sector Labor: Paraguay’s doctors and teachers have announced September strikes, with doctors (Sinamed) planning walkouts on Sept. 21-22 as Congress debates the 2027 budget, following a late-August stoppage over pay, hospital supplies, and permanent positions for thousands on temporary contracts. SME Procurement Tech: Paraguay is using AI to help micro, small and medium enterprises find tenders they can realistically win, tackling the gap where under 9% of public contracting goes to MSMEs despite them representing about 95% of commerce. Manufacturing Push: Paraguay’s manufacturing output grew 26% year-on-year, with the industry ministry pointing to new investment targets of US$500 million to US$1 billion—while stressing the need for more predictability, infrastructure, and reliable energy. Trade & Environment Scrutiny: A Reuters/Global Witness investigation links UK retailers’ charcoal (including Big K sold via B&Q and Waitrose) to deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, raising pressure as Paraguay seeks deeper EU trade ties. Community Notes Expansion: Meta is testing Community Notes across Latin America, including Paraguay, after expanding beyond the US—sparking concern among fact-checkers about what happens if third-party verification is phased out. Human Rights & Supply Chains: Brazil reported rescuing 479 people from labor exploitation in August, including victims from Paraguay, underscoring ongoing risks in regional labor and supply chains.
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