AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBeef Exports & Prices: Paraguay President Santiago Peña told Bloomberg the U.S. is turning more to Paraguayan beef as domestic meat prices rise, but Washington hasn’t granted Paraguay a dedicated import quota—shipments fall under a shared “other countries” allowance, with tariffs kicking in after the quota is used. Civic Space Under Pressure: Paraguay’s restrictive civic-space framework drew criticism at the UN Human Rights Council, with civil society groups warning Law 7363/2024 and related rules could curb freedom of association and civil society operations. Digital & IP Enforcement: Paraguay participated in a Dominican-led regional operation against online digital piracy in Peru, where countries shared technical and legal approaches to tackle copyright violations across jurisdictions. Military Cooperation: Asunción hosted a professional development event pairing Paraguayan Armed Forces NCOs with the Massachusetts National Guard, focused on leadership, stress management, and trust. Environment & Clean-Up: Asunción launched a new phase of its Zero Illegal Dumping drive, targeting over 100 suspected dumping sites and planning to convert recovered areas near Laguna Las Garzas into a community football pitch. Country Brand Abroad: Paraguay’s “I Love Paraguay” restaurant in New York received an official Marca País licence, the first foreign business to earn the distinction.
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