AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCredit Watch: Fitch kept Paraguay at BB+ with a positive outlook, citing strong growth, low public debt and falling inflation, while flagging seven factors to reach investment grade. Infrastructure Reality Check: Paraguay’s road inventory totals 78,795 km, but only 12,912 km are paved or improved (about 16%), leaving 84% as unpaved tracks that still shape access to markets and services. Currency Update: The central bank unveiled a redesigned guaraní banknote family (₲2,000 to ₲100,000) with new security features and themes; rollout starts in Q1 2027 and old notes stay valid. Regional Security: The US and nine Americas partners issued a joint statement condemning Iran-linked “terrorist activities,” with Paraguay among signatories. AI & Research: HIVE ran large-language-model pre-training using GPUs in Asunción for Columbia University researchers in New York via a 5,000-mile fiber link. Business & Events: SAGSE LATAM mapped its 2027 roadmap, with Paraguay set to host SAGSE Paraguay (Aug 4–6, 2027) in Ciudad del Este. Diplomacy/Trade: Taiwan’s allies include Paraguay, with renewed attention on regional support at the UN.
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