AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInfrastructure & Trade: Paraguay’s Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor is in the final stretch at the Paraguay–Brazil border, with just 21 meters left to complete the Paraguay River link of the Bioceanic Bridge—aimed at cutting export transit times to Asia by 10–15 days. Aviation Policy: Paraguay’s President signed a law scrapping the 6% airline ticket tax, a move meant to lower carrier costs and boost the aviation sector’s growth. Finance & Competitiveness: A new reform agenda focuses on lowering the cost of capital, targeting cheaper financing for companies to turn macro stability into faster income gains. Energy & Industry: Paraguay opened direct poultry exports to the United Arab Emirates, while major energy investment continues with a large-scale solar tender and electric equipment deliveries to key terminals. Business & Markets: Paraguay saw a 24% surge in digital payments, signaling shifting consumer behavior and more activity in the formal economy. Tourism & Culture: Asunción hosts the 2026 International Book Fair (FIL) from May 28 to June 7, positioning it as a broader cultural meeting point beyond books.
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