AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Trade: Brazil’s Lula won a fourth term, and Paraguay’s Santiago Peña congratulated him, reaffirming a shared agenda on integration and development. The result also eases concerns over the EU-Mercosur trade deal, though Brazilian assets sold off sharply after the vote. AI Investment: Paraguay joined a US-led AI infrastructure pact, while a separate US agreement would use Itaipú power for a technology project. HIVE plans to invest more than $250 million in an AI hub near the dam, adding to a growing cluster of data-center projects. Manufacturing: Maquila exports topped $1.14 billion in 2026 as the sector expanded. Banking: Paraguay’s central bank faces pressure over a lender with political ties.
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