AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU-Mercosur Food Fight: Brussels’ proposed pesticide residue ban could raise consumer prices and cut EU imports, with critics warning it may clash with global trade rules via a “mirror clause.” FIFA Governance Shock: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF escalated their revolt against Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, while Trump publicly backed Infantino and warned FIFA against replacing him. JBS Leadership Change: Brazil’s JBS named Wesley Batista Filho as global CEO effective Jan 2027, replacing Gilberto Tomazoni; the transition is framed as “continuity.” Paraguay Energy Update: Itaipú boosted 2025 generation to 72.9 million MWh (+8.6%), supplying 36% to Paraguay and covering 87% of its electricity demand. Bitcoin Conference in Asunción: Paraguay’s second Accelerating Bitcoin conference opens Aug 12–13, spotlighting mining, regulation, AI and Paraguay’s growing crypto role. Paraguay Crypto Death Probe: Asunción police are investigating the death of crypto investor Harry Yeh after a 30th-floor fall, with authorities leaving open possibilities including foul play. Indigenous Census: Paraguay’s indigenous population is officially 140,049 across 19 peoples, with 557 communities recorded.
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