AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArtemis momentum for Paraguay: Paraguay officially signed the Artemis Accords in Asunción on May 7, positioning the country for deeper civil space cooperation and new research and innovation opportunities. Wildlife diplomacy with a Paraguay link: India’s International Big Cat Alliance Summit is set for June 1–2 in New Delhi, with 14 countries confirmed and Saudi Arabia expected to join as the 26th member—Paraguay is already listed among signatories. Public health watch in the region: PAHO held a live Q&A on hantavirus after the MV Hondius cruise outbreak, noting Paraguay has reported 2 cases so far in 2026 while stressing the risk is not “new” and remains tied to endemic areas. Trade pressure on the horizon: The EU–Mercosur deal is provisionally in force, but Poland has challenged it at the EU’s top court over concerns that Mercosur farm imports could hurt EU farmers—Paraguay is directly in the crosshairs as a Mercosur member. Local livelihoods: Paraguay’s ORE Fair in Asunción generated ₲160 million for indigenous artisan families, boosting community incomes and cultural exchange.
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