AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMercosur Trade Push: At the Mercosur summit in Asunción, Brazil’s Lula urged the bloc to start negotiations toward a trade deal with China, while also moving talks with Japan and other partners—framing it as a response to rising global protectionism and a need to protect sustainable development. UAE Partnership Drive: Paraguay President Santiago Peña met UAE trade minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, reaffirming plans to expand trade and investment cooperation and boost private-sector opportunities between the two countries. World Cup, But Make It Paraguay: Paraguay stunned Germany in the Round of 32, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper Orlando Gill saving two spot-kicks and Paraguay booking a last-16 clash with the winner of France vs Sweden. Heat Risk for Hosts: A deadly European heatwave is now spilling into U.S. warnings, raising concerns for World Cup host cities as temperatures climb and FIFA’s hydration-break rules face renewed scrutiny. FDI Momentum: Paraguay attracted over US$1 billion in foreign direct investment for a third straight year, reaching US$1.18 billion in 2025, according to ECLAC data.
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