AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU sanitary ban: The EU is set to block Brazilian meat, chicken, eggs and other animal products from Sept. 3 over antibiotic-use concerns, while Mercosur partners like Paraguay keep export rights for now—raising pressure on regional food safety rules. Wildlife conservation in Asunción: Asunción Zoo expanded its habitat for blue-and-yellow and red macaws, with vets monitoring 22 birds and preparing new nesting boxes to boost breeding. Forestry trade: Paraguay’s forest product exports hit US$60.08M in Jan–Jul 2026 (105,219 tonnes), up 11% in value year-on-year, with July the strongest month. Climate risk watch: A new UN warning says a potentially very strong 2026-27 El Niño could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity, with past El Niño impacts spanning floods, droughts and crop failures. Japan-Paraguay ties: Japan’s Crown Prince and Princess marked 90 years of Japanese immigration in Paraguay, highlighting diaspora contributions and a visit to La Colmena. Local biodiversity spotlight: A new Paraguay birds feature turns readers toward the Ñandú (greater rhea), Paraguay’s iconic grassland runner.
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