AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Watch: Paraguay is bracing for El Niño’s arrival this August, with warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood risk through next summer as meteorology officials say the strongest effects build through spring and summer 2027. Regional Climate Impacts: A Reuters roundup warns Latin America could face the strongest El Niño on record, with heavier rain in the south (boosting crop irrigation in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil) but drought risks further north, already affecting parts of the Caribbean and the Amazon. Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: FACEN-UNA published a guide on Mbya Guaraní wild edible plants in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species and highlighting how deforestation and land-use change threaten both biodiversity and traditional food systems. Wildlife & Invasives: A Paraguay-linked story on invasive species management highlights how authorities respond when non-native animals show up far from home, underscoring the need for rapid local action. Energy & Clean Power: Itaipú’s 2025 generation rose 8.6% to 72.9 million MWh, with Paraguay receiving 36% of output—covering most of its electricity demand.
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