AGP Executive Report

Paraguay–Taiwan Defense Upgrade: Paraguay is weighing a deal for Taiwan’s retired F-5E/F Tiger II fighters and AT-3 trainers to rebuild supersonic air defense, potentially alongside its Embraer A-29 Super Tucano purchases—though integrating older jets would require major radar, logistics, and flight-hour funding. Biodiversity Spotlight: Asunción Times launches a Birds of Paraguay series with the Ñandú (greater rhea), highlighting how Paraguay’s grasslands shape the life of the flightless giant. Cultural Heritage, Port of Asunción: Five historic murals at the Cultural Centre of the Port of Asunción are being restored under the “Asunción 500 Años” program, with cleaning, repairs, color reintegration, and protective layers planned. Indigenous Knowledge & Plants: A new Paraguayan guide preserves centuries of Mbya Guaraní knowledge of wild plants, keeping local biodiversity know-how in circulation. Climate & Fire Risk (Regional): A global health-and-veterinary warning flags that El Niño-linked drought and extreme weather are worsening wildfire impacts on livestock and wildlife, including in the wider Pantanal region. Asunción Port Vendors Move: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocated to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre during restoration, keeping artisan commerce running while heritage work continues.

Climate & Agriculture: El Niño is expected to strengthen into the “very strong” range, with Latin America bracing for shifting rainfall, drought risk, and knock-on effects for crops, energy, and trade—good news for some southern farming areas like Paraguay’s Pampas belt, but a warning for wider weather volatility. Wildfire & Health: The World Organisation for Animal Health flags more frequent, harsher fires tied to climate change and ecosystem pressure, urging countries to fold veterinarians into prevention and response to protect livestock and wildlife. Local Biodiversity Spotlight: A new Paraguay bird series profiles the Ñandú (greater rhea), Paraguay’s grassland icon, highlighting its speed, predator role, and why it matters for ecosystem balance. Heritage & Community: Asunción’s port murals are being restored under the “Asunción 500 Años” initiative, while La Recova vendors temporarily relocate to keep artisan commerce running during restoration. Energy & Industry: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling hydro-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, leaning on Itaipú-linked surplus electricity—raising the ongoing debate over clean power use and growth discipline.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology agency says El Niño is expected to shape weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027—bringing warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood risk; the government has already started prevention work like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Clean Energy Tech in Paraguay: HIVE Digital Technologies is scaling hydro-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, citing 300 MW across Yguazú and Valenzuela, and frames the expansion as using surplus Itaipú-linked electricity. AI Infrastructure Push: RT-One became the first commercial customer of AMPHIX, a platform meant to certify enterprise AI infrastructure before permanent sites are built—an approach that could speed up Paraguay-linked compute planning. Biodiversity Spotlight: A new Paraguay birdlife series introduces the Ñandú (greater rhea), highlighting how the country’s grasslands support unique, flightless species and their ecological role. Wildfire Animal Health Warning: WOAH warns that more frequent, harsher wildfires are threatening livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging veterinarians into national prevention and response systems.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology chief says El Niño is expected to arrive this August, bringing warmer winters, stronger storms, and higher flood risk through next summer, with the government already clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Wildfire Health Angle: The World Organisation for Animal Health warns that more frequent, harsher wildfires are threatening livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, and urges countries to better integrate veterinarians into prevention and response. Hydropower + Bitcoin in Paraguay: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling two hydro-powered mining facilities in Paraguay (300 MW total) as it targets growth tied to clean energy capacity. Asunción Port Heritage Moves: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocating to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre while restoration works continue under the Tekorenda Programme. Birdlife Spotlight: A new Paraguay bird series introduces the Ñandú (greater rhea), highlighting its grassland habitat and role in local ecosystems. Asunción Culture: Five historic murals at the Port of Asunción are undergoing restoration as part of the “Asunción 500 Años” initiative.

El Niño Flood Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology chief says El Niño is expected to influence weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027—bringing warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood risk; the government has already started preventive works like clearing waterways and running satellite flood simulations. Hydropower + Bitcoin Expansion in Paraguay: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling two hydro-powered mining facilities in Paraguay—200 MW at Yguazú and 100 MW at Valenzuela—framing the move as using surplus clean electricity for disciplined growth. AI Infrastructure Tied to Paraguay’s Future: TaiwanICDF highlights a planned Taiwan-Paraguay Sovereign AI Computing Center, positioning it around semiconductors, AI, green energy, and climate resilience. Wildfire Health Warning for the Region: A global animal-health group warns that worsening wildfires are increasingly harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to bring veterinarians into prevention and response systems as drought and extreme weather intensify. Biodiversity Note from Paraguay’s Knowledge Base: A Paraguayan guide is preserving Mbya Guaraní knowledge of wild plants, spotlighting local biodiversity expertise. Asunción Heritage Update: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocated to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre during restoration, keeping artisan commerce active while historic heritage work continues.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology agency says El Niño is expected to shape weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027, raising flood risk; the government has started preventive work like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Wildfire Health Angle: A global animal-health group warns that more intense fires tied to climate change are harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to bring veterinarians into prevention and response planning. Heritage & Local Livelihoods at Asunción Port: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocating to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre during restoration, keeping artisan commerce running while the National Secretariat of Culture coordinates protection of historic heritage. Indigenous Plant Knowledge Preserved: FACEN-UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species and highlighting threats from deforestation and land-use change. Clean Energy, New Tech in Paraguay: HIVE says it’s scaling hydro-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay using surplus Itaipú-linked electricity, while a separate report highlights Paraguay’s role in AI computing plans.

El Niño Flood Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology and hydrology director says El Niño is expected to influence weather from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027—bringing warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood risk; the government has started preventive works like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Hydropower-Backed Crypto Expansion: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling hydroelectric-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, citing 300 MW of capacity across Yguazú and Valenzuela and positioning the country’s Itaipú-linked power surplus as “clean energy” for disciplined growth. Biodiversity & Indigenous Food Knowledge: Researchers at UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species and warning that deforestation and land-use change are pressuring the Atlantic Forest and traditional food systems. Wildfire Health Warning: WOAH highlights how climate-driven wildfires are increasingly harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to fold veterinarians into prevention, response, and recovery planning as drought and extreme weather intensify. Asunción Nature-Adjacent Local Culture: Asunción’s 489th anniversary program includes citywide events like a historic municipal plant nursery renovation and public activities that keep environmental heritage in view.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology and hydrology director warns El Niño is expected to influence the country from late August, with stronger effects building through spring and summer 2027, raising risks of warmer winter conditions, more intense storms, and higher flood danger; the government has already started preventive works like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: FACEN-UNA researchers published a guide on Mbya Guaraní traditional use of 38 wild edible plants in Itapúa, aiming to protect biocultural heritage as deforestation and land-use change pressure the Atlantic Forest. Clean Energy Tech in Paraguay: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling hydro-powered Bitcoin mining in Paraguay, citing 300 MW across Yguazú and Valenzuela and framing the surplus hydropower as a way to support growth. Wildfire Health Angle: WOAH highlights how more frequent, harsher wildfires are harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to include veterinarians in prevention, response, and recovery planning as climate change intensifies fire risk.

El Niño Flood Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology agency says El Niño is expected to shape weather from late August, with stronger effects into spring and summer 2027, prompting nationwide prevention work like clearing waterways and running flood simulations. Hydropower + Bitcoin Expansion: HIVE Digital Technologies is scaling two hydro-powered Paraguay sites (Yguazú 200 MW and Valenzuela 100 MW), betting surplus electricity can support “clean energy” mining growth. Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: A National University of Asunción guide documents Mbya Guaraní wild edible plants in Itapúa, aiming to preserve biocultural heritage as deforestation and land-use change pressure the Atlantic Forest. Wildfire Health Angle: A global animal health report warns that worsening fires tied to climate change are increasingly harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, and calls for veterinarians to be built into national fire prevention and response systems. Local Nature Spotting: Asunción’s avian-focused birdwatching guide highlights Paraguay’s birdlife for residents and visitors.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology agency says El Niño is expected to arrive in late August, bringing warmer winter conditions, stronger storms, and higher flood risk through next summer, with the government already clearing waterways and running satellite flood simulations. Wildfire Health Warning: The World Organisation for Animal Health warns that climate-driven fires are increasingly harming livestock, wildlife, and rural communities, urging countries to plug veterinarians into national prevention and response systems as burned areas rise. Paraguay Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: Researchers at UNA published a guide on Mbya Guaraní wild edible plants in Itapúa, documenting 38 species and highlighting how deforestation and land-use change threaten both biodiversity and traditional food systems. Hydropower-Backed Crypto Expansion: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling two Paraguay hydro-powered Bitcoin mining sites (300 MW total) as part of its broader push for cleaner energy use. EU Pesticide “Mirror” Rules Ripple: A proposed EU move to cut hazardous pesticide residues to near zero could reduce agricultural imports sharply and raise prices, with Paraguay and other Mercosur producers among the countries facing trade friction.

El Niño Watch for Paraguay: Paraguay’s meteorology and hydrology director warns El Niño is expected to shape weather from late August into 2027, with warmer winter temperatures, stronger storms, and higher flood risk; the government has started preventive work like clearing waterways and running satellite flood simulations. Regional Climate Pressure on Food: Reuters reports Latin America is bracing for what could be the strongest El Niño on record, with heavier rain likely in the south (including Paraguay) but drought risks rising further north—raising stakes for crops, energy, and trade routes. Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: FACEN-UNA published a guide on Mbya Guaraní traditional use of 38 wild edible plants in Itapúa, aiming to protect biocultural heritage as deforestation and land-use change threaten the Atlantic Forest. Clean Power Spotlight: Itaipú’s 2025 generation rose 8.6% to 72.9 million MWh, with 36% allocated to Paraguay—covering most of the country’s electricity needs. Green Tech & Mining in Paraguay: HIVE Digital Technologies is scaling two hydro-powered Paraguay sites (300 MW total) as it pushes Bitcoin mining expansion tied to clean energy.

El 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.

Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge: A new FACEN-UNA guide documents how Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa use 38 wild edible plants, aiming to protect biocultural heritage as deforestation and land-use change pressure the Atlantic Forest. Urban Greening: Asunción’s Municipal Plant Nursery in Caballero Park is being renovated to boost production and support city tree-planting, with work running from August into late 2026. Wildlife & Conservation: Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering season is underway, with biologists explaining why these deciduous trees “explode” into blooms as leaves drop. Energy & Climate Resilience: Itaipú’s 2025 generation rose 8.6% to 72.9 million MWh, with 36% allocated to Paraguay—covering most of its electricity needs. AgTech & Food Systems: IICA and a jury selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica, including Paraguay’s Froniva, as the region pushes digital transformation in agrifood. Water Pollution Watch: Mongabay reporting on Pilcomayo River pollution is reaching Bolivia’s parliament, spotlighting contamination risks in the wider basin. Nature for Visitors: A guide highlights birdwatching near Asunción, pointing to nearby wetlands and reserves for resident and migratory species.

Heat and sport safety: A FIFA referee criticized at the France–Paraguay World Cup match showed extreme heat strain in wearable data, raising questions about how high temperatures can impair decision-making. Indigenous plant knowledge: Researchers at UNA published a guide on how Mbya Guaraní communities use wild edible plants in Itapúa, aiming to protect biocultural heritage as deforestation pressures the Atlantic Forest. Biodiversity and wildlife care: Asunción’s zoo welcomed three new capybaras, bringing the municipal herd to ten and highlighting ongoing local efforts to support native species. Urban greening: Asunción’s historic municipal plant nursery in Caballero Park is being renovated to boost production for public parks and street trees, with work expected to finish late 2026. Climate backdrop: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest month on record, underscoring the broader heat context Paraguay faces. Energy and renewables: Itaipú hydroelectric output rose 8.6% in 2025 to 72.9 million MWh, supplying most of Paraguay’s electricity and reinforcing the role of clean power. Conservation and nature education: A story on Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering explains why these deciduous trees “explode” into blooms as leaves fall.

Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA and other agencies flagging record heat and a very warm start to the year. Clean Energy: Paraguay and Brazil’s Itaipú hydroelectric output rose 8.6% in 2025 to 72.9 million MWh, with 36% allocated to Paraguay and covering most of its electricity needs. Biodiversity & Nature: Asunción’s Municipal Plant Nursery is being renovated for its 110th anniversary, aiming to boost production for city greening; meanwhile, Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering is highlighted as an “explosion of flowering” tied to leaf drop. Wildlife in Focus: Three capybaras were born at Asunción Zoo, bringing the municipal herd to ten and reflecting ongoing care for native wetland species. Local Green Living: A Paraguay-first birdwatching guide spotlights nearby hotspots around Asunción, from wetland reserves to the botanical garden and zoo. Regional Pollution Alert: Mongabay’s reporting on Pilcomayo River pollution reaches Bolivia’s parliament, raising concerns about heavy metals and contamination pressures in the wider Gran Chaco. Food & Tourism: Paraguay’s hotel industry reported 43% growth in the first half of 2026, with occupancy averaging 61% nationwide and 64% in Asunción. Community & Sustainability: Paraguay’s Princesa Diana de Francia Foundation uses fashion and recycling-linked projects to support vulnerable women, including work with incarcerated women. Energy, Policy & Risk: A Paraguay-linked Bitcoin conference returns to Asunción, with organizers pitching the country’s energy supply as a key draw for mining and regulation discussions.

Urban Greening: Asunción’s Municipal Plant Nursery in Caballero Park has started a major renovation to boost plant production and upgrade public green spaces, with work expected to finish between November and December 2026. Public Health Tech: Yguazú has rolled out MosquitOFF, a NASA-data-backed dengue prediction app that combines satellite weather signals with local health reports to flag where mosquito risk is highest across Paraguay. Biodiversity & Wildlife: Three capybaras were born at the Asunción Zoo, bringing the municipal herd to ten and highlighting ongoing care for native wetland mammals. Nature & Climate Awareness: Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering season is underway, with biologists explaining how deciduous behavior drives the “explosion of flowering” before leaves return. Conservation Spotlight: A rare breeding milestone for Lear’s macaws in Belgium links global conservation efforts to South America’s habitat loss and wildlife trade pressures. Local Environment Infrastructure: Luque-Asunción commuters face August traffic diversions tied to stormwater drainage works along the Las Residentas corridor. Water Pollution Watch: Mongabay’s reporting on Pilcomayo River pollution is now reaching Bolivia’s parliament, renewing attention on contamination risks affecting Indigenous communities and wildlife.