AGP Executive Report

Paraguay Digital Payments: Paraguay’s payments boom is accelerating: 2026 projections point to +39% growth in card purchases and +42% in online transactions, with transaction speed up 6.2x over six years and early-2026 digital payments already rising 24% in the first four months. Local Tech Ecosystem: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss blockchain, digital assets, and regulation for Latin America’s digital economy. Public Health Tech: Yguazú has started using MosquitOFF, a platform that blends NASA satellite data with local health records to forecast dengue risk and guide municipal response across Paraguay’s 218 municipalities. Science & Education: MuCi (Museum of Science in Asunción) launched an August Children’s Month program, including exoplanet workshops and a total lunar eclipse observation. Energy & Research Infrastructure: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear cooperation memorandum aimed at building national capabilities for peaceful nuclear energy, described as a first step toward future reactors. Startups/AI Infrastructure: Quantes launched a managed compute platform letting eligible users invest in AI infrastructure without owning or operating hardware. Tech Business: Ticketplus priced its IPO for NYSE American trading under “TP,” signaling continued growth in Latin America’s live-entertainment tech market.

Public Health Tech in Paraguay: The MosquitOFF app is now being used in Yguazú to forecast dengue outbreaks by combining NASA satellite data with local health records, producing daily risk scores and a seven-day outlook across Paraguay’s 218 municipalities. Science & Education in Asunción: The Museum of Science (MuCi) launched a month-long Children’s Month program, including workshops, guided activities, planetarium shows, and a special total lunar eclipse observation. Local Digital Safety: Asunción’s Botón Lince police app has logged over 3,000 requests since late 2025, with about 30% flagged as genuine calls needing police response. Energy & Research Policy: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear cooperation “123 Agreement,” described as a first step toward future reactor support under IAEA safeguards. Space Tech Milestone: Paraguay’s domestically built satellite GuaraníSat-2 is reported ready for launch. Tech & Business Events: Paraguay Tech Week 2026 is set to bring the regional tech ecosystem to Asunción, while SAGSE Paraguay 2026 opened in Ciudad del Este with 345+ attendees focused on gaming and compliance.

Public Health Tech: Paraguay’s Yguazú municipality has started using MosquitOFF, a NASA-backed dengue forecasting platform that blends satellite rainfall/temperature/soil data with local health records to generate daily risk scores and a seven-day outlook across all 218 municipalities. Space & National Tech: Paraguay’s GuaraníSat-2—built entirely in-country—has cleared key pre-launch steps and is ready to be shipped to the United States for rocket integration. Energy & Policy: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear cooperation “123 Agreement,” a first step toward future reactor support under IAEA safeguards. Science Education: Asunción’s Museum of Science (MuCi) launched an August Children’s Month program, including exoplanet workshops and a special total lunar eclipse observation. Public Safety Apps: The Lince Button police app has logged over 3,000 requests since late 2025, with about 30% deemed genuine assistance calls. Infrastructure Monitoring: CESI completed an upgrade to Itaipu Dam’s monitoring system, adding MEMS inclinometric sensors and extensometers with real-time digital visualization. Local Industry & Events: SAGSE Paraguay 2026 opened in Ciudad del Este with 345+ attendees, spotlighting gaming, compliance, and security tech. Tech & Business: Quantes launched a managed compute platform aimed at letting investors participate in AI infrastructure without owning or operating hardware. Sports Media Tech: A FIFA-focused piece highlights the behind-the-scenes tech challenge of delivering live World Cup video at massive scale.

Public Safety Tech: Paraguay’s “Lince Button” police app has logged over 3,000 assistance requests since going live in Dec 2025, with about 30% turning into genuine calls needing police response—showing early adoption and a clearer signal for responders. Space & Engineering: Paraguay’s GuaraníSat-2, the country’s first fully domestically built satellite, is ready for transport to the U.S. for launch integration, with a young mixed team and skills transfer from Japan training. Energy & Nuclear Cooperation: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear cooperation deal (“123 Agreement”), positioning it as a first step toward future reactor support under IAEA safeguards. Local Science Education: Asunción’s Museum of Science (MuCi) announced August Children’s Month activities, including workshops and an exoplanet-themed program plus a total lunar eclipse observation. Tech & Industry Events: SAGSE Paraguay 2026 opened in Ciudad del Este with 345+ attendees and a boutique operator-to-supplier mix, spotlighting gaming, compliance, and security tech. AI Infrastructure Finance: Quantes launched a managed compute platform letting eligible users invest in AI infrastructure without owning or running hardware, with revenue tied to capacity use.

Bomb Cyclone Watch: A low-pressure system over northern Argentina and Paraguay could intensify into a “bomb cyclone” as it moves toward Uruguay and Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, with rapid pressure drops driving storm development. Science & Education in Asunción: The Museum of Science (MuCi) announced August Children’s Month programming, including workshops and a planetarium schedule plus an eclipse observation, with a hands-on “Exoplanet Explorers” activity for kids. Space Tech (Paraguay): Paraguay’s first fully domestically built satellite, GuaraníSat-2, is ready for transport to the United States for launch after passing key tests in Japan, with a young mixed team behind the build. Energy & Nuclear Cooperation: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear “123 Agreement” to expand Paraguay’s civilian nuclear capabilities, framed as a first step toward future reactors. Public Safety Tech: The Lince Button police app logged over 3,000 requests since December 2025, with about 30% deemed genuine calls needing response. Infrastructure Monitoring: CESI completed an upgrade to Itaipu Dam’s monitoring system, adding MEMS inclinometric sensors and extensometers integrated into digital platforms for real-time performance tracking. Local Tech Ecosystem: Paraguay Tech Week 2026 is set to bring Latin America’s technology ecosystem to Asunción.

Paraguay Space: GuaraníSat-2, the country’s first fully domestically built satellite, is ready for transport to the U.S. for launch after passing key tests in Japan, with a team of 40+ (mostly 18–25) driving the project. Energy & Industry: The U.S. and Paraguay signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal (“123 Agreement”), enabling nuclear tech transfers under IAEA safeguards and U.S. monitoring. Public Safety Tech: Asunción’s Botón Lince police app logged over 3,000 requests since late 2025, with about 30% deemed genuine calls needing police response. Tech Ecosystem: Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug. 3–7) returns in Asunción, aiming to connect local startups and investors with regional and international partners through talks, meetings, hackathons and networking. Infrastructure Monitoring: CESI completed an upgrade to Itaipu Dam’s monitoring system, adding MEMS inclinometric sensors and deeper extensometers with real-time digital visualization. AI Infrastructure Business: Quantes launched a managed compute platform letting eligible users participate in AI infrastructure without owning or operating hardware.

AI Infrastructure Finance: Quantes launched a managed compute investment platform letting eligible users participate in CPU, GPU and quantum capacity without buying or running hardware, with returns tied to actual usage. Public Safety Tech: Asunción’s Botón Lince police app logged over 3,000 requests since December 2025, with about 30% deemed genuine calls needing police response. Energy & Science Diplomacy: The US and Paraguay signed a nuclear energy cooperation deal under the “123 Agreement,” enabling civilian nuclear tech transfers under IAEA safeguards and US monitoring. Space Program: Paraguay’s GuaraníSat-2, built entirely in-country, is ready for transport to the US for launch integration after passing key tests in Japan. Infrastructure Monitoring: CESI completed an Itaipu Dam monitoring upgrade, adding MEMS inclinometric sensors and deeper extensometers with real-time digital visualization. Local Innovation Ecosystem: Paraguay Tech Week 2026 runs Aug 3–7 in Asunción, aiming to connect startups, investors and tech leaders across conferences, meetings and hackathons. STEM & Education Spotlight: A profile highlights Guille Zaracho’s path from working at a market in Paraguay to doctoral research in the UK on digital literacy. Urban Tech History: World Traffic Light Day (Aug 5) looks at how Asunción got its first traffic lights in 1974. Academic Freedom Map: A global ranking using V-Dem’s 2025 index shows Czechia leading and the US scoring 0.40, with Latin America mixed.

Paraguay Space: GuaraníSat-2, the country’s first fully domestically built satellite, is ready for transport to the U.S. for rocket integration after passing key tests in Japan, with a team of 40+ people (mostly 18–25) driving the project. Nuclear Cooperation: The U.S. and Paraguay signed a civilian nuclear energy “123 Agreement” in Washington, enabling technology transfers under IAEA safeguards and giving the U.S. monitoring rights to prevent military misuse. Local Innovation: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug. 3–7), bringing startups, investors, and tech leaders for talks, hackathons, and networking across the capital. Infrastructure Monitoring: CESI completed a 24-month upgrade of Itaipu Dam’s monitoring system, adding 59 MEMS inclinometric sensors and deeper extensometers, with real-time digital visualization for long-term safety. Energy & Industry: Hitachi Energy announced leadership changes for its Americas region, naming Andy Goggin as executive vice president and head of the region, which includes Paraguay. Tech & Finance: A new report says Paraguay’s fintech growth is tied to broader formalization—digital payments and better tax collection are pulling more businesses into the financial system. Sports Tech & Business Aviation: Bombardier will showcase its Challenger 3500 at LABACE 2026, with a stop in Asunción among a multi-city Latin American tour.

Space & Research: Paraguay’s second satellite, GuaraníSat-2, built entirely in-country, is ready to be shipped to the U.S. for rocket integration after passing key tests in Japan, with a team of young engineers and students behind the effort. Local Tech & Infrastructure: CESI has finished a major monitoring upgrade for Itaipu Dam, adding 59 MEMS inclinometric sensors and 25 extensometers, now feeding real-time digital platforms to support long-term safety. Innovation Ecosystem: Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug. 3–7 in Asunción) will bring startups, investors, and tech leaders for talks, hackathons, and networking, aiming to strengthen Paraguay’s role as a regional innovation hub. Energy Tech Business: Hitachi Energy announced leadership changes for its Americas region, naming Andy Goggin as executive vice president and head of the region, covering Paraguay among other markets. Tech in the Spotlight: A new “Click ITAIPU” photography competition invites the public to document the Itaipu Tourist Complex’s engineering, nature, and culture, with submissions open until Aug. 26. STEM Career Story: Guille Zaracho’s path from working at the Mercado de San Lorenzo to doctoral research in the UK highlights Paraguay’s digital literacy research momentum.

Paraguay Tech Week 2026: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug 3–7), bringing together startups, investors, companies and tech leaders for talks, meetings, hackathons and networking, with organizers aiming to spotlight local projects and connect the ecosystem to regional and international partners. Energy & Industry Leadership: Hitachi Energy announced executive changes for its Americas region, naming Andy Goggin as executive vice president and head of the Americas, covering North America and Latin America including Paraguay. Local Tourism & Culture: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography competition to showcase the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s architecture, nature and cultural heritage, with submissions open until Aug 26. Food & Tradition: Paraguay’s carrulim tradition returns on Aug 1, a seasonal herbal drink tied to local beliefs and recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Global Sports Governance: FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, weighing sporting, commercial and logistical impacts amid controversy. Health Tech/Pharma Watch (Region): Brazil’s regulator approved new semaglutide injection pens, intensifying competition in the weight-loss market.

Paraguay Tech Week 2026: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug. 3–7), with conferences, hackathons, and investor-startup meetings aimed at strengthening the country’s role as a regional tech hub. AI & Minerals Diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung wrapped a trip that secured AI chip supply deals with major U.S. firms and pushed South American cooperation on critical minerals and energy security. Fintech in Paraguay: A new overview highlights how Paraguay’s fintech growth is tied to broader economic formalization, with digital payments and improved tax collection expanding access for small businesses. Itaipú Tourism: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to spotlight the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s engineering, nature, and culture, with submissions due Aug. 26. Local Culture: Paraguayans are reviving the August carrulim tradition, a herbal drink tied to seasonal protection and intangible heritage recognition. Global Tech/Cloud: Bull DeFi says it’s expanding its distributed cloud network, listing Paraguay among its international infrastructure locations. World Cup Watch: FIFA is studying expanding the 2030 men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, weighing sporting and logistical impacts amid governance controversy.

Paraguay Tech Week 2026: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug. 3–7), bringing startups, investors, and tech leaders for talks, hackathons, and networking, with organizers aiming to grow on last year’s 3,000+ participants and 90 startups. AI & Minerals Diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is wrapping a tech-and-resources tour, securing AI chip supply deals with U.S. firms and expanding cooperation on critical minerals and energy with South American partners. Fintech in Paraguay: A new overview highlights how Paraguay’s fintech is growing alongside formalization—digital payments and better tax collection are expanding access for small businesses. Itaipú Tourism Push: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to spotlight the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s architecture, nature, and culture, with submissions open until Aug. 26. Local Culture & Heritage: Paraguayans keep the carrulim tradition alive for August, a herbal drink tied to seasonal wellbeing and intangible heritage recognition. Food & Health Tech (Region): Brazil’s regulator approved new semaglutide injection pens, intensifying the weight-loss drug market ahead of broader competition.

Paraguay Tech Week 2026: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug 3–7), with conferences, hackathons, and investor-startup meetings aimed at strengthening Paraguay’s role as a regional innovation hub. AI & critical minerals diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is wrapping up a long trip that secured major AI chip supply deals with U.S. tech leaders and pushed cooperation on critical minerals with South American partners, including Argentina. Fintech in Paraguay: A new look at Paraguay’s fintech growth says digital payments and better tax collection are pulling more businesses into the formal economy, boosting financial inclusion without simply replacing banks. Itaipú tourism spotlight: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to promote the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s architecture, nature, and culture, with submissions open until Aug 26. Food & health tech in the region: Brazil’s regulator approved new semaglutide injection pens, intensifying the weight-loss drug market. World Cup 2030 shake-up: FIFA is studying expanding the men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for 2030, weighing sporting, commercial, and logistical impacts amid growing controversy.

AI Semiconductors & Minerals: South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung secured massive U.S. AI chip supply deals (including Nvidia-linked commitments) and pushed South America critical-mineral cooperation, aiming to position Korea as a key AI semiconductor production hub. World Cup Tech/Policy Shock: FIFA is accelerating a feasibility study on expanding the 2030 men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, weighing sporting and logistical impacts while facing backlash tied to FIFA’s push for private investor involvement. Paraguay Tourism & Culture: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to spotlight the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s architecture, nature, and heritage, with submissions open until late August. Local Tradition: Paraguay’s carrulim herbal drink tradition returns for August, blending cultural heritage with medicinal-plant knowledge recognized as intangible heritage. Cloud/AI Infrastructure: Bull DeFi says it’s expanding distributed cloud capacity across multiple countries, including Paraguay, to support AI and enterprise workloads. Makers & Education: DFRobot highlighted open-source hardware and AI-accessible maker education at FAB26 Boston.

World Cup Governance: FIFA is fast-tracking a feasibility study on expanding the 2030 men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, with an independent agency to weigh sporting, commercial, and operational impacts—plus concerns like diluted competition and calendar congestion. The decision on the agency is set for Aug. 14, as FIFA also faces backlash over a separate plan to bring in private investors. Local Tourism & Culture: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to spotlight the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s architecture, nature, and heritage; entries run until Aug. 26. Paraguay Traditions: Paraguayans are reviving the carrulim ritual on Aug. 1, a herbal drink tied to winter luck and medicinal-plant knowledge recognized as intangible heritage. Health Tech/Pharma Watch: Brazil’s Anvisa approved new semaglutide injection pens, intensifying competition in weight-loss and diabetes treatments. AI Infrastructure: Bull DeFi says it’s expanding its distributed cloud network, including infrastructure reach that lists Paraguay among its markets.

World Cup Tech & Governance: FIFA is commissioning an independent feasibility study on expanding the men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for 2030, with a decision on the agency set for Aug. 14 and results due by Sept.; the review is meant to weigh sporting, commercial, and operational impacts amid backlash over FIFA’s push for private investment and UEFA’s threat to boycott. Local Tech Transfer (Agri): Paraguay’s dairy farmers reportedly attended the North American Manure Expo in Wayne, Nebraska, to learn about modern organic fertilizer equipment and field mapping practices that are less common in South America. AI/Cloud Infrastructure: Bull DeFi says it’s expanding its distributed cloud network, citing growth in GPU computing clusters and listing Paraguay among its infrastructure markets. Smart Home (Consumer Tech): ARZOPA launched a subscription-free smart family calendar display aimed at consolidating household planning on one screen. Space for Fire Response: Earth Fire Alliance’s new FireSat satellites are intended to improve wildfire monitoring across South America, though local infrastructure gaps may limit impact.