AGP Executive Report

Bitcoin Mining & Energy: HIVE Digital Technologies is scaling two hydro-powered Paraguay sites (200 MW Yguazú and 100 MW Valenzuela) as it targets 25 EH/s global hashrate, betting on the country’s surplus clean electricity. AI Infrastructure in the Region: RT-One becomes the first AMPHIX customer, using the AMPHIX AI Infrastructure Platform to validate enterprise AI setups before full production deployments. Digital Payments: American Express expands Virtual Cards capabilities, letting corporate customers create and manage virtual cards inside existing software tools and digital wallets. Paraguay Tech & Finance: UAE mobility-financing firm Naran raised $10M to expand across emerging markets and plans to launch in Paraguay in September 2026. Local Science & Heritage: FACEN-UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, aiming to preserve biocultural knowledge amid land-use pressure. Agriculture Risk: Reuters reports Latin America is bracing for a potentially record-strong El Niño, with mixed impacts for crops and trade routes, including Paraguay. Data & Governance: Paraguay’s Health Ministry launched the digital QRSAF platform for citizen feedback. Climate Record: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest month on record, according to NOAA and NASA.

Mobility Finance Boost: UAE-based Naran raised $10M to expand rent-to-own fleet financing across Latin America and Africa, with plans to launch in Paraguay in September 2026, targeting drivers who lack bank access. Payments & Digital Commerce: American Express rolled out new Amex Virtual Cards features so U.S. businesses can create and manage virtual payment cards inside existing software and digital wallets. Climate & Food Risks: Reuters warns a potential “super El Niño” could reshape rainfall and drought patterns across Latin America, with knock-on effects for crops, energy and trade routes—important for Paraguay’s farm economy. Paraguay Tech in Focus: FACEN-UNA published a guide preserving Mbya Guaraní knowledge of wild edible plants in Itapúa, documenting 38 species amid deforestation pressure. AgriTech Pipeline: IICA selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica, including Froniva from Paraguay. Data Infrastructure Watch: HIVE Digital Technologies set its fiscal Q1 2027 results release for Aug. 14 and highlighted its Paraguay data center footprint for Bitcoin and AI computing. World Cup Tech Angle: Wearables data suggests heat strain may have impaired an Uzbek referee during France vs Paraguay, raising questions about officiating under extreme conditions.

Digital Health in Paraguay: Paraguay’s Health Ministry rolled out the QRSAF digital platform to centralize citizen complaints, claims, suggestions, and commendations, aiming for faster routing and more transparent responses. AgTech for the region: IICA and a specialized jury selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica, including Froniva (Paraguay), with dozens of partners and investment meetings. Indigenous plant knowledge: FACEN-UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 species and stressing biocultural preservation amid deforestation pressure. Heat and decision-making in sport: Wearable-tech data linked a World Cup referee’s heat strain to impaired decision-making during France vs Paraguay, with core temperature peaking at 39.3C. Crypto and AI infrastructure shift: Reporting says Bitcoin mining is losing its “cheap watt” advantage as power is increasingly bid for AI data centers. Local crypto tragedy: Paraguayan police are investigating the death of crypto investor Harry Yeh after a fall from a 30th-floor apartment in Asunción.

Paraguay Health Tech: Paraguay’s Health Ministry rolled out the QRSAF digital platform to centralize citizen complaints, claims, suggestions, and commendations, aiming for faster, more transparent routing to the right departments. Indigenous Knowledge & Biodiversity: FACEN-UNA researchers published a guide preserving Mbya Guaraní wild edible plant knowledge in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species as deforestation pressures the Atlantic Forest. Agri-Food Safety: A Latin America poultry forum report highlights corn mycotoxin monitoring using near-infrared spectroscopy, with Paraguay included among the thousands of corn samples analyzed for fumonisins and other toxins. Payments & Digital Economy: Paraguay projects 39% growth in card purchases and 42% in online transactions in 2026, with transaction volume accelerating and industry pushing for cybersecurity and infrastructure. Blockchain & Events: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets, regulation, and the future of the regional digital economy. Tech & Society: A high-profile crypto investor, Harry Yeh, was found dead after a fall in Asunción as police probe a ransacked apartment.

Digital Health in Paraguay: Paraguay’s Health Ministry launched the QRSAF platform to centralize citizen complaints, claims, suggestions, and commendations, aiming for faster routing and more transparent responses. Payments & Fintech: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% in online transactions in 2026, with CPMP data showing rapid adoption of electronic payments and rising transaction volume. IoT for Public Health: MosquitOFF, a NASA-backed dengue prediction app, is being used in Paraguay’s Yguazú to map mosquito risk using satellite data plus local health records. Blockchain & Regulation: Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets, regulation, and the future of the digital economy in Latin America. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied July 2024 as Earth’s hottest month on record, according to NOAA and NASA/Copernicus reporting. Global Tech/Infrastructure: Malbec submarine cable reached shore in southern Brazil, boosting connectivity toward Porto Alegre. Energy Markets: Uranium Energy Corp’s stock surge highlights renewed nuclear interest, with operations including Paraguay.

Digital Health in Paraguay: The Ministry of Public Health launched the QRSAF platform for citizen feedback, aiming to centralize complaints, claims, suggestions, and commendations and route them faster to the right departments. Payments & Fintech: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% in online transactions in 2026, with officials pointing to rapid adoption and the need for more cybersecurity and infrastructure. AI for Dengue Control: Yguazú began using MosquitOFF, which blends NASA satellite data with local health records to forecast dengue risk and guide municipal response. Blockchain & Crypto Ecosystem: Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets, regulation, and the future of the digital economy. Regional Tech/Finance: El Dorado added BNB Chain support for USDT/USDC deposits, expanding stablecoin on-ramps across Paraguay and neighboring countries. Tech in the News (Global): A new “Safe for Jews” travel site uses AI and advisory sources to rate countries and cities for Jewish and Israeli travelers.

Public Health Tech in Paraguay: The Health Ministry launched the QRSAF digital platform to centralize citizen complaints, claims, suggestions, thanks and commendations, aiming for faster routing and more transparent handling of feedback. Digital Payments Growth: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% in online transactions in 2026, with transaction volume and adoption rising fast and the payments sector calling for more investment in infrastructure and cybersecurity. Local Health Forecasting: Yguazú began using MosquitOFF, a dengue prediction tool that blends NASA satellite data with local health records to generate daily risk scores and a seven-day outlook for all municipalities. Blockchain & Fintech Momentum: Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets and regulation, while El Dorado expanded stablecoin on-ramps by adding BNB Chain USDT/USDC deposits for users across Paraguay and the region. Tech & Business Updates: BWS IoT appointed Pedro Braga Machado as global VP of sales to push IoT connectivity and asset tracking across Latin America. Environment & Science Spotlight: Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering season is explained by researchers as an “explosion of flowering” tied to deciduous cycles.

Digital Health: Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Health launched the QRSAF platform to centralize citizen complaints, claims, suggestions, thanks and commendations, aiming for faster routing and more transparent handling of feedback. Payments & Fintech: Paraguay projects 39% growth in card purchases and 42% growth in online transactions in 2026, alongside a sharp rise in transaction volume and calls for more investment in infrastructure, cybersecurity and training. Blockchain & Tech Events: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets, regulation and the future of the digital economy across Latin America. IoT Business Expansion: BWS IoT appointed Pedro Braga Machado as Global VP of Sales to scale IoT connectivity, telemetry and asset tracking across Latin America and other high-growth markets, including experience expanding in Brazil and Paraguay. Satellite & Space: Paraguay’s domestically built satellite GuaraníSat-2 is reported ready for launch, marking another step for local space capability. Public Health AI: MosquitOFF brings NASA-backed dengue forecasting to Paraguay’s Yguazú, using satellite weather data plus local health inputs to generate daily outbreak risk maps. Energy & Nuclear Cooperation: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear strategic cooperation MoU, described as a first step toward future reactor support for electricity generation. Crypto Incident: Crypto investor Harry Yeh died after a 30-floor fall in Asunción; police are investigating a ransacked apartment and possible foul play.

Digital Payments Surge in Paraguay: Paraguay’s ICT ministry projects 39% growth in card purchases and 42% growth in online transactions in 2026, citing faster adoption of electronic payments and rising transaction volume. Public Health Tech: Yguazú has rolled out MosquitOFF, a NASA-data-backed dengue prediction app that blends satellite weather signals with local health records to generate daily risk scores and a 7-day forecast. Blockchain Push: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss digital assets, regulation, and the future of the digital economy in Latin America. Science for Kids: Asunción’s Museum of Science (MuCi) announced August Children’s Month activities, including exoplanet workshops and a total lunar eclipse observation. Local Tech & Culture: A Paraguay-made dengue prediction app and a Mangoré documentary screening highlight how tech and science outreach are reaching communities. Energy Cooperation: Paraguay and the US signed a civil nuclear strategic cooperation MoU, framed as a first step toward future reactor support.

Digital Payments Boost: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% growth in online transactions in 2026, with transaction speed up 6.2x over six years—plus a 24% rise in digital payments in early 2026, as government and industry push for more infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training. Public Health Tech: Yguazú has adopted MosquitOFF, a NASA-data-powered dengue prediction platform that blends satellite rainfall/temperature/soil moisture with local health records to generate daily risk scores and a 7-day outlook for all Paraguayan municipalities. Science & Space Education: The Museum of Science in Asunción (MuCi) launched an August Children’s Month program, including workshops and planetarium activities, plus an exoplanet-themed “Exoplanet Explorers” session. Local Innovation Event: Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants to discuss blockchain, digital assets, and regulation for Latin America’s digital economy. Energy Cooperation: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a civil nuclear strategic cooperation memo aimed at building Paraguay’s civil nuclear capabilities, described as a first step toward installing electricity-producing reactors. Biodiversity Spotlight: A biologist explains why Paraguay’s tajy/lapacho trees flower in an “explosion” before foliage fully returns, highlighting deciduous behavior and species differences.

Paraguay Digital Payments Surge: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% growth in online transactions in 2026, with transaction volume accelerating and industry leaders pointing to the need for more investment in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training. Local Health Tech: Yguazú has adopted MosquitOFF, a NASA-data-backed dengue prediction platform that blends satellite precipitation, temperature, and soil moisture with local health records to generate daily risk scores and a seven-day outlook for all Paraguayan municipalities. Space & Science Education: The Museum of Science in Asunción (MuCi) launched an August Children’s Month program featuring workshops and planetarium-style activities, including an “Exoplanet Explorers” session where kids build rockets for a mission to a newly discovered world. Nuclear Cooperation: Paraguay and the U.S. signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation in civil nuclear affairs, framed as a first step toward building national capabilities for future electricity-focused reactor support. Satellite Milestone: Paraguay’s domestically built satellite, GuaraníSat-2, is reported as ready for launch, marking another step for local research and engineering capacity. Tech Events in Paraguay: SAGSE Paraguay 2026 opened in Ciudad del Este with 345+ attendees, while the Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 in Asunción drew 2,000+ participants focused on digital assets, regulation, and the future of the digital economy.

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.