AGP Executive Report

Paraguay Energy & Industry: Energías Paraguay 2026 – Foro & Expo B2B is set for Oct. 1 in Asunción, with talks on fuels, biofuels, renewables, electric mobility, and payment/tech for service stations. STEM & Education: Senatur’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” Minecraft Education contest is underway until Nov. 6, challenging students to recreate Asunción’s historic centre. Public Health: Paraguay hit a milestone with 350,000+ rapid HIV tests in 2025, and 91% of new patients starting treatment within 14 days. Tech & Startups: Winbuild says it surpassed 150 clients in its first year and works with 400+ well projects across Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Local Culture & Media: The film “Narciso” was selected to represent Paraguay at the Oscars and the Goya Awards. International Collaboration: Massachusetts National Guard partnered with Paraguayan Armed Forces for an NCO leadership development exchange focused on trust, stress management, and change leadership. Environment & Heritage: Paraguay’s National Library marked 139 years preserving the country’s documentary and bibliographic memory.

Paraguay Health Milestone: Paraguay’s rapid HIV testing network topped 350,000 tests in 2025, with 91% of new patients starting treatment within 14 days, as authorities expand decentralized lab capacity and training. Energy & Industry: Energías Paraguay 2026 brings an energy B2B forum to Asunción on Oct. 1, focusing on fuels, biofuels, electricity, renewables, electric mobility, and payment/tech modernization. Digital Learning for Heritage: Senatur’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” competition runs until Nov. 6, inviting students (7–18) to recreate Asunción’s historic sites in Minecraft Education. Cyber/Defense Cooperation: The Massachusetts National Guard hosted Paraguayan NCO leadership development in Spanish, emphasizing trust, stress and change management, and strengthening a cyber partnership. Digital Government Push: The Dominican Republic will host a regional digital government summit Oct. 1–2 with 20 countries, covering digital identity, interoperability, data governance, cybersecurity and AI. Tech & Business in Paraguay Region: Winbuild says it surpassed 150 customers in its first year, working with 400+ well projects across Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay. Regional Health Rules: Costa Rica will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers to eight new destinations from Oct. 1, including Paraguay.

Public Health Milestone: Paraguay’s HIV response hits a major milestone: nationwide rapid HIV testing surpassed 350,000 tests in 2025, with services reaching all 18 health regions and 91% of patients starting treatment within 14 days. Energy & Industry: Energías Paraguay 2026 (Oct 1, Asunción) will bring energy firms and public authorities to discuss fuels, biofuels, electricity, renewables, electric mobility, and payment systems—plus how service stations can diversify with new tech. Digital Learning & Heritage: Senatur’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” competition is underway until Nov 6, inviting students (7–18) to recreate Asunción’s historic centre in Minecraft Education. Infrastructure Knowledge Exchange: El Salvador’s FOVIAL 2026 Engineering Fair (Sept 25) highlights cross-border technical cooperation, with Paraguay’s participation focused on modern road conservation methods. Tech & Health Innovation (Global): A Gates-backed measles push report links outbreaks to international travel and mass events around the 2026 World Cup, urging higher vaccination coverage across the Americas. Environment & Research: FAO’s SOFO 2026 report argues forest and landscape restoration is key for food security and biodiversity, calling for investment and long-term governance.

Workplace Wellbeing Gap: New research argues Europe’s “wellbeing” metrics miss the real drivers—housing insecurity and income strain—so employees can feel fine at work while struggling outside it. Paraguay Energy & Tech: Energías Paraguay 2026 (Oct 1, Asunción) will spotlight fuels, biofuels, renewables, electric mobility and payment systems, with a focus on how station operators can diversify with new tech. Minecraft Heritage Learning: Senatur’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” invites kids 7–18 to recreate Asunción’s historic centre in Minecraft Education, with training and categories by age until Nov 6. AI for IT Services: Shield Technology Partners launched Forge, a frontier AI operating system aimed at speeding helpdesk resolutions for IT providers. Regional Security Tech & Policy: “Shield of the Americas” is back in the news as experts warn it’s being used to target cartels while also shaping regional influence. Cyber/Defense Partnership: Paraguayan armed forces delegates visited Massachusetts National Guard sites to deepen a long-running cyber and defense cooperation. Global Tech Business: Cambridge Tech Week 2026 drew record attendance and highlighted how to move deep tech from labs to scalable products. Paraguay in Culture & Tech Events: TEDxUC Asunción (Sep 26) brings 11 Paraguayan speakers to explore ideas from “the peripheries,” mixing science, business and culture.

Energy & Business in Asunción: Energías Paraguay 2026 – Foro & Expo B2B will bring energy firms and public authorities to the Mariscal Convention Centre on Oct. 1, with talks on fuels, biofuels, renewables, electric mobility and payment systems. STEM for heritage: Paraguay’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” challenge is underway until Nov. 6, asking students (7–18) to recreate Asunción’s historic centre in Minecraft Education, with training and guided tours. Local tech & culture: The National Library of Paraguay marked its 139th anniversary, highlighting its role in preserving the country’s documentary and bibliographic memory. AI for IT services: Shield launched Forge, an AI operating system aimed at helping IT providers resolve helpdesk tickets faster. Education & ideas: TEDxUC Asunción returns on Sept. 26 at Puerto de Asunción, featuring 11 Paraguayan speakers under “Exploring the Peripheries.” Cyber partnership: Paraguayan defense leaders visited Massachusetts National Guard sites to strengthen a long-running cyber and security cooperation. Regional infrastructure know-how: El Salvador’s FOVIAL 2026 Engineering Fair shared road-conservation techniques with international delegations including Paraguay.

Energy & Industry: Energías Paraguay 2026 will bring an energy and business forum to Asunción on Oct. 1, with free registration, covering fuels, biofuels, electricity, renewables, electric mobility and payment systems—plus how service stations can diversify with tech and new revenue models. Education & Digital Heritage: “Guardianes del Patrimonio” is underway until Nov. 6, inviting students (7–18) to recreate Asunción’s historic centre in Minecraft Education, with training sessions and age-based categories. STEM & Infrastructure Exchange: Paraguay’s participation is highlighted in El Salvador’s FOVIAL 2026 Engineering Fair, focused on modern road conservation methods, materials and execution techniques. AI for IT Services: Shield Technology Partners launched Forge, a frontier AI operating system for IT services, claiming faster helpdesk resolutions and reduced technician time. Biodiversity Research: CONICET-led Snapshot Argentina expands standardized terrestrial mammal monitoring across the region, including Paraguay, using camera traps and shared protocols for comparable annual data. Security & Tech Partnerships: A Paraguayan defense delegation visited Massachusetts National Guard sites, including cyber-focused intelligence work, to strengthen the long-running partnership. International Tech Diplomacy: Netanyahu met Latin American leaders including Paraguay’s Santiago Peña to invite them to the “Isaac Accords,” emphasizing security, innovation, technology and trade.

Energías Paraguay 2026: Paraguay will host the Energías Paraguay 2026 B2B Forum & Expo in Asunción on Oct. 1, with free registration, bringing together authorities and companies to discuss fuels, biofuels, electricity, renewables, electric mobility and how payment systems and new tech are reshaping everyday energy operations. Minecraft for heritage: Senatur’s “Guardianes del Patrimonio” competition is underway until Nov. 6, inviting students (7–18) to recreate Asunción’s historic centre in Minecraft Education, with training sessions, guided tours and age-based categories. Trash-to-music innovation: Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra of Cateura is touring the Bay Area, turning landfill waste into instruments and using music to open opportunities for youth. Tech in Paraguay’s orbit: A Massachusetts National Guard delegation visited Paraguay to strengthen a long-running defense and cyber partnership, including IT and intelligence-focused cooperation. AI for IT services: Shield Technology Partners launched Forge, an AI operating system aimed at helping IT providers resolve helpdesk issues faster. Local science collaboration: A mammal monitoring network coordinated by CONICET is expanding standardized camera-trap research across Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Energy and infrastructure ties: Argentina and the U.S. announced the Andes-Atlantic Corridor initiative to invest up to $7B in energy, mining, transport and telecom connectivity. Regional security push: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition is moving to coordinate actions against transnational criminal groups across the hemisphere, with Paraguay among signatories.

Paraguay-US Cyber Partnership: A Paraguayan Armed Forces delegation visited Massachusetts National Guard sites and the Commonwealth Fusion Center to deepen a long-running defense and information-tech cooperation, including ideas for expanding training areas. AI for IT Services: Shield Technology Partners launched Forge, an AI operating system aimed at helping IT providers resolve helpdesk tickets faster, with claims of major reductions in resolution time. Health & Vaccines: Gavi-backed VaccinesWork reports that 2026 World Cup travel and mass gatherings may have accelerated measles transmission across the Americas, urging higher immunization coverage. Regional Security: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition—featuring Paraguay among 14 countries—faces criticism for using cartel-fighting as a geopolitical tool, while also moving to label criminal groups as “terrorist” organizations. Climate Trade Rules: Russia requested a WTO dispute panel over the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and emissions trading rules, with Paraguay listed among participating countries. Local Tech & Ideas: TEDxUC Asunción returns with 11 Paraguayan speakers at the Puerto de Asunción, focusing on “Exploring the Peripheries.”

Paraguay in Israel tech-and-security diplomacy: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña in New York, inviting them to join the “Isaac Accords” focused on security, innovation, technology and trade. Local culture & knowledge infrastructure: Paraguay’s National Library marked its 139th anniversary, highlighting its role in preserving the country’s bibliographic and documentary memory and expanding public access. AI for IT services: Shield launched Forge, a frontier AI operating system for IT providers, claiming faster helpdesk resolutions without human approval for most cases. Cyber and defense partnership: Paraguayan Armed Forces delegates visited Massachusetts National Guard sites to deepen a long-running cyber and defense cooperation. Deep-tech commercialization spotlight: Cambridge Tech Week 2026 drew record attendance and featured discussions on moving AI, quantum, health and energy tech beyond the lab, with Paraguayan delegates present. Regional crime crackdown framework: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition expanded coordination against cartel networks, with Paraguay among the signatories. Trade, climate and standards: Russia requested a WTO dispute panel over the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, with Paraguay listed among participating countries. Paraguay’s tech-adjacent education: TEDxUC Asunción announced 11 Paraguayan speakers for “Exploring the Peripheries,” blending science, business and culture.

Paraguay-Israel Diplomacy: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña in New York to discuss expanding Israel–Latin America cooperation under the Isaac Accords, with security concerns tied to Iran-linked networks. UNGA Security & Tech Cooperation: A UAE foreign minister meeting with Paraguay’s Rubén Ramírez Lezcano also touched advanced technology and AI cooperation, alongside a visa exemption deal for diplomatic and special passport holders. Shield of the Americas: Paraguay is among 14 countries backing a new coalition to target cartel-linked “narco-terrorist” groups, including coordinated sanctions and asset freezes. Paraguayan Defense Cyber Partnership: Paraguay’s armed forces delegation visited Massachusetts National Guard sites, including the Commonwealth Fusion Center, to deepen a long-running cyber and security partnership. Space/Research Monitoring: CONICET-led Snapshot Argentina expands a standardized camera-trap mammal monitoring network to include Paraguay, aiming for comparable biodiversity data. STEM Education in Paraguay: WPI’s project-based learning model is taking root in Paraguay, linking student science work to real outcomes at local schools. Motorsport Milestone: Joshua Dürksen became the first Paraguayan to drive a modern Formula 1 car, completing a Mercedes test in Portugal. Local Tech Events: TEDxUC Asunción returns with 11 Paraguayan speakers exploring “Exploring the Peripheries” at the Puerto de Asunción.

AI for IT services: Shield launched Forge, a frontier AI operating system for IT providers, claiming faster helpdesk resolutions (median 16 minutes) and fewer human approvals. Paraguay in global tech & research: CONICET-led Snapshot Argentina expands a standardized terrestrial mammal monitoring network using camera traps, with Paraguay among new participating countries. Digital policy & AI ties: Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou discussed AI governance with Paraguay at the Taiwan–Paraguay Technology Forum, including Taiwan’s AI Basic Act and plans for research and talent links. HIV prevention access: PAHO and Gilead set up a regional pathway to procure lenacapavir for long-acting HIV prevention, including Paraguay, via PAHO revolving funds. Regional security tech angle: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition (including Paraguay) moves to coordinate sanctions and actions against narco-terrorist groups, with talks tied to UNGA. Local spotlight: TEDxUC Asunción brings 11 Paraguayan voices to explore “Exploring the Peripheries” on Sept. 26. Sports milestone: Paraguayan Joshua Dürksen became the first from Paraguay to drive a modern Formula 1 car, testing with Mercedes in Portugal.

AI for Education in Paraguay: A study of 1,000+ Paraguayan university students finds many treat AI as a fast way to get answers, raising concerns about originality and critical thinking—pushing schools to teach judgment, not just outputs. AI Governance & Digital Skills: Paraguay’s Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou discussed AI governance with Taiwan at a technology forum in Asunción, including Taiwan’s AI Basic Act and plans to deepen research and training links. AI Roadmap for the Region: The IDB convened heads of state and tech leaders (including Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, Nvidia) to draft a shared, safer AI adoption plan for Latin America and the Caribbean, with a report due in November. HIV Prevention Access: PAHO expanded access to lenacapavir for long-acting HIV prevention via regional revolving funds, including Paraguay among 14 countries. Space/Science Monitoring: CONICET-led Snapshot Argentina is expanding standardized terrestrial mammal monitoring using camera traps across Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sports Tech & Local Talent: Paraguayan driver Joshua Dürksen became the first Paraguayan to test a modern Formula 1 car with Mercedes in Portugal. Security Cooperation: Paraguay is among countries backing the “Shield of the Americas” coalition to target narco-terrorist groups with sanctions and coordinated actions. Trade & Environment: A new push links trade deals to deforestation limits, using market access as a conservation lever.

AI & Education in Paraguay: A study of 1,000+ Paraguayan university students finds many see AI as a fast way to get answers, raising concerns about originality and critical thinking—pushing schools to teach judgment, not just outputs. AI for the region: The IDB convened Latin American leaders and tech executives to map “safe” broad AI adoption, aiming to boost productivity with shared rules, talent, infrastructure, and risk controls. Digital governance in Paraguay: Deputy Minister Isabel Hou highlighted Taiwan’s AI governance approach at the Taiwan–Paraguay Technology Forum, including digital government, health, security, and smart agriculture, and called for long-term AI cooperation. HIV prevention access: PAHO expanded access to long-acting lenacapavir for HIV prevention via regional revolving funds, including procurement pathways for Paraguay. Health biotech deal: Sandoz and mAbxience signed a biosimilar partnership for haemophilia A, with development and manufacturing in Argentina and Spain. Sports-tech spotlight: Paraguayan Joshua Dürksen became the first from his country to drive a modern Formula 1 car, completing a Mercedes test in Portugal. Diplomacy & mobility: Saudi and Paraguay ministers signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and special passport holders. Security cooperation: Paraguay is among countries backing the US-led “Shield of the Americas” push on sanctions and restrictions against “narco-terrorist” groups. Regional crime crackdown: Operation ATLAS NEXUS wrapped up with 490+ arrests and 156.9 tonnes seized across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Culture & heritage: Paraguay honored Aché craft custodians for basketry and traditional knowledge, reinforcing intangible heritage protection.

AI for Education: A study of 1,000+ Paraguayan university students finds many see AI as a fast way to get answers, raising concerns about originality, critical thinking, and academic integrity—pushing schools to teach judgment, not just outputs. HIV Prevention Access: PAHO and Gilead expand access to lenacapavir for HIV prevention via PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds, including Paraguay, aiming to broaden long-acting PrEP options across 14 countries. Digital Government & AI Governance: Paraguay’s MODA deputy minister Isabel Hou spoke at the Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum in Asunción, highlighting Taiwan’s AI governance approach and calling for deeper research and talent links. Regional AI Roadmap: The IDB convened Latin American leaders and tech executives (including Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic) to map safe, broad AI adoption, with Paraguay among participants. Space & Security Tech: Argentina’s CONAE and the Naval Prefecture reviewed SIVEMAR satellite-based sea surveillance, with plans to add advanced AI for faster image processing and maritime monitoring. Public Health (Snakebite): PAHO reports technical cooperation in Paraguay to strengthen surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and antivenom access as snakebite remains a major regional health burden. Paraguay in the Spotlight (Motorsport): Joshua Dürksen became the first Paraguayan to test in a Formula 1 car with Mercedes, completing 187 laps in Portugal. Culture & Craft: Paraguay’s National Secretariat of Culture named three Aché women as Living National Treasures for basketry knowledge, reinforcing intangible heritage.

AI & Policy in Paraguay: Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou joined the Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum in Asunción, highlighting AI governance, digital competitiveness, and plans to deepen research and talent links with Taiwan. Regional Health Tech: PAHO and Gilead expanded access to long-acting HIV prevention lenacapavir via PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds, including procurement pathways for Paraguay and 13 other countries. AI for Productivity: The IDB convened heads of state and tech leaders to push a regional roadmap for safe, broad AI adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on institutions, regulation, skills, infrastructure, and risk management. Public Health & Research: PAHO marked International Snakebite Awareness Day with technical cooperation in Paraguay and other countries to strengthen surveillance, diagnosis, protocols, and timely antivenom access. Security & Tech Cooperation: Operation ATLAS NEXUS reported major cross-border disruption of organized crime, with Paraguay mentioned among the broader regional security context. Local Tech/Industry Watch: ATOME filed a notice of dispute and intent to arbitrate with Paraguay under the UK-Paraguay investment treaty over the Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project. Life Sciences Deal: Sandoz and mAbxience signed a biosimilar agreement for emicizumab, with manufacturing planned in Argentina and Spain.

AI for Growth: The IDB convened heads of state and tech leaders, including Paraguay, to push a regional roadmap for safe AI adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean, citing potential GDP gains of 5.1% over a decade. AI in Classrooms: A study of 1,000+ Paraguayan university students finds many see AI as a fast information tool, raising concerns about originality and integrity—urging education to teach judgment, not just answers. Cross-Border Security: Operation ATLAS NEXUS—covering Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe—reported 156.9 tonnes of seizures and 490+ arrests, with Paraguay mentioned among participating countries. Health Tech & Pharma: Sandoz and mAbxience signed a deal to develop and manufacture an emicizumab biosimilar for haemophilia A, with Sandoz holding exclusive global commercialization rights outside Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Paraguay Tech/Investment: ATOME PLC served a notice of dispute and intent to arbitrate Paraguay under the UK-Paraguay investment treaty over its Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project. Climate & Agriculture: Coverage highlights El Niño impacts across the region, with Paraguay expected to face above-average rainfall and higher flood risk.