AGP Executive Report

Indigenous Heritage Recognition: Paraguay’s National Secretariat of Culture honored three Aché women—María Tatúgi, Anselma Mbyvangi and Teresa Karengi—as “Living National Treasures,” spotlighting basketry and weaving knowledge tied to forest materials and community life. Pharma & Biotech: The FDA approved Ultragenyx’s Fayuvi, the first treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome type A in children ages 2–5, while Lisata Therapeutics’ acquisition of Marea Therapeutics and a $225M financing aim to push new cardioendocrine candidates toward key clinical milestones. Space & Security Tech: Argentina’s Prefecture and CONAE advanced satellite-based maritime and border surveillance, using radar data and planning AI to improve detection and 24-hour monitoring. Public Health (HIV): Gilead and PAHO agreed a regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention via PAHO procurement, including Paraguay. EV & Industry: KG Mobility supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay’s government as part of an electric vehicle pilot, with plans for an auto parts task center. Science Communication: Paraguay’s MuCi science museum is a finalist in three categories for the ICOM COMMS Awards 2026.

HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed on a regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV PrEP across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s procurement system to close country-level gaps. EV Pilot for Paraguay: KG Mobility supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay’s government as part of an ODA-backed electric vehicle pilot, with plans to build an auto parts task center in Paraguay. Space & Maritime Security Tech: Argentina’s CONAE and the Naval Prefecture advanced satellite-based sea surveillance (SIVEMAR), adding AI goals for faster image processing—relevant for regional border and maritime monitoring. Energy & Industry Investment Dispute: ATOME PLC filed a Notice of Dispute and intent to arbitrate against Paraguay under the UK-Paraguay investment treaty tied to the Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project (US$665m). Local Science Spotlight: Paraguay’s MuCi (Science Museum) is a finalist in three ICOM COMMS Awards categories, including “Chipa Laboratory” and “Science for All.” Climate Risk for the Region: El Niño is expected to intensify, with above-average rainfall and flooding risk likely for Paraguay and parts of southern South America. Paraguay in Global Pharma M&A: Lisata Therapeutics’ acquisition of Marea Therapeutics and a $225m financing round signal continued biotech consolidation and pipeline push.

Wildlife Discovery: Bolivia’s misty mountains produced a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, formally described in Current Biology—the first official new wild cat recognition in over a century, with global conservation groups noting there are 41 wild cat species worldwide. Public Health (HIV Prevention): Gilead and PAHO agreed on a regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV PrEP across PAHO member states, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system to close access gaps. Climate Risk for Paraguay: El Niño is expected to intensify into “very strong” conditions, with WMO/NOAA forecasts pointing to above-average rainfall and higher flood risk for southern Brazil and parts of southeastern South America, including Paraguay. Science Communication: Paraguay’s Science Museum MuCi is a finalist in three categories at the ICOM COMMS Awards 2026, including “Laboratorio de Chipa” and “Ciencia para Todos.” EV Pilot in Paraguay: KG Mobility supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay’s government as part of an electric vehicle pilot, with plans for an auto parts TASK center. Agritech Collaboration: A regional soybean cultivar evaluation network (RRECSO-Americas) will test maturity groups across 180+ environments, including Paraguay, to share comparable performance data.

El Niño Watch: The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is firmly established and expected to intensify to “very strong,” with NOAA putting the odds of record-level strength at 75% for Oct–Dec; Paraguay and nearby areas in southeastern South America face above-average rainfall and higher flood risk. HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed on a regional pathway to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir (PrEP) access across 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s regional purchasing funds. Electric Vehicle Pilot: KG Mobility supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay’s government as part of an electric vehicle pilot under an ODA industrial cooperation program, with plans for an auto parts task center. Science & Museums: Paraguay’s Science Museum MuCi is a finalist in three ICOM COMMS Awards categories, including “Laboratorio de Chipa.” Agritech Collaboration: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia and Peru are building a regional soybean cultivar evaluation network (RRECSO-Americas) to standardize test results for growers and seed firms. Energy/Investment Dispute: ATOME PLC filed a Notice of Dispute and intent to arbitrate under the UK–Paraguay investment treaty tied to its Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project. Climate & Food Risks: A “Godzilla El Niño” analysis warns weather shocks could hit key commodities, pushing governments and food companies to strengthen sourcing resilience.

HIV Prevention Boost: Gilead and PAHO agreed a new regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for PrEP across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s Regional Revolving Funds to help close prevention gaps. Paraguay Tech & Diplomacy: The Paraguay–Taiwan Technology Forum opened in Asunción with AI as the theme, alongside education and engineering exchanges tied to earlier AI cooperation. Science Museum Spotlight: Paraguay’s Science Museum MuCi was named a finalist in three categories at the ICOM COMMS Awards 2026 for projects including “Laboratorio de Chipa” and “Ciencia para Todos.” EV Supply to Paraguay: KG Mobility supplied 20 Musso EVs to the Paraguayan government as part of an electric vehicle pilot, with plans for an auto parts task center. Agribusiness & Research: A regional soybean cultivar evaluation network (including Paraguay) will test maturity groups across 180+ environments to share comparable performance data. Energy/Industry Investment Dispute: ATOME filed a Notice of Dispute and intent to arbitrate under the UK–Paraguay investment treaty over the Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project.

Education & Skills: PISA 2025 results show Latin America slipping further into a low-quality learning trap, with students far below OECD benchmarks in reading, math, and science—an issue that threatens long-term productivity and competitiveness. Public Health (HIV): Gilead and PAHO announced a new regional pathway to expand access to twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention (PrEP) across 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Paraguay, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system. Paraguay Science & Culture: The Paraguay Science Museum (MuCi) is a finalist in three categories at the ICOM COMMS Awards 2026 for projects like “Laboratorio de Chipa” and “Ciencia para Todos.” EV & Industry Links: KGM supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay as part of an electric vehicle pilot, with plans discussed for an auto parts task center in the country. Agritech Collaboration: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Peru are building a regional soybean cultivar testing network (RRECSO-Americas) to share comparable performance data. Elections Tech: Paraguay’s municipal elections will use nearly 18,000 electronic voting machines, with thousands deployed for polling and training.

Climate & Food Security: A new “Godzilla El Niño” warning from FAO/WFP flags major risks for rice, sugar, coffee, cocoa and palm oil, with drought and erratic rainfall threatening supplies and pushing governments toward a $220m response. HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO announced a milestone to expand twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP access across all PAHO Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean, creating a regional procurement pathway for 14 countries including Paraguay. Paraguay Science & Culture: The Paraguay Science Museum MuCi is a finalist for three ICOM COMMS Awards, including “Laboratorio de Chipa” and “Ciencia para Todos,” putting local science communication on an international stage. Electric Mobility Pilot: KGM supplied 20 Musso EVs to Paraguay as part of an electric vehicle pilot, with plans to build an auto parts task center in the country. Tech & Trade Facilitation: India and Mercosur signed a protocol enabling electronic certificates of origin for paperless trade, with Paraguay among the bloc members. Local Tech Governance: Paraguay’s TSJE says 5.04m voters will use 17,992 electronic voting machines in the Oct. 4 municipal elections. Agriculture Research: A regional soybean cultivar evaluation network (including Paraguay) will test maturity groups across 180+ environments to improve comparable performance data for growers.

HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO struck a deal to widen access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV prevention across Latin America and the Caribbean, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system—covering Paraguay among 14 countries. Public Health & Awareness: A dengue fever explainer highlights early symptoms and why humid climates can fuel mosquito spread, with local cases reported abroad as a reminder to stay alert. Paraguay Tech & Society: Paraguay’s electoral authority says 5.04 million people can vote in the Oct. 4 municipal elections, with thousands of electronic voting machines and a “Vote at Home” plan for people with mobility issues. Agriculture Research: A regional soybean testing network (RRECSO-Americas) will run standardized cultivar trials across multiple countries, aiming to share comparable performance data for better planting decisions. Tech Diplomacy: Paraguay and Taiwan’s AI-focused technology forum and student exchanges underscore growing tech ties. Environment & Waste: A report flags Paraguay as a plastic-waste hotspot after China’s import ban, raising health and disposal capacity concerns.

Paraguay–Taiwan Tech: The third Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum opened at Paraguay’s Central Bank with a focus on artificial intelligence, building on earlier AI cooperation and student exchanges. Regional Ag Tech: A new Americas network (RRECSO-Americas) will test soybean maturity groups across 180+ environments in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia and Peru to help producers and seed companies compare cultivars under a shared protocol. Elections Tech in Paraguay: Paraguay’s TSJE says 5.04M voters will use 17,992 electronic voting machines for the 4 Oct municipal elections, with contingency units and “Vote at Home” for accessible voting. Electric Mobility Push: Paraguay’s EV economy plans keep moving, with new reporting on opportunities and pitfalls for scaling cleaner transport. Environment & Health: A study flags Paraguay among Latin American plastic-waste hotspots after China’s import ban, while dengue risk updates highlight how mosquito-borne threats can spread locally. Biodiversity & Conservation: Paraguay is set to host the South American Bird Fair (17–20 Sep) to spotlight national bird diversity and conservation science. Sports Tech/Logistics: TSI Racing’s Dean Mascarenhas and Gagan Karumbaiah closed their WRC3 South American run with an eighth-place finish and a stage win in Chile.

US-Colombia Security & Nuclear: In Barranquilla, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Abelardo De La Espriella signed pacts on critical minerals supply chains and strategic civil nuclear cooperation, with a clear note that nuclear tech transfers would need separate talks. Paraguay–Taiwan Tech & AI: A Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum in Asunción put artificial intelligence on the agenda, building on recent engineering exchanges and deeper ties. Paraguay–Mercosur Digital Trade: India and Mercosur moved to modernize cross-border paperwork by signing a protocol that recognizes electronic certificates of origin, with Paraguay among the signatories. Paraguay EV Push: Paraguay’s clean-power advantage is being pitched as the backbone for an electric vehicle economy to cut fuel imports and attract investment. Local Tech & Governance: The TSJE set up Paraguay’s Oct. 4 municipal elections with thousands of electronic voting machines and a “Vote at Home” plan for voters with mobility needs. Environment & Health: A new study flags Paraguay among Latin America’s plastic-waste pollution hotspots after China’s import ban, raising public health concerns. Biodiversity & Science Events: Paraguay will host the South American Bird Fair (Sept. 17–20) to spotlight research, conservation and avitourism. Health & Research Funding: Renaci Foundation highlighted its free childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment network, plus research and training efforts in Paraguay.

Paraguay–Taiwan Climate Tech: Taiwan and Paraguay agreed on a pilot carbon credit project for five hectares of woodland in Paraguay, aiming to test practical methods to verify and transfer credits in the Chaco. Local Tech & Governance: Paraguay’s electoral authority says 5.04 million people can vote in the Oct. 4, 2026 municipal elections, using nearly 18,000 electronic voting machines plus “vote at home” for accessibility. EV Push: Paraguay’s renewable power advantage is fueling a push toward an electric vehicle economy to cut fuel imports and attract investment. Health & Research: Renaci Foundation in Paraguay expands free childhood cancer care and backs research, training, and nationwide support networks. Digital Trade: India and Mercosur signed a protocol recognizing electronic certificates of origin, with Paraguay among the participating countries. Startups & Investment: A Latin American demo day in Shanghai connected biotech, health, and agri-food startups (including Paraguay) with Chinese investors. Environment Watch: Studies flag Paraguay among Latin America’s plastic-waste pollution hotspots after China’s import ban. Biodiversity Spotlight: Paraguay prepares to host the South American Bird Fair for the first time, highlighting local ecosystems and bird tourism.

Taiwan–Paraguay Tech & Climate: Taiwan and Paraguay agreed on a pilot carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, aiming to test afforestation/reforestation methods and practical carbon-credit verification. Electric Mobility Push: Paraguay’s clean-power advantage is fueling a push toward an electric vehicle economy, targeting reduced fuel imports and new investment tied to renewable electricity. AI in Agriculture: Paraguay is moving toward autonomous aerial spraying using an AI initiative, signaling a new wave of tech-enabled farming. Biodiversity Monitoring: Argentina’s Snapshot program joins an international camera-trap network to standardize mammal monitoring—useful for regional conservation science. Community Notes Expansion: Meta is testing Community Notes across multiple Latin American countries, including Paraguay, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking. Plastic Waste Health Risks: After China’s plastic-waste import ban, Latin America—including Paraguay—faces rising pollution and public health concerns. Forestry & Trade Scrutiny: A Reuters investigation links UK charcoal brands to Paraguayan Gran Chaco deforestation, raising pressure as Paraguay seeks deeper EU trade ties. Local Science Culture: Paraguay opened applications for a 2026 National Cultural Journalism Competition, inviting students and creators to submit written and multimedia work. Bird Tourism Event: Paraguay will host the South American Bird Fair for the first time (Sept 17–20), spotlighting national biodiversity and avitourism. Cancer Care: Renaci Foundation highlighted its free childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment network across Paraguay, plus research and training efforts.

Crypto Micro-Nation Watch: Europe’s “Liberland” claims 800,000 citizenship applications, pitching a libertarian, crypto-powered model. Paraguay Tech & Innovation: India backed a global 6G Leadership and Security call, with Paraguay among participating governments, pushing secure, resilient next-gen networks. Digital Trust Tools: Meta expanded Community Notes testing to multiple Latin American countries including Paraguay, aiming to shift fact-checking toward crowdsourced context. Environment & Health: After China’s plastic-waste import ban, Latin America—including Paraguay—faces rising pollution hotspots and weak handling capacity. Local Climate Finance: Taiwan and Paraguay agreed on a pilot carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, focused on afforestation/reforestation methods and credit transfer. Clean Mobility Push: Paraguay’s electric vehicle push links its renewable power advantage to cutting fuel imports and attracting investment. Biodiversity & Science Events: Paraguay will host the South American Bird Fair (Sept. 17–20) and highlights its 730+ bird species for research and avitourism. Health Research Funding: Renaci Foundation expands free childhood cancer care in Paraguay while funding research and training. Forestry Supply-Chain Scrutiny: UK retailers’ charcoal supply chains tied to Paraguay’s Gran Chaco deforestation face renewed investigation. Industry Growth: Paraguay’s manufacturing output grew 26% year-on-year, with new investment targets tied to better infrastructure and energy reliability. Community Skills: Paraguay’s National Cultural Journalism Competition opens applications until Sept. 30, welcoming written and multimedia entries.

Education & Skills: Brazil’s latest PISA 2025 results show the learning gap with OECD peers has narrowed, but the country still scores below average in reading, math and science—an OECD update that matters for regional education policy. Climate Tech & Carbon Markets: Taiwan and Paraguay agreed on a pilot carbon credit project tied to afforestation/reforestation in Paraguay’s Chaco, aiming to test practical verification and credit transfer methods. EVs & Clean Energy Economy: Paraguay’s renewable-heavy power base is pushing a new push toward electric vehicles as a way to cut fuel imports and attract investment. Health Innovation: The Renaci Foundation in Paraguay expands free childhood cancer care while backing research, training and nationwide support networks. Digital Platforms: Meta is testing Community Notes across multiple Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, including Paraguay, as it moves away from professional fact-checking. Environment & Trade Scrutiny: A Global Witness investigation links UK charcoal brands to Paraguayan Gran Chaco deforestation, raising pressure on enforcement of deforestation-free supply rules. Industry Growth: Paraguay reports 26% year-on-year manufacturing growth and targets major new investments, stressing infrastructure and energy reliability.

Paraguay EV push: Paraguay is leaning on its mostly renewable power to speed up an electric vehicle economy, aiming to cut fuel imports and keep more money circulating domestically. Carbon credits tie-up: Taiwan and Paraguay agreed on a pilot carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, testing how to verify and transfer credits from afforestation and reforestation. AI in agriculture: Paraguay is moving toward autonomous aerial spraying with a new AI initiative, targeting smarter field operations. Local industry momentum: Paraguay’s manufacturing output rose 26% year-on-year, with the government pitching major new investment deals to expand jobs and capacity. Health and research: The Renaci Foundation says it provides free childhood cancer diagnosis and comprehensive treatment in Paraguay while funding research and training. Environment and trade scrutiny: UK retailers’ charcoal supply chains are linked to deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, raising pressure as EU-Mercosur trade talks face environmental concerns. Biodiversity spotlight: Little-known freshwater sharks and rays are flagged as highly threatened, with new reports underscoring how little is still known about inland habitats. Digital platforms: Meta is testing Community Notes across multiple Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, including Paraguay, as it considers shifting away from professional fact-checking. Science education context: PISA 2025 results show Brazil’s education gap with OECD peers has narrowed, with science still below the OECD average. Bird tourism: Paraguay will host the South American Bird Fair for the first time in September 2026, spotlighting local biodiversity and avitourism.

Taiwan–Paraguay Climate Deal: Taiwan’s Climate Change Administration says it will pilot a carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, using an afforestation/reforestation/revegetation plan on five hectares and working with local partners to test how credits can be verified and transferred. EV Push in Paraguay: A new report highlights how Paraguay’s mostly renewable electricity could help shift transport toward electric vehicles, cutting fuel imports and attracting investment. Community Notes Goes Regional: Meta is testing its crowdsourced Community Notes in Paraguay and other Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, a move that could reshape how misinformation is handled as Meta looks to reduce reliance on professional fact-checking. Paraguay Forestry Under Scrutiny: A Global Witness investigation links UK retailers’ charcoal supply chains to Paraguayan deforestation in the Gran Chaco, raising pressure on trade and enforcement around “deforestation-free” claims. Local Industry Momentum: Paraguay’s manufacturing is reported up 26% year-on-year, with officials pointing to new investment targets and the need for better infrastructure and energy reliability. Cancer Care Support: The Renaci Foundation says it provides free, comprehensive childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment in Paraguay while backing research and training.