AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Build-Up: Los Angeles is 30 days from kickoff, but SoFi Stadium’s pitch is still dirt—fresh sod is due to arrive from Washington state and be installed over two days, with the US opener vs Paraguay on June 12. Paraguay–Africa Agri Ties: Zambia and Paraguay are pushing a strategic agriculture partnership focused on livestock development, animal health, irrigation tech, mechanisation, and agro-processing. EU Trade Pressure: Leather industry lobbying in Brussels is pushing the EU to carve out leather, hides, and skins from the deforestation rules via a delegated act. Regional Geopolitics: Latin America is set to be a key topic at the US–China summit, as both sides compete for influence in ports, mining, infrastructure, energy, telecoms, and trade. Logistics Push: Paraguay is launching Expo Logística Paraguay 2026 (June 3–5) with matchmaking aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub.
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