AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Technology: Brazil has begun testing palm-vein scans for pedestrians crossing the Friendship Bridge into Paraguay. The pilot aims to speed passage and strengthen customs checks; during testing, scans identify repeat crossings but are not linked to travelers’ civil identities. Economy: HIVE plans to add 100 megawatts at its hydro-powered Yguazú data-center campus, taking planned capacity to 400 megawatts. The World Bank says Paraguay is among the region’s faster-growing economies, while Fitch has kept its BB+ rating with a positive outlook. Asunción Politics: An opposition candidate has won the mayor’s race, ending Colorado Party control of the capital and setting up a closely watched test ahead of the 2028 vote. Currency: The Central Bank has unveiled redesigned guaraní banknotes in existing denominations; they will enter circulation gradually alongside current notes. Severe Weather: A major hailstorm damaged vehicles and homes in the capital and caused power cuts, with the grid only partially restored.
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