AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoDigital Payments Boom in Paraguay: Paraguay is projecting 39% growth in card purchases and 42% growth in online transactions in 2026, with electronic payments adoption accelerating after a 24% rise in the first four months, as officials cite the need for more investment in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training. Tech & Innovation in Asunción: The Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026 drew 2,000+ participants at the Universidad Autónoma de Asunción, focusing on blockchain, digital assets, regulation, and the future of Latin America’s digital economy. Wildlife Update at Asunción Zoo: Three capybaras (carpinchos) were born in early August, bringing the zoo’s total to 10, with vets monitoring their transition from mother’s milk to vegetation. Culture & Tourism Spotlight: A report revisits how Paraguay’s famous strawberry season in Areguá traces back to European immigrants and earlier cultivation routes. Sports—Messi Decision: Argentina’s FA chief Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia says Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire after a standout World Cup run. World Football Security: Leaked police files claim Messi faced serious bomb threats during World Cup 2026, alongside other high-profile security incidents.
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