AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMunicipal Politics: Asunción’s mayoral race delivered a major shift: opposition civil engineer Soledad Núñez (Together for Asunción) beat the Colorado Party candidate Camilo Pérez, 47.78% to 45.98%, ending the ruling party’s control of the seat since 2019. Severe Weather: A violent hailstorm hit Paraguay’s capital and surrounding areas, with “tennis-ball-sized” hail, smashed vehicles and homes, and thousands left without power; ANDE says most lines were restored, but some feeders in Asunción and nearby Central department towns were still out. Tech & Research: A Paraguayan-led AI team won a Best Paper Award in South Korea for work that helps classify figurative elements in trademarks, supporting a DINAPI AI-assisted platform funded via KOICA. Education & Investment: Universidad Central del Paraguay is pushing a University District in Asunción’s historic center, targeting about US$200M in investment and 5,000 foreign students over five years. Culture: Words & Sound Festival 2026 drew crowds at Asunción’s Port Cultural Centre despite a stormy ending, mixing literature, music, vinyl and local crafts.
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