AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParaguay-US Trade: President Santiago Peña says the U.S. wants more Paraguayan beef exports to help ease local meat prices, but Paraguay still lacks a dedicated U.S. import quota (it falls under a broader “other countries” allowance). Civic Space Watch: A UN Human Rights Council statement warns Paraguay has only partially implemented civic-space recommendations and points to restrictive rules affecting non-profits, protest and journalist safety. Regional Diplomacy: The OAS will hold a foreign ministers consultation on Nicaragua on Oct. 2, after constitutional changes that narrow opposition participation and push elections to 2028. EU Trade Legal Update: The EU’s top court rejected Poland’s bid to pause the EU–Mercosur trade deal, saying Poland didn’t show serious, irreparable harm. Culture & Identity: Paraguay’s film “Narciso” was selected to represent the country at the Oscars and the Goya Awards, and Sept. 29’s Battle of Boquerón anniversary marked 94 years since the Chaco War turning point. Business/Logistics: Jeeves says it is expanding stablecoin-native cards to Paraguay and Uruguay, while Xiamen launched a weekly direct shipping service linking to Paraguay via Brazil ports.
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