AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndigenous Health Rights: Indigenous women in Paraguay are asking the State to formally recognize traditional midwives, saying ancestral knowledge is key where public health access is limited and where they face discrimination and obstetric violence in hospitals. Air Connectivity: LATAM plans to expand Paraguay’s regional links, including a new Asunción–Montevideo route starting in early 2027 with five weekly flights, plus more frequency to São Paulo and Lima after talks at the presidential residence. Church Leadership: Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Gabriel Narciso Escobar Ayala as auxiliary bishop of Asunción, drawing on years of pastoral work in the Chaco. Science & Culture in Asunción: The MuCi science museum announced September programming—from monarch butterfly workshops to seed bombs and “flying saucer” activities—aimed at families and young people. International Diplomacy: Paraguay’s ambassador to Israel is pushing for lasting ties as Israel seeks broader Latin American support. Regional Governance: Paraguay was elected to the bureau of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028, joining Turkmenistan as chair and Azerbaijan as vice-chair.
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