AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomacy & Ties: Taiwan’s FM Lin Chia-lung hosted a Ghost Festival prayer ceremony in Taipei with envoys from Paraguay and other allies, using shared offerings to deepen relationships. Trade Policy: Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved the Mercosur–Singapore free trade agreement (234-4), locking in tariff cuts and broader rules on services, investment, e-commerce and SMEs. Labor & Health: Paraguay’s public health system faces a 96-hour national strike by physicians over stalled talks on working conditions, including equalizing schedules to 12 weekly hours per contract. Infrastructure & Economy: Asunción Port’s waterfront is getting a US$6M entertainment hub via a public-private partnership, converting four warehouses into new venues ahead of end-2026. Sports & Paraguay Spotlight: The WRC Rally del Paraguay (Aug 27-30) kicks off a back-to-back run for Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif, with Paraguay’s stages described as fast, shifting-grip gravel. Community & Culture: Japan’s Crown Prince and Princess returned home after a historic visit to Paraguay, meeting President Santiago Peña and marking 90 years of Japanese immigration.
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