AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health & Labor: Paraguay’s public doctors and teachers are escalating pressure on the government with September strikes, with doctors (Sinamed) calling a walkout for Sept. 21-22 after an August stoppage and ongoing demands tied to pay, hospital supplies, and permanent positions. Digital Governance & Media: Meta is expanding Community Notes testing across Latin America, including Paraguay, letting users add context while raising alarms from fact-checkers that it could replace independent verification. Procurement & Economy: Paraguay’s DNCP-backed push uses AI to help micro, small, and medium firms find tenders they can realistically win, since under 9% of public contracting money currently reaches MSMEs. Security Cooperation: Peru is set to join the US-backed “Shield of the Americas” coalition against transnational organized crime, with Paraguay already listed among founding members. Environment & Trade Scrutiny: A Reuters report links UK retailers’ charcoal to Paraguay’s Gran Chaco deforestation, spotlighting how Paraguay’s EU trade ambitions collide with environmental concerns. Regional Climate Risk: El Niño is strengthening, with Latin America facing higher risks of drought, extreme heat, and flooding depending on the country—impacts that could hit livelihoods and food security.
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