AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPeace Corps Arrival: Charles Waid, an economics graduate, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will head to Paraguay on Sunday to train as a community economic development promoter. Real Estate Boom in Asunción: The municipality reports a sustained construction surge, with record income from building-plan approvals and new development hubs spreading along major corridors like Santa Teresa, Aviadores del Chaco and Molas López. Digital Payments Lift: Paraguay saw a 24% jump in digital payment use in the first four months of 2026, led by debit card spending (+32%), signaling more purchases paid from available funds. Historic Industry Push: Construction has begun on Paraguay’s first pulp mill in Concepción, backed by over US$1.5 billion—described as the country’s largest private investment. World Cup Focus: Paraguay winger Gustavo Caballero’s club talks are on hold as he joins the national team ahead of the June 13 opener vs the USA.
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