AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSwiss Trade Policy: Switzerland’s Senate approved the Mercosur trade agreement, unlocking CHF517m for agriculture (2028–2033) after a narrowly rejected House vote and renewed deforestation/forced-labour concerns. Regional Trade Modernization: India and Mercosur launched talks to expand their 2009 preferential trade pact, while also signing a protocol to accept electronic Certificates of Origin—aimed at faster, paperless customs and lower transaction costs. Paraguay Industry Finance: Paraguay’s Development Finance Agency (AFD) approved a record US$108.8m for industrial loans in 2026 (up 503% vs 2025), supporting 172 operations across all 17 departments and creating 3,400+ jobs. Agriculture R&D: A regional network (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru) will test soybean maturity groups across 180+ environments to help producers and seed companies compare cultivar performance. Paraguay-EU/Global Context: Paraguay’s manufacturing is reported growing alongside new investment interest, while Paraguay-Taiwan tech cooperation highlights AI and engineering training links. Elections & Logistics: Paraguay’s 2026 municipal elections set 5.04m registered voters, 14,711 polling stations, and 17,992 electronic voting machines nationwide.
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