Our Scans · Paraguay · Weekly Summary

• Paraguay and India agreed to explore investment opportunities in Paraguay's critical minerals sector, both at the G2G and B2B levels, including mineral resource exploration and production and critical minerals trading. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• Today in crypto, Paraguay's president denied claims that Bitcoin will become legal tender, hinting at a possible hack on official accounts. CoinTelegraph
• The combined output from Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay could reach 232.2 million tons, potentially reshaping global trade patterns. The Rio Times
• Exports from the major soybean-producing countries in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) are expected to increase by 8.5 million tonnes, more than offsetting lower exports from the United States. UkrAgroConsult
• Northern Chile's mining-heavy regions stand to gain from increased port activity, while Paraguay and Argentina anticipate job growth in transportation and warehousing. The Rio Times
• Brazil's soybean production is expected to reach an all-time high, Argentina's production is projected to remain steady compared to last season, while Paraguay's soybean output is forecast to decline from last year's record harvest. Farmdoc daily
• As for precipitation, dry conditions are expected in east-central Brazil, while pockets of wet weather are possible in parts of the south (as well as Paraguay). ADM Investor Services
• Central and northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, southwestern Paraguay and southern Brazil will all receive significant rain in the coming five to six days, bolstering soil moisture after a period of stress in recent weeks. Pro Farmer
• Temperatures through 5 days will be near normal along the Argentina Pampas, and 2-5 °C warmer than normal from northern Argentina through Paraguay. ADM Investor Services
• 15-day rainfall totals will be 25-50 mm (~1-2 in) drier than normal across the Argentina Pampas, while northern Argentina and Paraguay will receive near normal totals. ADM Investor Services
• China must stop using threats and inducements to try to persuade other countries to switch diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, after Paraguay kicked out a visiting Chinese diplomat this week. ABC News
• Temperatures are still well above average for northern Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, and will remain so for the next five days or so. Yahoo News
• In South America, H. longicornis is anticipated to occur in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil, and in limited narrow zones in Peru and Bolivia. Nature
• The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Security Info Watch
• Weather models favor precipitation in parts of southern Brazil and Paraguay that likely will offer relief from dry conditions. Successful Farming
• The Southern Cone of South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, offers ideal relocation opportunities due to its civility, open spaces, low population density, and food security. Dollar Collapse
• The countries with the highest average rates per 100000 were Taiwan (2468), India (2052), Honduras (1865), El Salvador (1829) and Paraguay (1556). OUP Academic
• More than 140 countries, including Argentina and Paraguay, signed an international agreement at the Cop 26 climate summit in Glasgow in 2021 to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030. The Guardian
• In five South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay) the 2024 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine reduced the risk for influenza-associated hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35%. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• Several countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela have been involved in LNG trade and have been exploring the potential for LNG utilization. LNG Industry
• A window of opportunity is opening in Brussels to ratify a long-stalled trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur - the South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay - after almost 25 years of negotiations. IHS markit

Last updated: 08 August 2025