AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParaguay Health Deal: Paraguay’s government reached a preliminary agreement with the National Union of Physicians for a 2,000,000-guaraní salary increase for public-sector doctors, aimed at avoiding the Sept. 21–22 strike pending union ratification. Sports & Travel Link: A Paraguayan connection is in the spotlight as Gustavo Alfaro’s contract extension keeps him on the national team through the 2030 World Cup, with Paraguay set to host matches—good news for football travel planning. Digital Payments for Travelers: Paraguay’s shift to cashless is accelerating: digital payments now make up 82% of service transactions, with QR and mobile driving the change—useful for visitors planning day-to-day spending. Local Events for Visitors: Asunción will mark World Car-Free Day on Sept. 20 with a free 17-km cycling ride starting at the Botanical Garden and Zoo. Nature Tourism: Paraguay will host the South American Bird Fair for the first time, Sept. 17–20 at Puerto de Asunción Cultural Centre, spotlighting avitourism and local biodiversity. International Mission in Paraguay: MedAdvance returns with a new international chapter—Sept. 3–5 in Paraguay—bringing healthcare and mission leaders together.
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