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Itaipu Binacional has confirmed that modernization work has reduced energy transmission to Brazil to zero, with a sector analyst criticizing the lack of a sovereign energy policy in Paraguay and warning that the increase in local consumption is being driven by cryptocurrency mining farms.

Amid the celebrations for Paraguay's victory over Germany in the World Cup, a Brazilian woman thanked the country for being a refuge and an opportunity for a fresh start for thousands of her compatriots.

The Paraguayan market for finished cattle is maintaining stable prices despite downward pressure in Brazil, supported by limited supply and robust international demand, with record values for beef exports.

Paraguay recorded deflation of 0.3% in June, reducing its annual inflation rate to 2.1%, the second lowest in the region, behind only Ecuador.

Economist Jorge Garicoche states that Paraguay, which attracts low-scale foreign investments mainly in plastics and textiles, needs more stable rules in infrastructure and energy to capture larger and impactful projects, remaining a strategic destination for Brazilian entrepreneurs.

The import of electric and hybrid vehicles in Paraguay grew by 65.7% in 2025, but the fleet is still one of the smallest in the region, with only 4,359 units in circulation as of March 2026, according to data from CADAM and OLACDE.

Taiwan was the primary destination, purchasing 86% of the pork exported by Paraguay in the first half of the year, which saw an 11% growth in volume and a 15% increase in revenue.

The EU's sanitary restrictions on Brazilian beef create opportunities for Paraguay to expand its exports to Europe, competing with Uruguay and Argentina for market share.

Brazilian authorities warn that Paraguayan vehicles with outstanding fines may be impounded at the Foz do Iguaçu border crossing during the winter holidays, as debts from foreign license plates total more than 42 million reais.

Itaipu opened the spillway gates on Sunday to control the reservoir, which reached 220.30 meters after heavy rains upstream, since increasing power generation was not possible due to low demand from the Brazilian and Paraguayan systems.

Paraguay argues that the toll on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, currently around US$1.30 per ton, should remain stable or even decrease under the new concession, in order to protect the country's foreign trade and preserve the competitiveness of the river corridor.

The European Union's ban on Brazilian beef imports opens up a historic opportunity for Paraguay in a global scenario where supply falls short of demand, according to specialist Marcos Medina.

An agreement to supply electricity to Atome's fertilizer plant in Villeta at a preferential rate of $30 per MWh could result in a $750 million loss for Paraguay and ANDE over 15 years.

The price of live pigs in Paraguay has fallen to G. 9,700/kg, the lowest level since 2023, driven by regional and global factors such as export blockades, sanitary outbreaks, and shifts in demand.

Brazilian companies are interested in building solar plants and small hydroelectric facilities in Paraguay, taking advantage of the new legal framework that allows the sale of electricity in the country, both to ANDE and through private agreements.

In 2026, Paraguay's apparent labor productivity was US$13,728 per person, placing it below eight Latin American countries, including Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, and surpassing only Bolivia.

Japan and Mercosur announced the formal start of negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement during the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, following a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Brazilian President Lula.

A new bilateral protocol between Paraguay and Brazil could exclude around 400 small cross-border carriers by eliminating the N1 category and requiring costly international documentation, with a transition period running through November 1, 2026.

Paraguay's Interior Minister Enrique Riera has proposed adopting a Brazilian bank security system that destroys cash during robberies by cutting and saturating bills with security ink when a forced entry into vaults is detected.

The Argentine government's decision to expand the installation of free shops beyond border posts and authorized urban centers, formalized by Decree 438/2026, has raised alarm among merchants in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, who fear losing customers to neighboring Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.

The rise in auto parts theft in Paraguay, especially in vehicles imported through Chile, has driven up insurance premiums and led insurers to adopt measures such as coverage limits, annual claim caps, and deductibles to contain losses.

Economist Luis Rojas criticized the economic model of Santiago Peña’s government in Paraguay, highlighting contradictions between the growth rhetoric and fiscal challenges, such as the public debt reaching a historic level of USD 21.7812 billion in the first four months of 2026, representing 36.2% of GDP, along with low tax revenue, poor public services, labor informality, and foreign direct investment of only USD 400 million in 2024.

The 2026 World Cup will generate around 30,000 temporary jobs in Paraguay, especially in gastronomy and retail, and boost consumption in supermarkets and stores by 35%, according to expert Enrique López Arce.

Brazil has temporarily suspended the single-dose dengue vaccine developed by the Butantan Institute following two suspected deaths linked to the immunization.