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Caja Fiscal

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Economy - Sep 5, 2026Cerneco rejects tax increases and calls for action on evasion and a review of public spending

Cerneco rejects tax increases in Paraguay and says the government should prioritize combating tax evasion, reviewing public spending and reforming the Caja Fiscal before raising taxes, citing Bendaña’s unverified claim that about 50% of business owners do not pay taxes.

Politics - Aug 13, 2026Peña Completes 3 Years with Economic Growth and Rising Fiscal Deficit in Paraguay

President Santiago Peña completes three years in government in Paraguay with economic growth, attainment of investment-grade status, and an increase in foreign investment, but faces a growing fiscal deficit, rising public debt, and structural challenges in areas such as tax collection, pension reforms, and institutional fragility.

Politics - Aug 11, 2026Paraguay projects 3.9% GDP deficit and new $600 million debt for 2027

The Paraguayan government projects a fiscal deficit of 3.9% of GDP and new debt of $600 million for 2027, a plan criticized by experts and the president of Congress as fiscally irresponsible and unsustainable without spending cuts and reforms.

Economy - Jul 21, 2026Mandatory expenditures consume 81% of tax revenue, and Moody's issues warning on fiscal management

Mandatory expenditures consumed 81% of tax revenues in the first half of 2026, while Moody's maintained the country's credit rating but warned that payment delays expose weaknesses in the management of public finances.

Politics - Jul 17, 2026The Fiscal Pension Fund's deficit reached US$216 million in the first half of 2026

The deficit of Paraguay's Public Sector Pension Fund (Caja Fiscal) reached US$216 million in the first half of 2026, financed by the National Treasury, with the military, police, and teaching sectors being the primary contributors, while a reform approved by President Santiago Peña is considered a stopgap solution.

Economy - Jun 25, 2026Paraguay's wage bill rises 8.3% and already accounts for 53% of tax revenue

Spending on salaries in Paraguay's Central Administration grew 8.3% through May 2026 and now accounts for 53% of tax revenue, while tax collections rose just 1.2%, prompting the government to announce austerity measures.

Economy - Jun 8, 2026Paraguay enacts austerity decree for 2026, but analysts call for structural reforms

The Paraguayan government enacted Decree No. 6120/2026 to implement austerity measures in 2026, but analysts warn that one-off cuts are insufficient and are calling for structural reforms in public procurement, civil service management, supplier debt, and the Caja Fiscal deficit.