Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reaffirmed the strong alliance with Taiwan while celebrating 69 years of diplomatic relations, marked by cooperation in technology, health, and trade, despite diplomatic pressure from China.
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Paraguay has made its first shipment of pork to the Philippines, a milestone for a sector that has already exported over 8.7 million kilograms in 2026 and is seeking to consolidate its international markets.
A congressman has requested an urgent investigation into the cattle deaths in Ñeembucú, where reports point to bovine rabies as a possible cause, in order to prevent further losses for small-scale farmers.
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 National Service for Animal Quality and Health (Senacsa) has confirmed an outbreak of bovine rabies in Cerrito, which has resulted in the death of livestock and prompted the activation of an epidemiological blockade with human vaccination, while producers report a shortage of vaccines for the herd in the region.
The National Animal Quality and Health Service (Senacsa) has extended the second vaccination period against foot-and-mouth disease and brucellosis in Paraguay until June 26, with data registration open until July 3, due to weather conditions. The department of Itapúa has reached approximately 90% of the targeted establishments, with more than 101,000 animals vaccinated.
The Paraguayan pork industry is projecting strong expansion in the coming years, with a 43% increase in exports so far this year compared to the same period last year, and estimates that the country could more than double the number of breeding sows in production between 2027 and 2028.
Paraguayan slaughterhouses supplied 49.9% of domestic beef consumption in 2025, a jump of more than 12 percentage points compared to 2023, when their share stood at 37.6%.
The Public Prosecutor's Office seized a herd of cattle in Concepción, Paraguay, after authorities identified 13 animals with markings suggesting Brazilian origin among the 150 head being transported from Santa Rosa del Aguaray to Alto Paraguay. They are now awaiting a report from Senacsa to confirm the suspicion of smuggling.
The Paraguayan pork industry is advocating for an end to foot-and-mouth disease vaccination in order to access premium markets such as Japan and South Korea, projecting a surge in exports from 20,000 to 250,000 tons within five years.
Nine cattle loads were held at checkpoints in San Pedro and the Chaco with inconsistencies in transit guides and brands. The investigation looks into possible smuggling, and the alleged owner is Bianca Judith Noria, reported to be the sister of Senator Alfonso Noria and sister-in-law of the governor of Canindeyú.
Senasica auditors are evaluating Paraguay's sanitary system through May 26, with visits to a central laboratory and 10 packing plants, a decisive step toward opening the Mexican market to Paraguayan beef.
The National Service for Quality and Animal Health (Senacsa) confirmed that Paraguay will host the 28th Conference of the Regional Commission of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) for the Americas in November 2026. The event will bring together international delegations, experts, and authorities to discuss epidemiological surveillance, prevention of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, and strengthening veterinary services.
Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano met with US Deputy Trade Representative Jeffrey Goettman to negotiate a specific access quota for Paraguayan beef. The meeting also reviewed the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
While the European Union restricts imports of Brazilian beef due to the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, Paraguay claims to have already complied with the regulation since 2023/2024, ensuring the continuity of its exports to the bloc.
A survey by the Paraguayan Chamber of Meat (CPC) based on Senacsa data shows that between 2015 and 2025, more than 34,000 cattle farmers left the activity, while about 3% of establishments account for 61% of bovine production. The Eastern Region concentrates 90% of the reduction, with emphasis on San Pedro, Concepción, Caaguazú, Itapúa, and Caazapá.