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Paraguayan merchants project growth of over 5% for the sector in 2026, highlighting the strengthening of the national industry and the upcoming Expo COMAMPAR in October.
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The Paraguayan government has reduced the mandatory biodiesel blend in diesel to 7% until the end of 2026, with an increase to 8% starting in 2027, following dialogue with the productive sector.
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An attack attributed by Paraguay’s government to the EPP and allied criminal groups killed three people at a police post, exposed intelligence failures, and prompted political criticism and security-policy changes.
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The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office has accused four directors of the pharmaceutical company Indufar of fraud and criminal association for allegedly breaking an exclusive distribution agreement and diverting the production of the drug tirzepatide to their own pharmacies, while the defense argues that it is a commercial dispute with a termination agreement already in place.
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The World Bank has kept Paraguay in the upper-middle-income category, a position shared by the majority of South American countries, while Uruguay and Chile are classified as high-income and Bolivia as lower-middle-income.
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The Senate and the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic of Paraguay have signed an agreement to investigate a scheme of fake academic diplomas, focusing on three areas: lack of accreditation, irregular courses, and direct forgery.
Paraguay is experiencing its biggest real estate boom, with projections to reach $3 billion in 2026, fueled by investments, economic stability, and high demand in cities like Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Encarnación.
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Financial expert proposes a four-pillar method for private retirement in Paraguay, with a 20% income investment even for those earning the minimum wage.
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Paraguay is including approximately 4,000 new seniors in its pension program starting this Friday, benefiting individuals who turn 68 by July and meet specific income criteria.
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Paraguay's Congress is tendering seven elevators for $600,000 with a 20% advance payment, amid criticism over public healthcare and a history of investigations into irregularities in similar contracts.
Paraguayan banana producers warn of a crisis in the sector, which supports over 20,000 families, due to the devaluation of the dollar against the guaraní, which harms exports, and a widespread increase in operational costs.
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This Sunday, July 26, Casco Abierto will offer a guided tour of eight historic mansions in Areguá led by architect Laurie Alice Vera Jiménez. Registration is available by calling 0971 116 250, with participation limited to 25 people.
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President Santiago Peña and former President Mario Abdo Benítez greeted each other with a hug during a reception at the U.S. Embassy in Asunción, a gesture described by Nicanor Duarte Frutos as a civic act of party unity, while Abdo Benítez downplayed its political nature.
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The sewer system project in Mariano Roque Alonso, financed with over US$ 160 million, is at a standstill, with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and the municipal government trading accusations over who is responsible for the delay related to the construction land.
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Paraguay's tax and customs authority, DNIT, saw its revenue grow by 359% over 15 years, reaching G. 24.39 trillion in 2025, with the Value-Added Tax (VAT) being the main tax, accounting for 52.8% of the total.
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Ueno Bank, which is controlled by a former business partner of President Santiago Peña, held twice its net worth in public funds in June, a value that exceeds legal limits. Meanwhile, the Social Security Institute (IPS) has not fulfilled its promise to withdraw the deposits, and the bank is still settling a heavy debt inherited from the defunct Visión Banco.
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Paraguayan Minister describes Cartes' trip to the US to attend the 2026 World Cup final and meet with officials as an act of justice after sanctions were lifted.
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The IPS, the largest holder of public funds in the Paraguayan banking system, is considering investing abroad after reaching its legal investment limit in the sector.
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The Finance Committee of the Paraguayan Senate halted a project that would redirect communication funds to healthcare and postponed for 15 days the analysis of a budget increase to pay off the sector's debts.
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A large armed group attacked a police outpost in Canindeyú, leaving three dead, reigniting criticism of public security, with the main suspects being the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), an armed group, or organized crime factions.
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The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) round in Paraguay, hosted by Encarnación, is projected to generate an economic impact of $200 million and attract 400,000 spectators, cementing the event's status after it was recognized as the best rally in the world in 2025.
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Senator Ever Villalba formally denounced to the Senate that the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), led by Claudia Centurión, overcharged by more than US$157 million in 13 tenders, excluding companies with bids close to the reference price in order to award contracts to more expensive consortiums, and requested that the minister provide clarifications.
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A Brazilian military operation on the border with Paraguay, which began on July 20th, is causing major traffic jams and impacting tourism in the region during the Argentine winter holidays.
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The Union of Engineers of Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE has proposed a 700 MW limit for cryptocurrency mining and data centers and the creation of a separate industrial tariff, with allocation by auction starting in 2028.
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