Paraguay and the Republic of China (Taiwan) have signed a bilateral agreement to develop artificial intelligence (AI), an initiative the government describes as strategic for positioning the country at the forefront of global technology. The project aims to leverage Paraguay's abundant renewable electricity generation, which does not rely on fossil fuels, combining it with Taiwan's semiconductor production capacity, responsible for 90% of the global supply of these critical components.
The binational plan is structured in three progressive infrastructure stages. The first phase foresees the construction of a data center with a capacity of 10 megawatts, set to expand to 100 megawatts in the second stage and reach 1 gigawatt in the third. The proposal seeks to transform the national energy matrix into a hub for high-value-added investments focused on data processing and advanced innovation.
President Santiago Peña defended the ambition of the agreement, comparing its historical magnitude to the construction of the Itaipu Dam more than 50 years ago. According to the head of state, the alliance unites two world powers in their respective fields: electric power, a fundamental requirement for the massive consumption of AI, and microchip technology necessary for data processing. "Today we dare to dream that Paraguay can be a global protagonist in this development race," said Peña.
Javier Giménez, Chief of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency, reiterated that the country has drawn international attention due to its potential for technological investment, citing security and regulatory clarity as competitive factors. The application of artificial intelligence is expected to increase productive efficiency and reduce costs for companies operating within the national territory, integrating the nation into global technology supply chains.