President Santiago Peña projected that Paraguay will once again post economic growth above 4% by the end of 2026, reinforcing the government's optimism about the country's performance. The statement was made during the opening of the first "Nicasio Martínez Díaz" Student Economics Summit, held at the National University of Asunción (UNA).
According to the president, the expansion is not based solely on increased consumption but is driven mainly by higher levels of public and private investment. This dynamic, Peña stated, strengthens the foundations for sustaining a growth cycle above the historical potential of the Paraguayan economy.
The president highlighted that Paraguay maintains competitive advantages in an uncertain international landscape, such as macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, and favorable conditions for attracting capital. The expectation is that these factors will continue to generate employment, expand productive capacity, and strengthen sectors such as industry, services, and agricultural exports.
The official projection aligns with estimates from economic organizations and analysts that point to Paraguay as one of the most dynamic economies in South America. The challenge, however, remains translating macroeconomic indicators into concrete improvements for the population, especially in terms of quality employment, income, and reducing social inequalities.