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Paraguay has expanded its issuance of government bonds to finance investments in 2026, having already placed $362.6 million of the $661.6 million authorized under Law No. 7609/2025, with four additional local issuances scheduled between June and October. The proceeds are earmarked exclusively for public investment projects, and foreign investor interest in the local-currency debt is growing.
gerardo-ruiz-diazParaguay's net international reserves reached USD 11.46 billion in June 2026, a 16.3% increase compared to January 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Paraguay.
Paraguay faces the challenge of turning its carbon credit potential into real revenue, with former minister Alfredo Molinas highlighting the gap between projections and concrete gains, despite the country's favorable conditions.
union-de-gremios-de-la-produccionalfredo-molinasParaguay argues that the toll on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, currently around US$1.30 per ton, should remain stable or even decrease under the new concession, in order to protect the country's foreign trade and preserve the competitiveness of the river corridor.
administracion-nacional-de-navegacion-y-puertosjulio-cesar-vera-caceresel-nacionalPlatforms like Shein, Temu, and Amazon are reshaping Paraguay's textile market, intensifying competition with local brands through competitive pricing and buoyed by the falling dollar, while the maquila sector records export growth and industry representatives call for equal tax treatment and a crackdown on unfair competition.
amazonsheinkyriostemuThe government of Paraguay has added 90 new buses to the metropolitan public transportation system, including 70 electric buses (30 donated by Taiwan and 40 from private investment by Ñandutí S.A.) and 20 combustion-engine buses from Ximex S.A., with private investment exceeding US$11 million, expanding access to approximately 20,000 new passengers without a fare increase.
emiliano-fernandezavenida-mariscal-lopezlimpioavenida-artigasANDE has formally rejected Atome PLC's request for a preferential electricity tariff in Paraguay, after a technical and financial analysis concluded that it was not feasible to grant the fixed dollarized tariff of US$30 per MWh sought by the British company.
atomeandefelix-sosaPublic debt interest payments in Paraguay surged 457% between 2015 and 2024, climbing from $187.3 million to $1.0448 billion, which narrows the fiscal space for investments in health, education, and infrastructure, even though the debt level of 36.2% of GDP is still considered sustainable by economists.
desarrollo-en-democraciaParaguay's DNIT has launched inspections targeting companies that retained profits as optional reserves to defer payment of the Dividend and Profits Tax, under Resolution No. 49 issued in March 2026.
dnitUruguayan clothing brand Tranquera invested USD 350,000 to open its first store in Paraguay, in the Perseverancia district of Asunción, after two years of studying the local market.
tranquerahavanlucia-godayThe Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2026, to be held on August 7 in Paraguay, expects around 2,000 participants to discuss topics such as digital asset regulation, tokenization of real-world assets, stablecoins, and financial innovation in Latin America.
Former Finance Minister Manuel Ferreira criticized the proposed issuance of perpetual bonds of up to USD 304 million to settle the state's debt with Paraguay's IPS and defended internal measures as an alternative.
Paraguay's GDP grew by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period a year earlier, leading growth in South America, driven notably by agriculture, which expanded 8.2%, buoyed primarily by soybean production.
Paraguay's nighttime minimum wage will rise to G. 3,957,200 starting in July, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous amount of G. 3,768,763.
monica-recaldeThe EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been provisionally in force since May 1, pending final approval by the European Parliament, which depends on a review by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the pact's compatibility with the European bloc's treaties.
mercosurruben-ramirez-lezcanoFormal employment in Paraguay reached a record high in May 2026, with 842,023 private-sector wage earners contributing to the general regime of the Social Security Institute (IPS).
ipspedro-allianaFamily remittances sent by Paraguayans abroad totaled US$ 11.9 billion between 2008 and March 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%, reaching US$ 1.35 billion in 2025 and maintaining a high level in the first quarter of 2026.
Petropar, the Paraguayan state-owned fuel company, awarded a contract worth up to G$ 15 billion to LMB SA — the sole bidder — for corporate image services across 181 items, including price signs, totems, and LED panels, at stations operating under its brand, several of which are linked to political figures.
petroparlmb-sawilliam-wilkavilla-elisaThe first edition of Crazy Week, held from June 25 to 28 on the border between Ponta Porã and Pedro Juan Caballero, offered discounts of 10% to 50% and is expected to generate around $35 million in revenue, with more than 50,000 tourists anticipated.
crazy-weekpedro-juan-caballeroponta-poraThe European Union's ban on Brazilian beef imports opens up a historic opportunity for Paraguay in a global scenario where supply falls short of demand, according to specialist Marcos Medina.
union-europeamarcos-medinamercosurSpending 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.
mefcaja-fiscalAn agreement to supply electricity to Atome's fertilizer plant in Villeta at a preferential rate of $30 per MWh could result in a $750 million loss for Paraguay and ANDE over 15 years.
andeatomeitaipuThe Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Paraguay unanimously decided to keep the interest rate at 5.50% per year, amid a scenario of inflation below the target, a projected growth of 4.2% for 2026, and monitoring of external risks such as oil prices and the United States' monetary policy.
Paraguay's financial system saw a 36% increase in credit operations over 16 months, with loans accounting for more than half of the total in May 2026.