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GuaraníSat-2, Paraguay's second satellite and the first built entirely in the country, will be sent to the US for integration and is scheduled for launch in October, following three years of development by a predominantly young team with international cooperation.
An Ecuadorian business group, formed by Novacero and Holding Swissôtel, will invest $200 million in Paraguay for a hotel complex and to transform an acquired steel distributor into an industrial unit, attracted by economic growth, investment promotion laws, and cheap energy.
The "Ahorrá PY" campaign, promoted by the Paraguayan Chamber of Wholesale and Retail Merchants with government support, offers discounts on more than 400 basic basket products starting this Saturday.
Paraguay's National Institute of Statistics reports the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in the second quarter of 2026, but underemployment, which measures people working fewer hours than they desire, rose to 4.8%.
Private fuel distributors in Paraguay have increased prices by up to G. 800 per liter for diesel and between G. 500 and G. 600 for gasoline, citing the impossibility of maintaining previous prices in the face of high international oil market costs.
Paraguay's capital market shows growth in bank credit, driven by consumption and services, while stock exchange trading is dominated by debt securities, with stocks representing only a small fraction.
Paraguay's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has created a business council to ensure continuity of sectoral policies across governments and presented a zoning plan to develop specialized industrial hubs in regions like Caaguazú and Caazapá.
The dollar reached its lowest value of the year and in nearly seven years in Paraguay, closing at G. 5,961, which benefits importers but worries exporters and reduces customs revenue.
The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) of Paraguay has established a 30-day process for companies to pay overdue minimum wage debts of G. 3,044,000, subject to fines, with inspections set to begin in August.
The limited supply of fat cattle in Paraguay, caused by climatic factors and on-farm retention, is pushing prices upward and reducing slaughter schedules, intensifying competition among meatpacking plants amid external commercial pressure.
Paraguay has assumed the presidency of the Network of National Public Investment Systems of Latin America and the Caribbean (Red SNIP) for the first time, for the 2026-2028 period, and has presented its progress in incorporating climate criteria and evolving towards a more strategic National Public Investment System.
Air traffic in Paraguay grew by 13% in the first half of 2026, with 715,372 passengers transported, according to data from the country's civil aviation authority.
IPS plans to refinance short-term liabilities to free about 105 billion guaranis a month for medicines. The Economy Ministry and a Senate committee currently oppose bonds and emergency legislation, respectively.
The Paraguayan Ministry of Economy and Finance will hold its third public bond issuance of the year this Wednesday, a reopening of two series maturing in 2030 and 2035, through the Asunción Stock Exchange.
The Paraguayan government has announced a full exemption and discounts of up to 75% on more than 100 procedures for micro and small businesses holding the Mipyme ID. The measure was presented at the Mipyme 360 Forum to boost the sector that generates the majority of jobs in the country.
A delegation of business leaders from Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul is in Asunción to explore investment opportunities in Paraguay, facilitated by the Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (CCPB) and hosted by the Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP).
The 2026 Expo Paraguay, organized by the Paraguayan Rural Association (ARP), concluded by exceeding expectations for attendance and business generation, which are expected to continue even after the event.
Former manager of Uruguay's National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions (UTE), Carlos Pombo, stated that Paraguay has a "brutal advantage" in the regional electricity market and highlighted the Uruguayan experience with long-term contracts, smart meters, and combating energy losses as examples for the sector.
As of January 2026, the georeferencing of properties has become mandatory for procedures at Paraguay's National Unified Registry (RUN), requiring the hiring of a licensed professional and involving costs for fees and professional services, with an average processing time of 20 to 25 days.
Taiwan has announced new funding of US$200 million for the Paraguayan housing program Che Róga Porã, whose initial funds were nearly depleted. The announcement was made during the program's Expo & Forum, where the government reaffirmed its commitment to the initiative.
The USDA projects a favorable scenario for the global soybean supply in the 2026/27 crop year, while cereal production is expected to face a tighter supply.
Paraguay's electricity demand grew by 18.3% in the first half of 2026, with supply being led by the Itaipú, Yacyretá, and Acaray hydroelectric plants, while the state-owned utility ANDE reinforces its commitment to infrastructure projects for a more reliable service.
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) will expand its infrastructure fund manager, CAF Asset Management Corp (CAF-AM), into Paraguay and Peru, following positive results in Uruguay and Colombia, with the aim of attracting private capital for strategic projects.
Energy experts and business leaders warn that Paraguay's state electricity utility, ANDE, requires an urgent tariff adjustment and an opening to private capital to prevent an energy collapse, as the surplus from its hydroelectric plants is expected to be exhausted within three to five years.