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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) confirmed that the SIFEN electronic invoicing system increased the VAT base by 27.3%, declared VAT by 31.3%, and the tax payable by 40.7% for companies in Paraguay, according to a study submitted to the local tax authority, DNIT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social and peasant organizations held protests this Thursday in front of Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE against power cuts, high tariffs, and benefits for large consumers, demanding the suspension of disconnections for vulnerable families and the expansion of the social electricity tariff.
Mandatory expenditures consumed 81% of tax revenues in the first half of 2026, while Moody's maintained the country's credit rating but warned that payment delays expose weaknesses in the management of public finances.
The Central Bank of Paraguay has maintained the free nature of transfers between bank accounts and established maximum fee limits for commercial payment services, such as direct debits and QR code payments.
Artificial intelligence is being widely adopted in Paraguayan studios to speed up music production, while experts debate the challenges of defining authorship and copyright for works generated with the technology.
Paraguay recorded deflation of 0.3% in June, leading price stability in the region, while its energy exports fell 12.3% in the first half of the year due to increased domestic consumption.
The Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25th anniversary in Asunción, with authorities highlighting that bilateral trade has quadrupled since the entity's founding, rising from US$2 billion to approximately US$8 billion.
The Bioceanic Corridor was presented as an opportunity to consolidate new tourist circuits and strengthen regional connectivity between Paraguay and Bolivia, aiming to position the Gran Chaco as an international destination for nature, culture, and history.
Data from the Central Bank of Paraguay shows that digital payments are advancing while ATM withdrawals fall by 19.5%, reducing the use of cash in the country. This includes increased card usage and a 51% surge in online commerce.
Paraguay has increased the mandatory biodiesel blend in common diesel to between 8% and 10% starting this Sunday, despite protests from the fuel sector, which warns of potential price increases and engine damage.
The Timore podcast analyzed the discrepancy between the positive international view of Paraguay's economy and the social reality faced by its population in the first half of 2026.
Paraguay's maquila export regime grew by 25% in the first half of 2026, reaching $717 million, with the Mercosur trade bloc as its main destination and a 6% increase in jobs.
Law 6534/2020 in Paraguay requires credit bureaus to include positive payment histories, limits the registration of defaults to five years, and prohibits the use of this data for employment purposes or to deny medical care. Meanwhile, the National Administration of Electricity (ANDE), Paraguay's state power utility, will begin reporting customers with overdue accounts.
Paraguayan authorities are assessing the impact of the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement, which creates a free trade zone after more than 25 years of negotiations, as they await the final ratification of the political component by the European Parliament.
The Taiwanese company Master Bus will invest USD 30 million to manufacture electric buses in Paraguay, a project expected to generate thousands of jobs and has the support of the Paraguayan government.
The Spanish multinational CIRSA, controlled by the Blackstone fund, has acquired a controlling stake in Paraguay's leading casino operator, Slots del Sol, entering a local market that is seen as attractive due to its economic stability and regulatory framework.
The Paraguayan government is accelerating plans to diversify its energy matrix with natural gas, solar, and wind projects to prevent the depletion of its electricity surplus by 2030.
The Asunción Stock Exchange (BVA) projects a new historic record for operations in 2026, with the expectation that the National Treasury will resume issuing public bonds through the exchange starting in July. This follows a two-year period during which issuances were made exclusively by the Central Bank.
May 2026 data show unrecoverable loans at 3.16% of BNF’s portfolio and 2.74% of Ueno Bank’s. Six institutions have more than 90% of their loans in Category 1.
Experts project that Paraguay's chronic fiscal crisis, characterized by low revenue and growing debt, will force a drastic reduction in public investment in the 2027 budget.