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The Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing two events to explore business opportunities in Paraguay, focusing on water treatment and the forestry and pulp industries.
The real estate boom in Asunción, driven by the $200,000 investment-for-residency program, attracted 18,071 applications from foreigners in the first quarter of 2026, an 85% increase compared to the previous year.
Paraguay’s economic activity grew by a cumulative 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, according to preliminary IMAEP data.
Starting in 2026, businesses in Asunción will be required to obtain a commercial license from the Municipal Government, presenting documents such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (RUC), proof of income, a fire prevention plan, and property documentation, with in-person processing and a variable cost based on the company's assets.
The National Single Registry (RUN) has begun requiring georeferenced plans in property titles to combat real estate fraud and strengthen legal security, in accordance with Law 7424/25 regulated by President Santiago Peña.
The number of people with credit in Paraguay has doubled to 2.3 million over three years, according to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), which attributes the growth to greater financial inclusion and dismisses immediate risks, despite a prior warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Paraguayan economy grew by 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, with services, commerce and agriculture driving the increase. The secondary and services sectors also posted gains, with mixed results across their subsectors.
Paraguay’s state electricity utility will send Equifax the details of 10,000 customers with six or more overdue bills or debts of at least G. 1,500,000; its Ñande Ahorro campaign runs through July 31.
Expo Paraguay 2026 begins this Saturday in Mariano Roque Alonso, featuring business activities, a job fair, and concerts and entertainment through July 26.
The Paraguayan capital market recorded a slight 0.8% drop in volume for the first half of 2026, but showed a recovery in June with a 9.7% increase driven by the secondary market.
The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has received proposals from Tigo and Personal for Paraguay's second 5G license auction, which offers two frequency blocks. The type of award will be determined after the companies' proposals are analyzed.
Paraguay has made its first shipment of pork to the Philippines, a milestone for a sector that has already exported over 8.7 million kilograms in 2026 and is seeking to consolidate its international markets.
Paraguay’s Conatel approved changes concerning equivalent power flux density and an exception for the use of certain frequencies. The regulator says the changes could increase user speeds by up to eight times.
The Paraguayan finished-cattle market is maintaining stable prices despite downward pressure in Brazil, with limited supply and solid international demand. The source report says Paraguay again set a record for average beef export value in June, which it says supported prices for export cattle.
An explainer describes the monthly VAT calculation and expenses that, according to the article, may qualify for tax credits for certain independent service providers.
Paraguay has launched the Validador PY platform to verify digital documents across the Mercosur trade bloc, along with a new version of its service provider registry, Repse 2.0, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and combat informality.
Payroll-deductible loans in Paraguay recorded a 50.6% increase through May 2026, with the balance reaching G. 1.62 trillion in popular credit lines, while the default rate on these operations rose to 7.4%, alerting authorities to the risks of accelerated growth.
Data from Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) show that the majority of informal workers (57%) and micro-enterprises (54.2%) earn below the minimum wage, a scenario that is reversed in formal employment, where 71% of salaried workers receive above-minimum compensation.
The Paraguayan forestry sector is increasing investments and promoting Expo Madera 2026 to consolidate its growth, with the participation of Swedish companies and a focus on industrialization and global markets.
The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has authorized the expansion of Starlink's services in Paraguay to increase the availability of high-speed internet, especially in rural areas, as part of a strategy to reduce connectivity gaps and boost the country's digital transformation.
The Paraguayan government has reallocated more than US$284 million in its 2026 budget, with increases primarily directed toward health, public works, educational institutions, and other state bodies.
The Paraguayan financial system is facing a security crisis marked by digital attacks that have drained accounts and created fraudulent loans, in addition to violent bank robberies, including explosions in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, with the possible involvement of security agents.
Economist Wildo González warns that a sharp depreciation of the guaraní would increase the cost of Paraguay's public debt, which is mostly denominated in US dollars, and could fuel inflation. However, a gradual adjustment could benefit exports and tax revenue without undermining stability.
The Petropar alcohol plant in Troche has recorded losses of $5 million and is transferring part of its production to private mills due to its inability to process all the raw material, sparking criticism over transparency and costs.