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The prices of asado cuts in Paraguay have practically tripled since 2010, while the minimum wage has barely doubled over the same period, highlighting a significant loss of purchasing power for Paraguayan families.
guaraniasadoParaguay has revoked the decrees that encouraged electro-intensive industries and strengthened its National Energy Strategy through 2050 to ensure energy security amid growing industrial demand.
itaipuyacyretavictorio-oxilia-davalosParaguay’s interbank payment infrastructure, long known as SIPAP, is being rebranded as SIP by the Banco Central del Paraguay. The system already powers 24/7 instant transfers, aliases and payment requests, with plans for QR interoperability, digital certificates of deposit and cross-border payments.
paymentsbanco-central-del-paraguaysipapspidigital-paymentsThe Attorney General, Emiliano Rolón, met with the president of the IPS, Isaías Fretes, to discuss the payment of a debt of approximately G₲ 10 billion related to the rent of properties occupied by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Asunción, with a commitment to settle the amount in monthly installments. This debt is part of a larger total exceeding G₲ 19 billion, which has significant implications for Paraguay's social security finances and raises concerns about governance and transparency at IPS.
ipsemiliano-rolonisaias-fretesParaguay has nearly doubled the average years of schooling among its population over four decades, rising from 5.2 years in 1982 to 9.8 years in 2022, but it still does not guarantee the full completion of secondary education or ensure learning quality and retention within the education system.
The Paraguayan stock market saw a 3% drop in total trading volume through May 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 22.2 trillion guaraníes, but bond issuances neared 1 trillion guaraníes, the highest cumulative amount so far this year.
cadiem-casa-de-bolsaguaraniVictorio Oxilia warns that electricity rates below ANDE’s actual cost for energy-intensive industries could jeopardize the finances of the Paraguayan state utility.
andeitaipuParaguay's economy remains heavily concentrated in a few regions, with five areas — the departments of Central, Asunción, Alto Paraná, Itapúa, and Caaguazú — accounting for more than 70% of the country's production, formal employment, and business structure, according to an analysis by researcher Belén Servín from the Center for Analysis and Dissemination of the Paraguayan Economy (Cadep).
alto-paranaitapuacaazapaThe 2026 World Cup will generate around 30,000 temporary jobs in Paraguay, especially in gastronomy and retail, and boost consumption in supermarkets and stores by 35%, according to expert Enrique López Arce.
mundial-2026enrique-lopez-arceA trust-based self-service egg system created by Víctor Giesbrecht in the Sommerfeld colony in J. Eulogio Estigarribia draws hundreds of customers who pick up the products and pay on their own at unattended kiosks.
j-eulogio-estigarribiaSenave recorded a record in Paraguay's stevia exports through May 2026, with a 518% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 142 tons exported mainly to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Spain.
argentinaFiat, represented in Paraguay by Grupo Garden, began construction of its new corporate headquarters in Asunción on June 9, with an investment of 30 million dollars. The 13-story building will cover 45,700 m² at the intersection of República Argentina and Guido Boggiani avenues. This investment is significant for Paraguay's economy and the regional automotive industry, marking a milestone in the development of the local automotive sector and reinforcing Paraguay's potential as an industrial growth hub in South America.
fiatgrupo-gardenstellantis-andina-central-americaThe Social Security Institute (IPS) failed in its electronic auction, managing to place only G. 30 billion of the G. 200 billion offered in Certificates of Deposit (CDA), leaving G. 170 billion unplaced.
ipszeta-bancoisaias-fretesThe Paraguayan economy grew by 3.4% in April 2026 and recorded a 5.1% increase in the first four months of the year, driven by all major sectors. Notably, agriculture led the primary sector, energy generation and construction stood out in the secondary sector, and government services, transportation, and financial intermediation were key contributors in the tertiary sector.
Paraguayan businessman Alberto Acosta Garbarino warned that the Banco Master scandal in Brazil — considered the largest banking fraud case in the neighboring country's history — could be repeated in Paraguay if adequate oversight measures are not put in place.
banco-masterdesarrollo-en-democraciabanco-familiargabriel-galipoloOn Accountants Day, Alba Talavera, Director of Education at the Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay (CCP), stated that artificial intelligence and other technologies help streamline tasks but cannot replace the accounting professional, emphasizing that regulatory and technological updates are essential for the sector's future, which has 24,093 professionals nationwide, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
instituto-nacional-de-estadisticadnitcolegio-de-contadores-del-paraguayAtome PLC has finalized a $665 million investment to build a green fertilizer plant in Villeta, Paraguay, contingent upon the approval of a preferential electricity tariff by ANDE to ensure the project's financial viability.
andeatomevilletaitaipuThe Paraguayan government has created a working group led by Deputy Minister of Industry Javier Viveros, with representatives from various financial and government institutions, to streamline the process of opening bank accounts by foreign investors following complaints about excessive bureaucracy, with a 60-day deadline to present a concrete proposal.
javier-viverososcar-loveraThe duplication work on Tape Tuja, General Elizardo Aquino Avenue, has already seen a 25% increase, totaling G. 166,960 million, and the assembly of the piles for the return viaduct over Silvio Pettirossi Avenue, in Luque, has begun.
mopcA client of Banco Itaú, Delmis Martínez, reported being the victim of a financial fraud exceeding 85 million guaraníes, which included the draining of her accounts, unauthorized use of her credit card, and the approval of a loan she claims she never requested.
itaudelmis-martinezSedeco is pushing for an update to Paraguay's Consumer Protection Code to adapt legislation to online purchases, digital services, artificial intelligence, social media advertising, and credit operations, including minimum legal guarantees, expanded cooling-off rights, and rules for influencers and automated customer service.
The Government of Paraguay, in partnership with Starlink, has launched 1,600 high-speed internet kits to connect rural schools, health centers, and remote communities, benefiting more than 50,000 students and teachers.
starlinkcopacosantiago-penajuan-david-velezgustavo-villateA Brazilian company has signed an agreement with the municipality of Itakyry, in the department of Alto Paraná, to retrofit the local ethanol plant, which has been idle for over a decade, and produce ethanol from corn instead of sugarcane, with operations expected to resume before the end of the year.
itakyryalto-paranaThe Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) have signed an agreement to cross-check financial and tax data, aiming to increase social security revenue in Paraguay and combat fraud and informality.
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