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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.
qr-sipArtificial 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.
oscar-sanabriadavid-portillotierra-adentroParaguay 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.
andeargentinaThe 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.
fabio-fustagnoluiz-augusto-de-castro-nevesclub-centenarioThe 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.
chacoData 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.
aliase-commerceParaguay 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.
biodieseldistribuidora-de-combustibles-asociadas-del-paraguaycamara-de-distribuidoras-paraguayas-de-combustiblesThe 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.
ultima-horatimoregabriela-martinezParaguay'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.
mercosurmaquilaargentinaLaw 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.
informconfequifaxandeParaguayan 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.
union-europeamercosurcesar-cerinipatricia-frutos-ruizThe 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.
marco-riquelmemaster-busciudad-del-esteThe 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.
cirsaslots-del-solblackstoneThe 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.
javier-gimenezvaca-muertaitaipuThe 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.
bonos-del-tesoromefNon-performing loans in the Paraguayan banking system are a cause for concern, with the National Development Bank (BNF) leading at 3.16% and Ueno Bank in second place at 2.74%, although the majority of banks maintain over 90% of their loans in the adequate solvency category.
uenoitauExperts 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.
deficit-fiscalThe Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Paraguay) is organizing two events to connect German companies with business opportunities in Paraguay, focusing on the water treatment and forestry and pulp industry sectors.
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.
investor-passmayngriselda-gonzalezolinda-llanoThe Paraguayan economy grew by 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, leading the regional economic climate with the highest level of optimism in Latin America.
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.
dnitThe 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).