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Paraguay invested over $170 million in circular economy initiatives last year, generating more than 7,000 direct jobs and enabling the recycling of over 215,000 tons of materials annually.
coresaParaguay's public debt reached US$21.8 billion in May, a 6.5% increase in absolute value over five months, but the debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 36.2% due to the appreciation of the guarani and growth in GDP projections.
The import of electric and hybrid vehicles in Paraguay grew by 65.7% in 2025, but the fleet is still one of the smallest in the region, with only 4,359 units in circulation as of March 2026, according to data from CADAM and OLACDE.
bydEncarnación merchants hold a monthly discount fair to boost sales during the low season, caused by the end of the high season and the economic crisis in Argentina.
encarnacionBritish company Atome is seeking an agreement with Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE to resolve the impasse over the energy contract and unlock its fertilizer plant in Villeta, a project financed and supported by international institutions that promises to generate thousands of jobs.
andeatomevilletaRevenue for Paraguay's tax and customs authority, DNIT, fell by 17% over one year, representing a loss of G 238.8 billion. The decline is attributed to the appreciation of the guaraní against the US dollar, which reduced the local currency value of customs taxes. The majority of regions were affected, with sharp drops at key points such as Silvio Pettirossi Airport (-41%) and Santa Helena (-78%).
dnitsanta-helenajose-falconTaiwan was the primary destination, purchasing 86% of the pork exported by Paraguay in the first half of the year, which saw an 11% growth in volume and a 15% increase in revenue.
taiwanuruguayConsumer credit in Paraguay grew by 42% through May, reaching G. 35.52 billion, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of the risks of over-indebtedness, especially among lower-income families.
uenoParaguay has executed only 34.3% of the $602.3 million in bilateral loans for public works, leaving $395.7 million unused.
mopcandeMercosur has approved an agreement granting regional legal validity to the digital identities of its member countries, allowing citizens and businesses to carry out cross-border procedures online without paper documentation.
mercosurThe high volatility of the Brazilian real against the Paraguayan guarani is reversing the trade flow on the Brazil-Paraguay border, encouraging Paraguayans to shop in Brazil while reducing the purchasing power of Brazilian informal cross-border traders and affecting the value of remittances.
guaraniciudad-del-estepedro-juan-caballeroThe construction sector in Paraguay is pressuring the government for payment of a $340 million debt and for increased investment in infrastructure, which is currently insufficient to drive the country's economic growth.
gustavo-masisantiago-penaTrading in shares of Atome PLC was suspended on the London Stock Exchange due to a delay in publishing its financial statements, caused by ongoing negotiations with Paraguay's state electricity utility, ANDE, over the power contract for its green fertilizer project in Villeta.
atomeandevilletaMercosur and Japan have begun negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement that could create one of the world’s largest free trade zones, with a combined GDP of $7 trillion and a focus on sectors such as agribusiness, energy, and the automotive industry.
mercosurluqueThe Central Bank of Paraguay has capped card fees at 3% for credit and 2% for debit, including QR Code payments, to reduce costs for merchants and address distortions caused by intermediaries.
cabalqr-hubCopaco and Vox require $100 million to modernize infrastructure and deploy the 5G network in Paraguay, according to the Telecommunications Workers Union.
5gcopacovoxradiobasesThe global dollar strengthens with the Fed's monetary adjustment, while the Paraguayan guaraní remains stable, closing at G. 6,081.67 at the end of June, driven by factors such as the record soybean harvest and investments in local assets.
The influx of Brazilian students into Ciudad del Este is boosting the local economy with over $14 million monthly, but rising rents are displacing Paraguayan residents from traditional neighborhoods, sparking a housing crisis.
ciudad-del-esteboqueronThe Central Bank of Paraguay has gradually reduced credit and debit card fees to 3% and 2%, respectively, aiming to encourage electronic payments, reduce the use of cash, and promote financial inclusion in the country.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the rapid growth of consumer credit in Paraguay requires monitoring and macroprudential measures, despite considering the country's banking system solid and resilient.
The EU's sanitary restrictions on Brazilian beef create opportunities for Paraguay to expand its exports to Europe, competing with Uruguay and Argentina for market share.
union-europeaThe new Law 7599/2025, enacted by the Paraguayan government to promote renewable energy, maintains the monopoly of the National Administration of Electricity (ANDE) and discourages private investment, according to an analysis by the state utility's former president, Luis Villordo.
The Atome project, which plans hydrogen production in Paraguay using energy subsidized by the National Electricity Administration (ANDE, Paraguay's state utility), could cost public coffers $1.6 billion over 15 years, reduce jobs, and threaten the country's energy sovereignty, according to criticisms by energy expert Ricardo Canese.
atomericardo-caneseandeParaguay is negotiating over $1.6 billion in external credit by 2026 for infrastructure projects, including connectivity, sanitation, and energy, with some funds already under management and others awaiting legislative approval.