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The Chamber of Shopping Malls of Paraguay (CCCPy) reported a 7% increase in mall sales during the first four months of 2026, driven by supermarkets and food services, but warned of a slowdown in growth momentum due to a 25% drop in spending by Argentine visitors and the impact of dollar devaluation on exchange rates.
argentinaA delegation from the Technical Unit of the MERCOSUR Structural Convergence Fund (FOCEM), led by executive coordinator Luciano Wexell Severo, carried out an official mission in Buenos Aires to supervise the progress of three bloc-funded projects: the Buenos Aires Biomedicine Research Institute (IBioBA), the Arturo Jauretche National University (UNAJ), and the Urquiza Railway. Ambassador Alan Beraud, Argentina's permanent representative to MERCOSUR, also took part virtually. During the meetings, Wexell Severo highlighted IBioBA's success within the multi-state Biotec project, the good pace of resumed construction at UNAJ, and the strategic importance of the Urquiza Railway recovery. FOCEM, the bloc's first solidarity mechanism, has already allocated 85 million dollars in non-reimbursable funds to Argentina over 20 years, with a remaining balance of 6.2 million dollars available for new local ventures.
focemargentinaThe government of Javier Milei approved the technical pre-qualification of two international consortia to operate the Paraná and Paraguay rivers waterway, even after the Prosecution Office for Administrative Investigations pointed out "serious and evident irregularities" in the process.
javier-mileiargentinaFacing a record harvest of 29.5 million tons in the 2025/26 campaign, Argentina is experiencing a decline in wheat protein quality and is studying imports of Paraguayan wheat, recognized as an 'improver grain'. Capeco warns that the planting area in Paraguay could shrink by 10% to 15% due to lack of profitability.
argentinacapecoDass Group, a Brazilian manufacturer of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, Umbro, Asics and Champion, has transferred its production line from Argentina to Paraguay, attracted by tax incentives from the Maquila Regime. The new plant, inaugurated in March, received a US$ 40 million investment. While the factory in Coronel Suárez (Buenos Aires) was closed, the unit in Eldorado (Misiones) operates at reduced capacity, generating uncertainty among workers.
argentinamaquilacalzadotextilThe Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY) has resolved its financial contingency, resumed works and supplier payments, and is advancing the Aña Cuá project, according to its financial chief. An operational agreement with Argentina and cost-cutting measures have stabilized cash flow, but the lack of a definitive tariff remains a structural challenge.
ebyyacyretaargentinaana-cuaParaguay's soybean exports rose 37% year-on-year to 3.94 million tons by April 2026, according to Capeco. Total complex revenues reached $1.93 billion, with Argentina as the top destination. The boom is attributed to strong global demand for plant proteins and biofuels.
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