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The Senate passed a bill allowing the MEF to pay roughly US$100 million in interest on overdue payments to construction companies for delayed works. The measure, which now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, sparked heated debate and criticism from senators who point to unconstitutionality and lack of transparency.
mefParaguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and representatives of pharmaceutical suppliers have not reached a final agreement on the public debt to the sector, estimated at nearly US$ 1 billion. In a meeting on Wednesday, the government confirmed partial payments of US$ 80 million in May, US$ 50 million in June, and US$ 70 million in July, but negotiations will continue next week.
mefcripfaEconomy Minister Óscar Lovera announced that the MEF expects to carry out five more sovereign debt issues this year, after already raising US$ 110 million in April. He warned that dollar maturities in the second half will pressure Treasury accounts, adding to the exchange-rate impact on tax revenue.
oscar-loveramefThe Ministry of Economy and Finance has started meetings with executive branch entities to gather data and define priorities for the 2027 General National Budget. The meetings, which continue throughout the week, also monitor the 2026 budget execution.
mefParaguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the National Treasury payment schedule for May salaries and pensions, starting on May 22 with veterans and pensioners.
mefThe Paraguayan Senate approved, amid heated debate, a bill authorizing the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to pay about US$100 million in late interest on unpaid construction certificates. The measure, which now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, was criticized by opposition lawmakers, who consider it unconstitutional and question the lack of transparency regarding the works.
mefParaguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that the cumulative fiscal deficit from January to April 2026 was 0.8% of GDP, within the 1.5% limit. The result reflects moderate revenues, exchange-rate impact and spending in strategic sectors.
deficit-fiscalmefThe Ministry of Economy and Finance held a closed-door meeting with pharmaceutical suppliers to discuss the state debt of over $1 billion, but barred journalists, who were stopped on the sidewalk outside the institution.
mefThe Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) have begun new revenue and expenditure estimates to decide whether to raise the fiscal deficit cap, currently set at 1.5% of GDP. The move comes after first-quarter revenue fell short of expectations, while the accumulated deficit has already reached 0.8% of GDP and the annualized figure stands at 2.2%.
deficit-fiscalmefdnitcavialpafactoringThe Paraguayan Road Chamber (Cavialpa) demands from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) the regulation of the factoring system to settle state debts with contractors. The sector warns that delays force private indebtedness and that current payments do not reduce the accumulated liability.
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