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Itaipu Binacional

Itaipú is a binational hydropower dam shared by Paraguay and Brazil on the Paraná River. For Paraguay it is a key source of electricity, state revenue, and energy-policy negotiations with Brazil.

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Economy - Aug 15, 2026Union accuses government of hiding Imperium's $70 per MW offer to favor Atome

The union of ANDE workers accuses the Paraguayan government of hiding an offer from the company Imperium to buy energy at $70 per MW, more than double the amount negotiated with the company Atome.

Infrastructure & Environment - Aug 7, 2026Itaipu to Hold Final Light Show with Current System Before Year-Long Pause for LED Modernization

Itaipu will hold the final presentation of its light show with the current system this Saturday before a one-year pause for modernization with LED technology.

Politics - Jul 26, 2026Itaipú raises vehicle-rental budget by G. 10.7 billion and adds armored fleet

Itaipú Binacional increased its vehicle-rental budget by G. 10.7 billion under Paraguayan management, adding an armored fleet and substantially expanding the number and cost of other vehicles.

Economy - Jul 26, 2026Paraguay's electricity demand grew 18.3% in the first half of the year, says ANDE

Paraguay's electricity demand grew by 18.3% in the first half of 2026, with supply being led by the Itaipú, Yacyretá, and Acaray hydroelectric plants, while the state-owned utility ANDE reinforces its commitment to infrastructure projects for a more reliable service.

Society & Health - Jul 22, 2026Paraguay's Senate debates bills to alleviate public health system's financial crisis

The Paraguayan Senate is debating two bills to address the public health system's financial crisis, including the reallocation of funds from the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric plant for the purchase of medicines and the relaxation of a debt payment mechanism for suppliers.

Infrastructure & Environment - Jul 13, 2026Work at Itaipú reduces energy transmission to Brazil to zero

Itaipu Binacional has confirmed that modernization work has reduced energy transmission to Brazil to zero, with a sector analyst criticizing the lack of a sovereign energy policy in Paraguay and warning that the increase in local consumption is being driven by cryptocurrency mining farms.

Culture & Sport - Jul 6, 2026President announces restoration of eight historical sites in Paraguay

President Santiago Peña announced the restoration of eight historical sites, including temples and railway stations, through the Tekorenda program, and stated that Paraguay has established itself as a host for international events during the presentation of his management report.

Economy - Jul 6, 2026Paraguay Inaugurates First Green Hydrogen Unit at Itaipu

Paraguay has inaugurated its first experimental green hydrogen unit at the Itaipu Technological Park, which already operates the full production cycle using clean energy from the plant to fuel vehicles and train specialists.

Society & Health - Jul 4, 2026Paraguay's public health system performs first high-complexity pacemaker implant

Paraguay's public health system has performed its first highly complex biventricular pacemaker implant at the National Institute of Cardiology, a historic milestone made possible by the hospital's modernization funded by Itaipu Binacional.

Politics - Jul 1, 2026Itaipu Binacional opens bidding for fleet insurance worth US$5.3 million amid criticism (Note: "G." stands for "Guarani," the Paraguayan currency, but converted here to US dollars for international readability. The original value of G. 5.300 million equals approximately US$5.3 million as of recent exchange rates.)

Itaipu Binacional has opened a bidding process for a fleet insurance contract worth Gs. 5.3 billion, maintaining solvency requirements despite criticism over restricted competition and high costs.