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Mercosul

Mercosur is the South American trade bloc linking Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and associated states. For Paraguay it shapes trade, tariffs, foreign policy, and regional negotiations.

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Infrastructure & Environment - May 20, 2026Paraguay hosts annual meeting of the Mercosur Chambers of Commerce Council to discuss integration and competitiveness

On May 28, Asunción will welcome business leaders from Mercosur to discuss trade facilitation, logistics infrastructure, and reducing bureaucratic barriers. The meeting, organized by Paraguay's National Chamber of Commerce and Services, will include representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia, and will feature dialogue with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the National Foreign Ministry.

Economy - May 20, 2026Paraguay Seeks to Consolidate as Business and Investment Hub During Alide Assembly

Deputy Industry Minister Javier Viveros said the 56th General Assembly of the Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (Alide), held in Asunción, strengthens the country brand and positions Paraguay as a strategic destination for investment and industrial development. The event, running through May 22, brings together representatives from development banks and multilateral organizations, with the National Development Bank (BNF) as host.

Agriculture - May 20, 2026Paraguayan beef exports fall 25% in first four months, bucking regional trend

While Mercosur recorded an 8% increase in beef exports between January and April 2026, Paraguay saw a 25% contraction, the largest relative decline in the bloc. The average price per ton rose 17%, but shipped volume fell to 87,899 tons.

Agriculture - May 19, 2026Paraguay Anticipates European Ban on Growth Promoters and Maintains Access to EU Market

While the European Union restricts imports of Brazilian beef due to the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, Paraguay claims to have already complied with the regulation since 2023/2024, ensuring the continuity of its exports to the bloc.

Society & Health - May 18, 2026Paraguay's Maquila Reaches US$471 Million in Exports and Attracts Global Sportswear Brands

Paraguay's maquila regime recorded exports of US$471 million in the first four months of 2026, an increase of US$83 million compared to the same period in 2025. The sector generated 1,154 new jobs and approved 24 new investment programs. Additionally, brands such as Fila, Umbro, Nike, ASICS, and Champion are already producing in the country, with emphasis on the partnership between Grupo Texcin and Grupo Dass.