The National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) led a series of operations in the department of Amambay, resulting in the seizure of electronic equipment and vehicles at locations operating without a license. The actions, carried out in coordination with the National Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office, are part of a new crackdown on illegal gambling, which may be linked to money laundering and organized crime.
Régimen de Maquila
Régimen de incentivos fiscales en Paraguay que atrajo la inversión de Grupo Dass.
Paraguay's maquila regime attracts brands such as Lacoste, Wrangler, Fila, and Good American, which already produce in the country. The system offers tax exemptions on inputs and machinery, provided the final product is exported. Beyond garment manufacturing, the sector is expanding into services like telemedicine and software development, concentrating in four strategic zones.
Brazilian group Dass, a manufacturer of footwear and apparel for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, and Umbro, announced an investment of about US$40 million to set up a plant in Mariano Roque Alonso, near Asunción, under the maquila regime. The company already generates about 600 jobs in the country.
Official data from the National Directorate of Migration show that residency requests from Brazilians in Paraguay jumped from 10,039 in 2020 to 23,526 in 2025, driven by lower taxes and the maquila regime. The phenomenon is described as a significant demographic shift, with Brazilian influencers promoting the advantages of living in the country.
Dass Group, a Brazilian manufacturer of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, Umbro, Asics and Champion, has transferred its production line from Argentina to Paraguay, attracted by tax incentives from the Maquila Regime. The new plant, inaugurated in March, received a US$ 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.
Paraguay posted a US$84.2 million trade surplus in the first quarter of 2026, reversing the previous year's deficit, thanks to the soy complex, which grew 43.2% in value. Meanwhile, electronic payments rose 24%, with 8 out of 10 transactions via QR Code, and a business mission to Taiwan opened new investment opportunities.