Paraguay’s construction sector has continued to gain momentum in 2025. As a result, machinery imports have risen sharply across the country. Public and private projects have remained active in multiple regions. By year-end, 1,976 machines have entered the market. This...


Economy
Paraguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has stated that proposals to increase taxes are not a viable way to finance the deficit in the state pension fund, known as the Caja Fiscal. Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning, Felipe González Soley, affirmed this position during a work meeting with...


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When Muna Annahas speaks about hospitality, she does so from experience rather than theory. The Paraguayan entrepreneur has travelled around the world, visiting more than 45 countries. That global journey shaped her understanding of what travellers truly need when arriving at a new destination. This understanding would become the foundation...

Technology
Paraguay has introduced special electricity rates for artificial intelligence and cloud computing companies. The government announced Decree 5306 in January 2026 regarding preferential AI electricity rates to attract major technology operators to establish operations within the country. The policy targets hyperscale operators involved in high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, and cloud...

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Health
The Central Hospital of the Social Security Institute (Hospital Central del Instituto de Previsión Social) in Asunción reports a calm and routine period across its emergency departments during the transition from 2025 to 2026, with patient numbers remaining within expected levels, and zero fireworks injuries. Between 31 December 2025 and...

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The Paraguayan Government Scholarship Programme will administer the Basic Skills Test (BST) 2026 on 31 January. The test encompasses basic maths and Spanish-language skills. Information on schedules and daytime shifts will be advertised in the coming days. Exactly 18 locations will be available for test takers to sit the exam....






















































































