Paraguay welcomed 3.66 million international visitors in 2025, marking a 91.24% rise from the previous year, according to the National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur). The growth reflects strong regional interest, especially from neighbouring Argentina. As a result, tourism has become...


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...


Business

Paraguay has taken two significant steps to strengthen its position in global meat markets. During January 2026, the country is advancing export negotiations with Türkiye while consolidating access to the United Arab Emirates. The developments reflect the country’s broader strategy to diversify destinations and deepen trade ties beyond traditional partners....

Technology
Paraguay has entered the fifth-generation (5G) telecommunications era following a competitive bidding process. The tender process is managed by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies and the National Telecommunications Commission. The regulatory framework awarded spectrum rights to two operators, Claro and Nubicom, opening the market to multiple service providers....

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Health
Coronel Oviedo General Hospital strengthened cancer care access for residents across the Caaguazú department during 2025. The hospital delivered 2,591 clinical oncology consultations throughout the year. Patients avoided long journeys to national reference centres for specialised treatment. This improvement eased pressure on families and reduced associated travel expenses. Health authorities...

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On 28 January 2026, a bust honouring Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into space, was inaugurated on Asunción’s North Costanera. The installation was made possible through a joint initiative. This initiative involved the charitable foundation Dialogue of Cultures – United World, the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and...


























































































