Paraguay’s National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) has reported a significant increase in taxpayer registrations, with 92,450 new contributors added in 2025. This figure represents a substantial 8.6%rise compared to the previous year, highlighting a sustained trend towards greater economic...


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 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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Paraguay will commemorate National Democracy Day with a large open-air concert in the heart of the capital. The event, titled Serenade to Democracy, will take place on Monday, 2 February 2026. The concert will begin at 19:30 at the esplanade of the National Pantheon of the Heroes. Authorities expect strong...























































































