Paraguay News in English
Paraguay news in English — markets, agribusiness, politics, and daily life, tracked every day by The Rio Times, with the company and economic intelligence our readers rely on.
Paraguay news in English, updated daily: soy and beef, Itaipú hydropower, one of South America's most stable macro stories, and a growing profile with foreign investors. The Rio Times follows Asunción's politics, the central bank, agribusiness, and the Colorado Party's long hold on power — plus daily life and business guides for expats. This page collects our latest Paraguay news, markets coverage, and analysis. Independent, English-language reporting from Latin America's daily newspaper in Rio de Janeiro.
The Big Read: Today in Paraguay
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 1, 8:30 AM ET.
Paraguay Foreign Investment Hits US$1.15BParaguay's central bank says net foreign direct investment hit a record US$1.15 billion in 2025.
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- Who Dominates Paraguay, Elites and Regions Explained
Paraguay power in one read: a one-term president, a dominant Colorado Party, dam and farm money, and a country where the poor live far from Asunción.
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- What to Do in Asunción in November 2026
Ed Sheeran makes his Paraguay debut on 26 November, museums open late on 7 November and Rock en PY Fest runs on 14 November.
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Paraguay — the brief
Paraguay Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
Paraguay population is about 6.1 million, young, mostly urban and bilingual. See the indigenous peoples, languages, migration and how groups mix.
Market snapshot
Analysis & Deep Dives
All analysis →Brazil Owns Half of Paraguay’s Itaipú Dam
Brazil and Paraguay each own half of the Itaipú dam, which supplies about 90% of Paraguay's...
Paraguay Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
Paraguay culture runs from the guarania to Berlin film prizes. See the 2026 key figures, from...
Paraguay Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Paraguay politics in October 2026: President Peña, Vice President Alliana, the Cartes split, Congress, courts, governors...
Living & doing business in Paraguay
Latest from Paraguay
Paraguay’s Ueno Bank Plans US$100M Capital
Paraguay's ueno bank unveiled a US$100 million capital plan on 29 October 2026, as a central bank director...
Paraguay Unions Urge Pension Exit From Bank
Paraguayan unions say the state pension fund holds over US$300 million at ueno bank and want it out;...
Paraguay Gets US$11.75M in US Security Aid
The US pledged US$11.75 million in Paraguay security aid on 21 October, plus an anti-narcotics office and a...
Paraguay Lets Deficit Widen to Pay Old Bills
Paraguay plans a deficit of 3.9% of GDP in 2027 to clear about US$1.3 billion in overdue bills,...
Paraguay Joins US AI Pact as Member No. 26
Paraguay signed the US-led Pax Silica declaration on 23 October, pledging its hydropower and critical minerals to the...
Paraguay Producer Prices Fall 0.8% in a Year
Paraguay producer prices fell 0.8% in September from a year earlier, a smaller drop than August's 1.7%, the...
Paraguay Policy Rate Holds at 5.50%
The Paraguay policy rate stays at 5.50% after the central bank's 23 October vote, with inflation at 1.7%...
Paraguay AI Hub Gets 286 MW Power Contract
The Paraguay AI hub got a 15-year ANDE power contract for up to 286 MW at US$48.91 per...