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Paraguay faces fiscal deficit and economic pressure
Paraguay's annual fiscal deficit reached 3% of GDP by the end of September 2026, totaling approximately 12 trillion Guaraníes, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. While total revenues grew by 1.6% year-on-year, government expenditures rose by 11.2%, creating a significant gap that limits the state's capacity for public investment.
Economic sectors are expressing concern over the exchange rate. Ten major unions representing production, commerce, industry, and logistics have requested a meeting with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to discuss the impact of the US dollar's depreciation on their supply chains. The groups noted that currency fluctuations also affect state revenue projections.
In the legislative sphere, the Lower House approved an information request directed at the Ministry of Public Works and Communications. The request seeks detailed technical and administrative documentation regarding construction projects near the Pedrozo pedestrian viaduct following a fatal accident. The inquiry aims to clarify inconsistencies in environmental licenses and land compensation records.
Entities
Argentina · Catamarca · Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · Claudia Centurión · Consejo Federal de Inversiones · Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic Government · Elías Suárez · Federal Investment Council · Government of the Dominican Republic · Ministry of Economy and Finance · Ministry of Public Works and Communications
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Santiago province is allocated RD$13,323 million for investment. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Public investment in 2027 will reach RD$99,427.5 million. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic's 2027 current spending is projected to increase by 12.3%. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The transport sector accounts for 92 investment projects. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Public investment for 2027 will increase by less than 3%. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National District is allocated RD$12,230.7 million for investment. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Santo Domingo province is allocated RD$13,722.6 million for investment. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] There are 209 large public investment projects planned for the 2027 period. elinformante.com.do · laveganews.net · revistamercado.do