INDERT seeks to increase youth land titling in Paraguay

The National Institute of Rural and Land Development (INDERT) in Paraguay is aiming to increase youth participation in land titling from 15% to 50%. Francisco Ruiz Díaz, president of INDERT, stated that this strategy seeks to promote generational renewal and strengthen rural roots by facilitating land access through measures such as price reductions.

This initiative comes amid historical challenges in Paraguay's agrarian reform. Data indicates that over 122 years, the state has acquired nearly five million hectares of land, but has historically transferred less than 10% to legitimate occupants. This inefficiency has contributed to significant land concentration.

Recent efforts include the titling of the Canaán rural settlement in Limpio, where 90% of the titles were issued to female heads of household. However, INDERT officials have noted that the institution faces operational limits due to budget constraints, which has led to protests from peasant and indigenous organizations demanding more resources for land allocation and social housing.