# Infrastructure and policy needs in South America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-policy-needs-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-21T03:15:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Business and industry leaders in Paraguay, Peru, and Argentina are calling for improved infrastructure and stable institutional frameworks to support economic growth.

In Paraguay, representatives from the road and tourism sectors have emphasized the necessity of large-scale infrastructure investment to drive industrialization and reduce logistics costs. The president of the Paraguayan Road Chamber, Paul Sarubbi, identified a potential infrastructure gap of up to USD 70 billion, noting the strategic importance of the Bioceanic Corridor. Simultaneously, the president of the Paraguayan Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism Companies, Rosanna Leticia Fustagno, warned that administrative reorganizations within the tourism sector must be accompanied by dedicated budgets and improved connectivity to be effective.

In Peru, entrepreneurs in Ayacucho have requested sustained productive policies and better road conditions to help agricultural sectors like quinoa and coffee access international markets. In Argentina, while the Río Negro Tourism Agency has secured provincial funding for 2026, operational challenges and leadership resignations have prompted debates regarding the agency’s institutional model.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Tourism sector leaders call for sustained investment and policy stability

Tourism leaders in Paraguay and Argentina emphasize that institutional restructuring must be paired with consistent funding, infrastructure investment, and stable public policies to ensure industry growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-sector-leaders-call-for-sustained-investment-and-policy-stability

### 2026-10-02: Infrastructure and policy needs highlighted by business leaders in Paraguay and Peru

Business leaders in Paraguay and Peru are calling for improved infrastructure and sustained productive policies to drive industrialization, reduce logistics costs, and support international exports.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-and-policy-needs-highlighted-by-business-leaders-in-paraguay-and-peru

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