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Paraguay food security and economic stability
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Paraguay has demonstrated progress in food security and economic stability. A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) identified Paraguay as one of the top four Latin American nations in reducing hunger, sharing third place in the region with Colombia through a 4.1% reduction in subnourishment. This progress is attributed to government social programs under Santiago Peña, such as the ‘Hambre Cero en las Escuelas’ program and the Universal Pension for the Elderly. Following these developments, economic Economic data from the Central Bank indicated that Paraguay’s indicates continued stability. Following a period where inflation rate reached 0% in August. August, recent reports confirm that the monthly inflation rate remained at 0% for August, with the year-to-date accumulated inflation adjusting to 1.5%. This stability was has been driven by price decreases in various food categories, including beef, poultry, pork, and vegetables, as well as vegetables. Additionally, the appreciation of the guaraní against the US dollar, which dollar has lowered the cost of imported durable goods. While price increases occurred in fuels and certain services, the year-to-date accumulated inflation reached 1.8%, a decrease from the 3.4% recorded during fuel prices have seen increases, the same period in 2025. overall inflationary trend remains low compared to previous periods.
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