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Paraguay infrastructure and fiscal management

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Paraguay continues to face significant challenges regarding its national infrastructure and fiscal stability. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has previously reported that 83.7% of the country’s 78,800-kilometer road network remains unpaved, prompting with only 12,912 kilometers currently featuring asphalt, concrete, cobblestone, or gravel. To address this, the MOPC projects a projected 34% budget increase to prioritize high-impact developments. developments and connectivity in densely populated areas. As of late September 2026, the nation’s annualized fiscal deficit remains at 3% of GDP, totaling approximately 12 trillion guaraníes. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this gap is driven by an 11.2% increase in government spending against a revenue growth of only 1.6%. While spending in public works and medicine has risen, these increases have largely reflected the regularization of outstanding debts to contractors and pharmaceutical companies. Economic volatility has heightened concerns among various sectors. Ten ten major unions representing production, commerce, industry, and logistics logistics, who have requested meetings with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to address the impact of discuss how US dollar depreciation on impacts supply chains and state revenue projections. revenue. Legislative oversight remains focused on infrastructure safety. safety following a fatal accident near the Pedrozo pedestrian viaduct. The Lower House has approved an information request directed at to the MOPC seeking technical and administrative documentation regarding construction near the Pedrozo pedestrian viaduct. Following a fatal accident, the inquiry aims to clarify potential inconsistencies in environmental licenses and land compensation records. Addressing the broader infrastructure gap, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reports that Paraguay requires approximately $15.175 billion in investments between 2025 and 2030. The IDB identifies transport, water and sanitation, electricity, and telecommunications as priority sectors, noting that the transport sector alone requires $6.170 billion. The report emphasizes the need for financing methods, such as private sector participation, that do not compromise public account sustainability.

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