# Paraguayan commercial and economic development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-commercial-and-economic-development
> Updated: 2026-09-29T21:11:23.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Paraguay is implementing various strategies to strengthen its commercial identity and economic sectors. The government, led by President Santiago Peña and Minister of Industry and Commerce Marco Riquelme, has begun awarding ‘Marca País’ (Country Brand) licenses to approximately 43 local businesses and projects. This initiative seeks to provide a platform for national brands to compete internationally and includes the announcement of the Ibero-American Country Brand Forum 2026 to foster regional cooperation.

Parallel to these branding efforts, the nation’s franchise sector has reached a stage of maturity. The sector currently includes more than 100 brands with over 500 points of sale, generating an estimated US$ 200 million in annual turnover and creating between 5,000 and 6,000 direct jobs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Paraguay franchise sector reaches US$ 200M in annual turnover

Paraguay's franchise sector has reached a level of maturity with over 100 brands and 500 points of sale, generating US$ 200 million annually and up to 6,000 direct jobs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-franchise-sector-reaches-us-200m-in-annual-turnover

### 2026-09-11: Paraguay awards ‘Marca País’ licenses to dozens of local businesses

Paraguay has awarded ‘Marca País’ licenses to over 40 local businesses to boost their international competitiveness and strengthen the nation's global commercial identity.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-initiatives-in-chile-distribute-medical-equipment-and-fund-student-projects

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