# Paraguayan industrial financing and policy initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-industrial-financing-and-policy-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-28T18:19:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Paraguayan President Santiago Peña introduced several measures to bolster the nation’s industrial sector and competitiveness. These initiatives included the ‘Paraguay Industrial’ credit line, offering long-term loans in both guaraníes and dollars, and the proposal of a bill to integrate the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with the National Secretariat of Tourism to unify economic policies. Following these announcements, the Industrial Guarantee Fund (FOGAIN), managed by the Development Finance Agency (AFD), launched a specific program to provide partial guarantees for industrial investment projects. Utilizing a USD 10 million fund to leverage up to USD 50 million in operations, the program provides tiered coverage for sectors such as agro-industry, metalworking, textiles, and wood manufacturing. Eligible companies can access credits of up to USD 2.5 million with terms extending up to 15 years. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Guarantee funds expand industrial and SME financing in Paraguay and Argentina Guarantee funds in Paraguay and Argentina are expanding financial support for industries and SMEs through credit guarantees and capital market instruments. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guarantee-funds-expand-industrial-and-sme-financing-in-paraguay-and-argentina ### 2026-09-16: Santiago Peña announces new industrial financing and ministerial integration in Paraguay President Santiago Peña announced new industrial credit lines, a guarantee fund (FOGAIN), and a bill to merge the Ministry of Industry and Commerce with the National Secretariat of Tourism in Paraguay. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-pea-announces-new-industrial-financing-and-ministerial-integration-in-paraguay --- Cite as: Paraguayan industrial financing and policy initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-industrial-financing-and-policy-initiatives