The government raised the tax on tobacco products to 20%; all revenues from this tax increase will go towards the salary increase for public health workers

Paraguay and Panama strengthened commercial ties through a business meeting hosted by Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, where Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country’s competitive advantages and mutual interest in trade collaboration

Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency due to wildfires affecting nearly 15.000 hectares in 2025, mandating urgent measures to protect ecosystems and penalize those responsible, with heat sources already surpassing recent historical averages

Paraguay set a record last year, exporting the highest amount of beef ever amounting to 353 million kilograms to 59 countries, generating over US$1,77 billion, with Chile as the top destination

The Senate approved a controversial bill imposing strict controls on NGOs who risk their autonomy, resources, and ability to defend human rights; Amnesty International urged the lower house to reject the proposal for violating international norms