Lessons from a model that manages to grow without jeopardizing the future
Experience in South America shows that macroeconomic stability depends on mechanisms that limit political discretion. Through technical committees and reserve funds, Chile has established a resilient system that can now serve as a roadmap for Paraguay’s economic safeguards.
Lessons from Chile: The 1980 Constitution and Its Economic Pillars
In this third installment of the series “Constitutional Safeguards for Fiscal Stability in Paraguay,” we examine a case that marked a turning point in Latin America: the 1980 Chilean Constitution.
Paraguay's fiscal fragility in the absence of institutional safeguards
Paraguay cerró el ejercicio 2025 con un déficit fiscal oficial del 2,0% del PIB, según el Informe de Situación Financiera de la Administración Central (Situfin) del Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF). Se trata de G. 7.480 mil millones, equivalentes a USD 1.047 millones, el mejor resultado desde 2019 y una mejora respecto al 2,5% […]
Itaipú's 50th Anniversary: From Revenue to Development
The Treaty of Itaipu was signed on April 26, 1973, in Brasília with the aim of harnessing the water resources of the Paraná River for the production of electricity.
The lack of a constitutional framework undermines control over public spending
The National Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, enacted on June 20, 1992, represents a milestone in the transition to democracy following decades of authoritarian rule. However, when it comes to fiscal governance, it is notably silent on the matter, a fact that has shaped the country’s economic trajectory.
Pay now, yes; touch the deficit, no
As a Paraguayan living abroad who is passionate about our beautiful homeland and has closely followed the evolution of our public finances, I view the debate that has emerged in recent days with concern.
Energy at the Limit: “Demand Is Rising, but Decisions Are Lacking”
To conclude the series on energy published every Sunday in the pages of La Tribuna, we present an interview with César Addario Soljancic. Throughout his articles, the Paraguayan economist has provided a technical and strategic analysis of Paraguay’s energy future, its limitations, and its opportunities.
Ongoing infrastructure projects are positioning the country as a regional energy hub
En los próximos años, nuestro país tiene la oportunidad de pasar de ser un exportador neto de energía a convertirse en el verdadero centro de integración energética del Cono Sur. No se trata de un sueño retórico: es una estrategia concreta, respaldada por infraestructura ya licitada, obras en ejecución y proyectos en fase avanzada de […]
Hydroelectric model loses ground in the face of climate variability
We Paraguayans have built our energy sovereignty on water. Itaipú and Yacyretá have made us one of the countries with the cleanest energy mix in the world: nearly 100% renewable, with more than 99% coming from hydroelectric sources.
Opening up to private companies changes ANDE's historical role in the energy sector
La Administración Nacional de Electricidad (Ande) ha sido durante décadas el pilar indiscutido del sector eléctrico paraguayo: un monopolio verticalmente integrado que generaba, transmitía y distribuía la energía, todo bajo un mismo techo. Ese modelo, heredado de la Ley 966/64, permitió electrificar el país a gran velocidad gracias al enorme potencial hidroeléctrico de Itaipú y […]
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