Analysis
In the Media

Lower-income households in Paraguay are not feeling the relief from the low overall inflation rate of 2.7% because the BCP’s macroeconomic figures mask the reality faced by vulnerable families. Low-income families spend between 55% and 65% of their income on basic necessities with very inelastic prices. While overall inflation is falling, the food and beverage subindex is adjusting much more slowly.

The Bioceanic Corridor is much more than just a highway. It is a historic opportunity for our country. This stretch of more than 3,200 kilometers, which will connect Brazil’s Atlantic ports with Chile’s Pacific ports, runs right through the heart of our nation’s Chaco region via Route PY15, said economic analyst César Addario.

The Paraguayan economy is growing strongly, but the challenge is ensuring that this growth reaches households, workers, and microenterprises. This series examines why strong macroeconomic indicators do not always translate into higher incomes, quality jobs, and reduced poverty.