The Central Bank of Paraguay reported a 5.4% GDP growth in the first half of 2023 on Tuesday. Agriculture, services, electricity, and manufacturing led this increase. On the demand side, net exports and both private and government consumption fueled growth. However, construction and livestock sectors performed poorly. Moreover, gross capital formation also declined. Miguel Mora, […]
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