The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) predicts a 3.8% growth in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024. Carlos Carvallo, the bank’s president, made this announcement today. He explained that this forecast is based on the growth of various economic sectors. This reflects a trend towards diversification developed in recent years. Furthermore, Carvallo announced […]
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