In 2023, Paraguay’s economy experienced a 4.7% upswing, according to a report by the Central Bank of Paraguay (CBP). This boost came from services, manufacturing, livestock, and power generation. Yet, drops in construction and farming slightly held back progress. Spending patterns also shaped the economy. More goods went abroad than came in, and people spent […]
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