Latest news in Paraguay? September 5th, 2026
05-09-2026
Key developments in Paraguay around September 5, 2026:
- OAS Electoral Observation Agreement: The Organization of American States (OAS) and Paraguay’s Superior Tribunal of Electoral Justice (TSJE) formalized an agreement to deploy an Electoral Observation Mission for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October. Former Uruguayan Deputy Foreign Minister Nicolás Albertoni was appointed Chief of Mission to oversee the process involving more than five million eligible voters. Mirage News+ 1
- Japan–Paraguay Bilateral Investment Treaty: Diplomatic channels confirmed the completion of internal procedures for the bilateral agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investment between Japan and Paraguay, which is slated to officially enter into force on September 26, 2026. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Preparations for Innovation & Tech Summit: The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, alongside the Paraguayan Association of Contact Centres & BPO, finalized arrangements for the 16th Customer Experience and Innovation Congress scheduled for September 7–8 in Asunción, focusing on digital transformation, AI integration, and SME export platforms. The Asunción Times
- Industrial Investment Expansion: International construction chemicals manufacturer MC-Bauchemie formally established MC-Bauchemie Paraguay through a joint venture in Asunción, signaling continued foreign direct investment into Paraguay’s growing infrastructure and urban development sectors. European Coatings