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U.S. Relationship

Display of nanduti at the street market in Asuncion, Paraguay. Nanduti is a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace, introduced by the Spaniards
Display of nanduti at the street market in Asuncion, Paraguay. Nanduti is a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace, introduced by the Spaniards

U.S.-Paraguay Relations

The United States established diplomatic relations with Paraguay in 1861, approximately fifty years after Paraguay declared independence from Spain. Post-independence, Paraguay experienced a mix of coups, civil war, and dictatorships, with a more recent transition to civilian leadership and democratic elections. The United States supports the consolidation of Paraguay’s democracy and continued economic reform—the cornerstones of cooperation among countries in
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Display of nanduti at the street market in Asuncion, Paraguay. Nanduti is a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace, introduced by the Spaniards

U.S. Assistance to Paraguay

The U.S. Government aids the Government of Paraguay in stemming corruption, creating jobs, reducing rural poverty, and countering international criminal organizations operating in the country. A particular emphasis is placed on supporting vulnerable groups such as women, girls, indigenous peoples, and youth. U.S. assistance is aimed at improving the stability and security of Paraguay by strengthening democratic institutions and the
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Display of nanduti at the street market in Asuncion, Paraguay. Nanduti is a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace, introduced by the Spaniards

Bilateral Economic Relations

Paraguay has a small but rapidly growing open economy with a strong macroeconomic position and the potential for continued growth over the next decade. Major drivers of economic growth in Paraguay are the agriculture, retail, and construction sectors. There is a large subsistence sector and a large underground re-export sector, including the import of goods from Asia and the United
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

The U.S. delivers COVID vaccines to Paraguay.

COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries

Since July, 2021 the United States has donated 2,000,700 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Paraguay. This includes 2,000,700 Pfizer doses. Of the 2,000,700 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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