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The Gran Chaco at a Glance The Gran Chaco is South America’s second-largest forest region after the Amazon. It lies east of the Andes and west of the Paraguay River, and it is shared unevenly by Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and a small part of Brazil. The Dry Chaco alone covers about 87 million hectares. Paraguay’s […]
Paraguay earns a second investment-grade rating Paraguay has strengthened its standing in international capital markets after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating from BB+ to BBB-, placing it in the investment-grade category. The decision, announced in December 2025, follows Moody’s upgrade to Baa3 in July 2024, meaning Paraguay now holds investment-grade status […]
Carbon credits can create an additional income stream for forestry, conservation, agriculture, renewable-energy and efficiency projects. But they are **not created simply by owning land**: a project must prove measurable, additional, verified emission reductions or removals, typically through an internationally recognized standard and an independent audit. One carbon credit normally represents **one metric tonne of […]
Geography Area: 406,752 sq. km. (157,047 sq. mi.); about the size of California. Cities: Capital–Asuncion (pop. 518,945). Other cities–Ciudad del Este, Concepcion, Encarnacion, Pedro Juan Caballero, Coronel Oviedo. Terrain: East of the Paraguay River there are grassy plains, wooded hills, tropical forests; west of the Paraguay River (Chaco region) is low, flat, marshy plain. Climate: […]
Property Syndicates have become popular worldwide, but not all are equal. Each has a defined proposal and time frame (or should have). Here is an Australian analysis showing what to watch out for. I hope to enlighten potential investors about the tricks used by property syndicate managers to ‘window dress’ their performance. Some of these […]
Our aim here is to give potential investors an inside perspective on cattle ranching in Paraguay. Over the next 50 years, a growing world population, rising affluence, and urbanisation will drive significant demand and growth for livestock products. South America has long been a specialised beef sector, accounting for 31% of global production, but there […]
Geoffrey McRae, CEO of GTSA Real Estate Consultants, outlines basic negotiation skills that can help when approaching the sales process in a foreign country. Many foreign buyers are uncomfortable or inexperienced with the negotiation process in a country where they know little about the local customs. While the vendor has their broker to negotiate on […]
Paraguay: A Land of Opportunity in the Heart of South America Paraguay is unlike any other country. It is a magnificent country to discover, easy to live in, with rich fauna and flora, as well as its history. A country with 6.8 million inhabitants, located in the heart of South America, a Mediterranean country bordered […]
Overview South America’s real estate market is in an expansion phase, but the shape of that growth differs markedly between Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Across these six countries, the common drivers are urbanisation, infrastructure investment, and rising interest from regional and international investors seeking yield and diversification. Argentina Argentina’s market entered 2026 […]
Paraguay continues to offer foreign investors excellent choices — whether you’re a serious capital allocator or a smaller investor seeking high-growth emerging-market exposure. With the right fundamentals firmly in place, Paraguay remains one of South America’s most underrated investment destinations. A Stable, Business-Friendly Foundation Paraguay’s stable democratic government continues to respect and uphold private property […]
Paraguay’s Rising Role in the Global Soy Market Few countries have transformed their agricultural profile as rapidly as Paraguay over the past two decades. Today, Paraguay ranks among the world’s top five soybean exporters, alongside giants such as Brazil, the United States, and Argentina. With approximately 3.5 million hectares under soy cultivation, soybeans account for […]
China is pouring billions into Latin American ports and logistics, building alternative grain and commodity routes that could lock in its pivot away from the U.S. for decades. China’s new grain gateways From the docks of Brazil’s Port of Santos, a 58‑terminal complex roughly the size of 1,500 American football fields, bulk carriers loaded with […]
Paraguay’s agricultural success comes from its diverse soils, each suited to different crops and farming systems. For investors and farmers, matching the right soil type to the right crop is key to profitability and sustainability. Below is a practical overview of the main soil orders in Paraguay, where they are found locally, and what they […]
GTSA Paraguay Farm Investments Gateway to South America offers investors the opportunity to acquire undeveloped, virgin farms in Paraguay’s most sought-after location. The Alto Chaco Region. These fields are characterised by scrub forests and fairly dense hardwood timbers. They have abundant water, numerous rivers and streams, low surface groundwater, and springs. The soils have been […]
Argentina has emerged as Latin America’s fastest-growing aviation market, propelled by sweeping deregulation under President Javier Milei’s “open skies” policy and strengthened by new direct international connections — including a landmark air route linking Buenos Aires with China, the first regular trans-Pacific service in the nation’s history. According to data from the Latin America and Caribbean […]
A growing number of American investors and retirees are looking beyond Florida or Arizona and heading much farther south — to the cities, beaches, and agricultural regions of South America. Driven by rising costs at home, concern about political and tax uncertainty, and the desire for a “Plan B” residence, many are discovering that countries […]
