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M&A of companies in Paraguay on the rise

IMIGUAY · Updated on 10/8/2026 · 5 min read

M&A of companies in Paraguay on the rise

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce confirms the increase in mergers and acquisitions of Paraguayan companies by foreign capital in the country.

Growth of corporate operations in Paraguay

The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, recently highlighted that mergers and acquisitions of Paraguayan companies by foreign capital are in frank expansion. The information was originally published by the newspaper La Nación and points out that this market trend is expected to gain even more strength in the coming months, driven by large international contributions.

Impact of large investments

During his statement, Riquelme highlighted the value of the recent investment made by a JP Morgan fund focused on the forestry sector. According to the minister, large-scale bets of this type function as an important catalyst, attracting new operations and increasing the confidence of international investors in the Paraguayan business environment.

  • Confirmed increase in mergers and acquisitions involving local companies.
  • Foreign capital shows greater interest in the Paraguayan market.
  • JP Morgan's investment in the forestry sector serves as an anchor for new operations.
  • Perspective of continuity and strengthening of this economic movement.

What this means for investors

For entrepreneurs and investors following the Paraguayan market, the heating up of mergers and acquisitions indicates a more dynamic corporate ecosystem with greater opportunities for strategic partnerships, investment exits, or the attraction of external capital for local projects.

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