The Economy Nobody Saw Coming: How Paraguay Quietly Outgrew Every Nation in South America

2026-02-02 - 13:35

Key Points Between 1960 and 2024, Paraguay’s economy expanded 1,519.9% — more than Brazil, Chile, Colombia, or Argentina — powered by massive hydroelectric dams and a soybean boom Moody’s awarded the country its first investment grade rating in 2024, yet 85% of teenagers fail basic math and most workers have no formal contract The same