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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Paraguay																			-  												U.S.-Paraguay Relations											 
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													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 inThe 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 the hemisphere.Collapse U.S.-Paraguay Relations															Read more about U.S.-Paraguay Relations																												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 theThe 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 rule of law, increasing economic opportunities, encouraging a more efficient business environment, and institutionalizing democratic reforms.Collapse U.S. Assistance to Paraguay															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Paraguay																												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 UnitedParaguay 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 States for re-export to neighboring countries. U.S.-Paraguay goods trade was $2.7 billion in 2017. U.S. exports to Paraguay include machinery, agricultural equipment, mineral fuels, toys, and sporting goods. U.S. imports from Paraguay include sugar, food oils, animal products, and wood products.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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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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Joint Statement on U.S.-Paraguay Bilateral Relationship
March 12, 2024
Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas Advances Through a Second Annual High-level Meeting in the Dominican Republic
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Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas High-level Meeting Outcomes for 2024
February 29, 2024
Asuncion, Paraguay: The American School of Asuncion: 2024 Special Needs Profile
February 26, 2024
Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Nephew’s Travel to Ecuador, Peru, and Paraguay
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