Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
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Paraguay political and security risk assessment
Paraguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Paraguay
What is the political and security risk in Paraguay right now?
Paraguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 6.6% in 2025 with inflation at 4%.
What are the main risks of operating in Paraguay?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Paraguay?
Paraguay moved unchanged this week and fell 2 points over the last 12 weeks, from 18 to 16.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Paraguay stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Food makes up 69% of goods exports (2025 data), so harvest, port and road disruption matter for buyers.
Trade equals 76% of GDP (2025 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$49.3 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth6.6%Latest data, 2025
Inflation4%Latest data, 2025
Trade76% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Fuel exports11% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Food exports69% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population7.0 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Paraguay threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Paraguay for business?
Paraguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 16 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Paraguay?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What is the outlook for Paraguay?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Paraguay stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Paraguay risk assessment updated?
The Paraguay threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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