Moving to Paraguay: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

7,191,685

Population Growth Rate

1.23%

Urban Population

61.900000

Population in Major Urban Areas

ASUNCION (capital) 2.139 million

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Age Structure

25.040000

Median Age

26.300000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

17

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

4.61

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

2.01

Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49

79.4%

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49

79.4%

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.050000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-0.08

Ethnic Groups

mestizo (mixed Spanish and Amerindian) 95%

Nationality Noun

Paraguayan(s)

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Literacy - total population

94%

Literacy - male

94.9%

Literacy - female

93%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

4.8%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

13.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

76.600000

Infant Mortality Rate

21.480000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

21.480000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

99

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.11

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

1.3

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

9.7%

Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk

intermediate

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

17.9%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

96.100000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

3.4%

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Economic Overview

Agriculture: The Backbone of Paraguay's Economy Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Paraguay's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment.

Known as the "Heart of South America," Paraguay boasts fertile lands conducive to cultivating crops such as soybeans, corn, wheat, and sugarcane.

The country is a leading global exporter of soybeans, with vast expanses of land dedicated to this lucrative crop.

Furthermore, Paraguay's livestock sector, including cattle and poultry farming, plays a vital role in the economy, catering to both domestic consumption and export markets.

Agricultural expansion and modernization efforts have propelled Paraguay into the global spotlight, attracting investment and driving economic growth.

Diversification and Industrialization In recent years, Paraguay has endeavored to diversify its economy beyond agriculture, embracing industrialization and innovation.

Manufacturing has grown significantly, particularly in food processing, textiles, and automotive assembly.

Foreign investment has played a pivotal role in driving this expansion, with multinational corporations establishing operations in the country to capitalize on its strategic location and business-friendly environment.

Paraguay's renewable energy sector is also gaining momentum, with investments in hydroelectric power generation harnessing the country's abundant water resources.

The Itaipu Dam, one of the world's most extensive hydroelectric facilities, symbolizes Paraguay's commitment to clean energy and sustainability.

Trade and Regional Integration Paraguay's strategic location at the crossroads of South America has positioned it as a key player in regional trade and integration initiatives.

The country is a member of Mercosur, a regional trading bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, facilitating the free movement of goods, services, and capital among member states.

Furthermore, Paraguay's export-oriented economy benefits from preferential trade agreements with various countries, enhancing its access to international markets.

The country's export portfolio includes agricultural products, textiles, minerals, and manufactured goods, with neighboring countries serving as primary trading partners.

Challenges and Opportunities While Paraguay's economic growth story is impressive, the country faces challenges that require attention and proactive measures.

Inequality, infrastructure deficiencies, and institutional reforms are among the key areas that policymakers are addressing to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.

Moreover, Paraguay must navigate external factors such as global market volatility and climate change, which pose risks to its agricultural-dependent economy.

Diversification efforts and investments in human capital and infrastructure are essential to building resilience and fostering long-term prosperity.

Industries

sugar, cement, textiles, beverages, wood products, steel, metallurgic, electric power

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$8,800.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

3%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$87,980,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$8,800.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

3%

GDP - official exchange rate

$29,070,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 67.4% government
• consumption: 12% investment in fixed
• capital: 15.9% investment in
• inventories: 0.3% exports of goods and
• services: 46.8% imports of goods and
• services: -42.4%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

18.9%

GDP by Sector- Industry

18.5%

GDP by Sector- services

62.6%

Industrial Growth Rate

6.5%

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Inflation Rate

7.2%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

guarani (PYG)

Currency Name and Code

Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

28.9%

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Labor Force

3,038,000

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

Major Industries

sugar, cement, textiles, beverages, wood products, steel, metallurgic, electric power

Agriculture Products

• cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, corn, wheat, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), fruits, vegetables
• beef, pork, eggs, milk
• timber

Population Below Poverty Line

18.8%

Child Labor - # of children ages 5-14

205,297

Child Labor - % of children ages 5-14

15%

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

26.5%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

18.5%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

55%

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Annual Budget

$3,238,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

36.1%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

1.6%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

18.9%

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Full Country Name

Republic of Paraguay

Country Name

Paraguay

Local - Long

República del Paraguay

Local - Short

Paraguay

Etymology- history of name

the precise meaning of the name Paraguay is unclear, but it seems to derive from the river of the same name; one explanation has the name meaning "water of the Payagua" (an indigenous tribe that lived along the river)

Independence

14-15 May 1811 (from Spain); note - the uprising against Spanish authorities took place during the night of 14-15 May 1811 and both days are celebrated in Paraguay

National Holiday

Independence Day, 14-15 May (1811) (observed 15 May); 14 May is celebrated as Flag Day

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Government Type

presidential republic

Constitution

• history: several previous; latest approved and promulgated 20 June 1992
• amendments: proposed at the initiative of at least one quarter of either chamber of the National Congress, by the president of the republic, or by petition of at least 30,000 voters; passage requires a two-thirds majority vote by both chambers and approval in a referendum; amended 2011

Legal System:

civil law system with influences from Argentine, Spanish, Roman, and French civil law models; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court of Justice

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President Santiago PEÑA Palacios (since 15 August 2023); Vice President Pedro Lorenzo ALLIANA Rodríguez (since 15 August 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
• head of government: President Santiago PEÑA Palacios (since 15 August 2023); Vice President Pedro Lorenzo ALLIANA Rodríguez (since 15 August 2023)
• cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
• elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a single 5-year term; election last held on 30 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2028)
• election results: 2023: Santiago PEÑA Palacios elected president; percent of vote - Santiago PEÑA Palacios (ANR) 43.9%, Efraín ALEGRE (PLRA) 28.3%, Paraguayo "Payo" CUBAS Colomés (PCN) 23.6%, other 4.2% 2018: Mario ABDO BENÍTEZ elected president; percent of vote - Mario ABDO BENÍTEZ (ANR) 49%, Efraín ALEGRE (PLRA) 45.1%, other 5.9%

Legislative Branch:

• Description: bicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional consists of: Chamber of Senators or Camara de Senadores (45 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms) Chamber of Deputies or Camara de Diputados (80 seats; members directly elected in 18 multi-seat constituencies - corresponding to the country's 17 departments and capital city - by closed-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
• elections: Chamber of Senators - last held on 30 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2028)
• Chamber of Deputies - last held on 30 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2028)
• Election Results: Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party/coalition - ANR 45.7%, PLRA 24.4%, PCN 11.5%, PEN 5.2%, PPQ 2.5%, other 10.7%; seats by party/coalition - ANR 23, PLRA 12, PCN 5, PEN 2, PPQ 1, other 2;
• composition - men 38, women 7, percent of women 18.4%
• Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party/coalition - ANR 44%, PLRA 30.9%, PCN 8.3%, PPQ 3.6%, PEN 2.9%; other 10.3%; seats by party/coalition - ANR 49, PLRA 21, PCN 4, PEN 2, PPQ 1, other 3;
• Composition: men 68, women 12, percent of women 17.6%;
• Note: total National Congress percent of women NA%

Judicial Branch:

• office: justices proposed by the Council of Magistrates or Consejo de la Magistratura, a 6-member independent body, and appointed by the Chamber of Senators with presidential concurrence; judges can serve until mandatory retirement at age 75
• subordinate courts: appellate courts; first instance courts; minor courts, including justices of the peace

Regions or States:

• Summary: 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital city*
• Alto Paraguay
• Alto Parana
• Amambay
• Asuncion*
• Boqueron
• Caaguazu
• Caazapa
• Canindeyu
• Central
• Concepcion
• Cordillera
• Guaira
• Itapua
• Misiones
• Neembucu
• Paraguari
• Presidente Hayes
• San Pedro

Political Parties and Leaders:

• Asociacion Nacional Republicana (National Republican Association) - Colorado Party or ANR [Mario ABDO BENITEZ]
• Avanza Pais coalition or AP [Adolfo FERREIRO]
• Frente Guasu (Broad Front coalition) or FG [Fernando Armindo LUGO Mendez]
• GANAR Alliance (Great Renewed National Alliance) (alliance between PLRA and Guasú Front)
• Movimiento Hagamos or MH [Antonio "Tony" APURIL]
• Movimiento Union Nacional de Ciudadanos Eticos (National Union of Ethical Citizens) or UNACE [Jorge OVIEDO MATTO]
• Partido Cruzada Nacional (National Crusade Party) or PCN [Paraguayo "Payo" CUBAS Colomés]
• Note: formerly Movimiento Cruzada Nacional Partido del Movimiento al Socialismo or P-MAS [Camilo Ernesto SOARES Machado] Partido Democratica Progresista (Progressive Democratic Party) or PDP [Rafael FILIZZOLA] Partido Encuentro Nacional or PEN [Fernando CAMACHO] Partido Liberal Radical Autentico (Authentic Radical Liberal Party) or PLRA [Efrain ALEGRE] Partido Pais Solidario or PPS [Carlos Alberto FILIZZOLA Pallares] Partido Popular Tekojoja or PPT [Sixto PEREIRA Galeano] Patria Querida (Beloved Fatherland Party) or PPQ [Miguel CARRIZOSA]

Suffrage:

18 years of age; universal and compulsory until the age of 75

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: yes citizenship by
• descent: at least one parent must be a native-born citizen of Paraguay dual citizenship
• recognized: yes residency requirement for
• naturalization: 3 years

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Capital Name

Asunción

Capital - geographic coordinate

25 16 S, 57 40 W

Capital Time Difference

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Daylight Savings Time

+1hr, begins first Sunday in October; ends last Sunday in March

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International Organization Participation:

• CAN (associate)
• CD
• CELAC
• FAO
• G-11
• G-77
• IADB
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (national committees)
• ICCt
• ICRM
• IDA
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM
• IPU
• ISO (correspondent)
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• LAES
• LAIA
• Mercosur
• MIGA
• MINURSO
• MINUSTAH
• MONUSCO
• NAM (observer)
• OAS
• OPANAL
• OPCW
• Pacific Alliance (observer)
• PCA
• PROSUR
• UN
• UNASUR
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNFICYP
• UNHRC
• UNIDO
• Union Latina
• UNISFA
• UNMIL
• UNMISS
• UNOCI
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction; accepts ICCt jurisdiction

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Marc OSTFIELD (since 9 March 2022)
• Embassy: 1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue, Asuncion
• Mailing Address: 3020 Asuncion Place, Washington DC 20521-3020
• Telephone: [595] (21) 248-3000
• FAX: [595] (21) 213-728
• Email: ParaguayACS@state.gov
• Website: https://py.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Jose Antonio DOS SANTOS BEDOYA (since 15 September 2021)
• Chancery: 2209 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
• Telephone: [1] (202) 483-6960
• FAX: [1] (202) 234-4508
• Email: gabineteembaparusa@mre.gov.py
• Consulate(s) General: Los Angeles, Miami, New York

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Geographic Location

South America

Geographic Coordinates

23 00 S, 58 00 W

Total Area

157,047 Square Miles 406,752 Square Kilometers

Land Area

153,398 Square Miles 397,302 Square Kilometers

Water Area

3,649 Square Miles 9,450 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

2,482 Miles 3,995 Kilometers

Border Countries

Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km

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Terrain

grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay

Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere

Highest Point

842 Meters

Highest Point Location

Cerro Pero (Cerro Tres Kandu) 842 m

Lowest Point

46 Meters

Lowest Point Location

junction of Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana 46 m

Natural Resources

hydropower, timber, iron ore, manganese, limestone

Irrigated Land

259 Square Miles 670 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Daylight saving time

+1hr, begins first Sunday in October; ends last Sunday in March

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Climate

Paraguay's climate is seasonal and subject to abrupt changes.

It is subtropical, with summer and winter seasons opposite those in the United States.

Winds are generally moderate, but high winds accompanied by thunder and electrical storms are common, especially in summer.

The long, hot summer lasts from October through March, with January average maximum temperature 91ºF and mean temperature 81øF.

Severe hot spells with very high humidity are common.

Temperatures often exceed 100ºF during the day from December to February (the official record high temperature is 109ºF), with little relief at night.

Winter extends from June through August.

Cold snaps of 4 or 5 days with temperatures in the low 40s and high 30s are interspersed with several days in the upper 70s and low 80s.

Frosts occur rarely.

The official record low in Asuncion is 32ºF, although the damp air make it seem much colder.

With frequent and abrupt changes, from winter to summer-like weather and back again (temperature changes of 20ºF-50ºF are common), Relative humidity ranges between 67% and 78% (monthly averages) year round and is particularly high in summer.

Asuncion's average 59-inch annual rainfall is well distributed seasonally.

Slightly greater amounts fall in hotter months.

Torrential rains cause annual floods in riverside communities.

The Chaco, which receives little rainfall, becomes semiarid in its westernmost reaches.

During rainy periods, however, water covers large areas due to the impermeable clay subsoil.

Terrain

grassy plains and wooded hills east of Rio Paraguay

Gran Chaco region west of Rio Paraguay mostly low, marshy plain near the river, and dry forest and thorny scrub elsewhere

Location

Central South America, northeast of Argentina, southwest of Brazil

Total Area

157,047 Square Miles 406,752 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Argentina 1,880 km, Bolivia 750 km, Brazil 1,290 km

Environment - Current Issues

• deforestation
• water pollution
• inadequate means for waste disposal present health risks for many urban residents
• loss of wetlands

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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Exports

$3,130,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$9,567,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

soybeans, feed, cotton, meat, edible oils, electricity, wood, leather

Major Imports

road vehicles, consumer goods, tobacco, petroleum products, electrical machinery

Top Export Partners

Brazil 29.8%, Argentina 18%, Chile 5.5%, Bermuda 4%

Top Import Partners

Brazil 28.9%, US 22.5%, Argentina 17.7%, Uruguay 4.7%, Hong Kong 4.3%, China 4.1%

Export Partners

Brazil 29.8%, Argentina 18%, Chile 5.5%, Bermuda 4%

Import Partners

Brazil 28.9%, US 22.5%, Argentina 17.7%, Uruguay 4.7%, Hong Kong 4.3%, China 4.1%

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Country Description

Paraguay is a constitutional democracy with a developing economy.

Tourist facilities are adequate in the capital city of Asuncion, but vary greatly in quality and prices.

If you are planning to travel outside Asuncion, consider consulting with a travel agency, as adequate tourist facilities are limited in other cities and almost nonexistent in remote areas.

Safety & Security

The U.S.

Embassy is not aware of any specific terrorist threat to U.S. citizens in Paraguay.

Nevertheless, you should remain vigilant at all times while travelling; U.S. citizens overseas may be targeted by extremist groups regardless of the country they are in.

Individuals and organizations providing financial support to extremist groups operate in Ciudad del Este and along the tri-border area between Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina.

A small armed anti-government militant group known as the Ejercito del Pueblo Paraguayo (EPP) operates in the northern San Pedro and southern Concepcion Departments.

Drug trafficking and associated violence remains a serious concern in Amambay Department.

Because of concerns about the lack of security in border areas and certain departments, the U.S.

Embassy in Asuncion requires U.S. government personnel and their family members to provide advance notice and a travel itinerary when traveling to Ciudad del Este, or to the San Pedro, Concepcion, Amambay, and Canindeyu Departments.

As a general precaution, the Embassy also requests its employees to provide an itinerary and contact information whenever they travel outside the capital.

Over the past several years, there have been several high-profile kidnappings in the interior of the country – particularly in the Department of Concepcion.

Members of the Paraguayan business community and their family members have been targeted.

It is generally believed that the individuals responsible for the kidnappings are financially motivated and have selected their targets based on the victims’ wealth and perceived willingness to pay ransom.

Avoid large gatherings or other events where crowds have congregated to demonstrate or protest.

Such activities have resulted in intermittent road closures including major routes traveled by tourists and residents.

While generally nonviolent, demonstrations and/or roadblocks have turned violent in the past.

If you encounter demonstrations and/or roadblocks, do not attempt to continue your travel and do not confront the crowd.

Instead, turn around and find a different route or wait for the road to reopen.

Uniformed police often conduct roving checks of vehicles and passengers.

All lawful police instructions should be adhered to.

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Crime

Crime has increased steadily over the past several years posing a challenge to the Paraguayan National Police.

Although most crime is nonviolent, there has been an increase in the use of weapons, and there have been incidents where extreme violence has been used.

U.S. citizens have on occasion been the victims of assault, robbery, and rape.

Local authorities frequently lack the training and resources to solve these cases.

Under these circumstances, U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Paraguay should be aware of their surroundings and security at all times.

Travelers and residents alike should take common sense precautions including refraining from displaying expensive-looking cameras and jewelry, large amounts of money, or other valuable items.

Criminals often target those thought to be wealthy.

Resistance to armed assailants has often aggravated the situation and therefore is not advised.

Armed robbery, car theft, and home invasions are a problem in both urban and rural areas.

Street crime, including pick pocketing and mugging, is prevalent in cities.

The number of pick pocketing incidents and armed assaults is also increasing on public buses and in the downtown area of Asuncion.

A common tactic is the use of motorcycles by robbers to quickly approach their victims and then brandish a weapon and demand a wallet or purse.

Please note that this method of operation – two men on a motorcycle – is something for which you should be attentive.

As many incidents on public buses involve individuals snatching valuables, passengers should not wear expensive-looking jewelry or display other flashy items.

There have been incidents of pilferage from checked baggage at both airports and bus terminals.

Travelers have found it prudent to hide valuables on their person or in carry-on luggage.

Unauthorized ticket vendors also reportedly operate at the Asuncion bus terminal, badgering travelers into buying tickets for substandard or non-existent services.

Despite concerted efforts by the Paraguayan government over the last several years to improve the quality of its police force, corruption continues to be a problem within the Paraguayan National Police.

Police are frequently involved in various criminal activities and actively solicit bribes.

Uniformed police often conduct roving checks of vehicles and passengers.

All lawful police instructions should be adhered to.

However, the Embassy does not support the payment of bribes under any circumstances and encourages U.S. citizens to contact the Embassy if they believe they are being treated improperly.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you will be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Paraguay, you are subject to its laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available under U.S. law.

Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Paraguay, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not wherever you go.

Persons violating Paraguayan laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Paraguay are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

If you should find yourself in jail or legal trouble, you can contact the Consular Section of the U.S.

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Medical Facilities

Adequate medical facilities, prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplies, and services are available in Asuncion.

Elsewhere these are limited, and in rural areas may not exist.

Traffic Safety

• phone: 0981-534-272), Pozo Colorado (cell
• phone: 0981-939-611 – 0982-590-037), Villa Florida (tel. 083-240-205), and Yby Yau (0985-846-308). Towing services are scarce outside urban areas. Twenty-four-hour tow truck services from Asuncion may be contacted by telephoning (021) 224-366, (021) 208-400, (cellular service provider) Tigo by dialing *822 or 0971-951-930. For an extra fee, these companies may provide service outside Asuncion, but they typically demand immediate payment and may not accept credit cards.

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Airports - total

799

Airports with Paved Runways

15

Railways

22 Miles 36 Kilometers

Roadways- total

19,921 Miles 32,059 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

3,020 Miles 4,860 Kilometers

Waterways

1,926 Miles 3,100 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Asuncion, Villeta, San Antonio, Encarnacion

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Telephones

387,300

Cell Phones

4,330,000

Internet Users

280,000

Internet Country Code

.py

Internet Hosts

167,281

Broadcast Media

• 6 privately owned TV stations
• about 75 commercial and community radio stations
• 1 state-owned radio network

Telephone System

• assessment: the fixed-line market is a state monopoly and fixed-line telephone service is meager; principal switching center is in Asuncion
• domestic: deficiencies in provision of fixed-line service have resulted in a rapid expansion of mobile-cellular services fostered by competition among multiple providers
• international: country code - 595; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

8,500,000,000

Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

45,140,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

53,190,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

26,820

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Anthem History

Paraguayos, Repú blica o Muerte is the national anthem of Paraguay. The lyrics were written by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa

Anthem Lyrics

• riquezas: magnífico Edén. Cuando entorno rugió la Discordia que otros Pueblos fatal devoró, paraguayos, el suelo sagrado con sus alas un ángel cubrió. ¡Oh! cuán pura, de lauro ceñida, dulce Patria te ostentas así En tu enseña se ven los colores del zafiro, diamante y rubí. En tu escudo que el sol ilumina, bajo el gorro se mira el león. Doble imagen de fuertes y libres, y de glorias, recuerdo y blasón. De la tumba del vil feudalismo se alza libre la Patria deidad; opresores, ¡doblad rodilla!, compatriotas, ¡el Himno entonad! Suene el
• grito: "¡Repú blica o muerte!", nuestros pechos lo exhalen con fe, y sus ecos repitan los montes cual gigantes poniéndose en pie. Libertad y justicia defiende nuestra Patria; tiranos, ¡oíd!: de sus fueros la carta sagrada su heroísmo sustenta en la lid. Contra el mundo, si el mundo se opone, Si intentare su prenda insultar, batallando vengar la sabremos o abrazo con ella expirar. Alza, oh Pueblo, tu espada esplendente que fulmina destellos de Dios, no hay más medio que libre o esclavo y un abismo divide a los dos. En las auras el Himno resuene, repitiendo con eco
• triunfal: ¡a los libres perínclita gloria!, ¡a la Patria laurel inmortal!

Anthem Lyrics English

• Paraguayans: Republic or Death! Our spirit gave us liberty Neither opressors nor slaves exist Where union and equality reign. The peoples of the Americas, unfortunately, Were oppressed for three centuries by a scepter Bt one magnificent day surging forth, "Enough", it said, and broke the scepter. Our fathers, grandiose in battle, Showed their martial glory; And after smashing the august diadem, Raised the triumphal cap. A new Rome, the Fatherland shall proudly display Two leaders of name and valor Who, rivals, like Romulus and Remus Divided government and power. Long years, during which Phoebus in the clouds Saw darken the pearl of the South, Today a grand hero appears Raising up again her glory and virtue... Europe and the world salute her with applause And also acclaim Invincible bastion of heroism, Magnificent Eden of riches. (But) when discord rumbled all around Which fatally devoured other Peoples, Paraguayans, the sacred ground Was covered by an angel with its wings. Oh, how pure, of laurel girded Sweet Fatherland, in this manner you show yourself. In your ensign one sees the colors Of sapphire, diamond, and ruby. In your coat of arms, which the Sun illuminates, Under the cap, one sees the lion. Double image of the strong and the free, And of glories, the memory and crest. From the tomb of vile feudalism The national Deity rises free; Oppressors, bend your knees! Compatriots, entone the hymn! Sound the cry, "Republic or death"! Our breasts exhale it with faith, And the mountains repeat its echoes Like giants arising. Our Fatherland defends liberty and justice;
• Tyrants: listen! The laws in its sacred charter Will sustain its heroism in the fight. Against the world, if the world opposes it, If the world dares to insult her security, Battling to avenge we shall know her Or die embracing her. Arise, oh People, your splendid sword That strikes with sparkles of God, There is no middle ground between free or slave And an abyss divides the two. In the gentle breezes the Hymn resounds, Repeating with triumphal
• echo: For the free, renowned glory! For the Fatherland, immortal laurel!