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Puente de la Integración

Puente internacional que conecta Paraguay y Brasil, actualmente operando de manera parcial.

Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 3:57 PM Ciudad del Este merchants ask Peña for full opening of Puente de la Integración starting in July

The Chamber of Commerce and Services of Ciudad del Este sent a letter to President Santiago Peña requesting the full opening of the Puente de la Integración as of July 1, 2026, amid the impasse in negotiations with Brazil, which maintains restrictions on light vehicle traffic.

Economy · May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM Triple Border business leaders warn: second bridge with Brazil must be fully operational before July

With expectations of a record flow of visitors during winter break, the business sector of Ciudad del Este demands the full opening of the Puente de la Integración. Diplomatic negotiations with Brazil are stalled over demands for strict migration controls, while the city prepares for an economic boom that could generate up to 50,000 new jobs.