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Economy · May 18, 2026, 2:55 PM Eating at the counter gets increasingly expensive at Mercado Municipal N.º 1

Traders and consumers at Mercado Municipal N.º 1 report that meal prices have risen due to increases in gas and other inputs. To save money, customers order half portions, while cooks face the challenge of retaining clientele without fully passing on costs.

Economy · May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM Paraguay Lives a Paradox: Cheaper Cars, More Expensive Supermarkets

While buying vehicles becomes more affordable, filling the basic food basket weighs increasingly on Paraguayans' pockets, reveals an analysis by economist Jorge Garicoche.