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"Investor Pass" Launched to Attract Foreign Capital with Permanent Residency
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay /Economy & Trade

"Investor Pass" Launched to Attract Foreign Capital with Permanent Residency

From ABC Color · (6d ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Paraguay launched "Investor Pass," a new system to attract foreign capital by offering permanent residency through direct investment.
  • The program allows investors to bypass temporary residency and invest $200,000 in real estate or the stock market, or $150,000 in tourism.
  • This initiative aims to boost Paraguay's economy by injecting liquidity into its stock market and stimulating the construction and tourism sectors.

ABC Color proudly highlights Paraguay's innovative "Investor Pass" initiative, a strategic move designed to significantly boost foreign investment and economic growth. Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, and Director of Migrations, Jorge Kronawetter, spearheaded the launch in Brazil, signaling Paraguay's proactive approach to attracting global capital. The "Investor Pass" simplifies the path to permanent residency, allowing foreigners to invest directly without the previous hurdles of temporary residency and job creation requirements. This new system, requiring a $200,000 investment in real estate or the stock market, or $150,000 in tourism, is a testament to Paraguay's commitment to becoming a prime destination for international investors. The article emphasizes how this aligns with the government's "Industrial Revolution" pillar, aiming to channel resources efficiently into Paraguayan industries and stimulate key sectors like construction and tourism. This initiative positions Paraguay as a forward-thinking nation, eager to integrate global capital for national development.

This proposal fits very well within the pillar of the Industrial Revolution we have in terms of financing, because by injecting liquidity into the Paraguayan stock market, it will allow channeling resources to Paraguayan industries more efficiently and at a lower cost.

โ€” Marco RiquelmeMinister of Industry and Commerce Marco Riquelme explaining the benefits of investing in the stock market through the 'Investor Pass' program.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.