Senator José Oviedo asks for reports on Paraguay-U.S. nuclear agreement

Senator José Oviedo has formally requested detailed information from Paraguay's executive branch concerning a Memorandum of Understanding on Civil Nuclear Strategic Cooperation signed between Paraguay and the United States. The senator from the Yo Creo party has labeled the government's move towards non-renewable and potentially polluting energy sources as "striking."

The agreement was signed in Washington D.C. by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez, with Vice President Pedro Alliana in attendance. This "123 Agreement," as it is known under U.S. law, formally authorizes the U.S. government to supply civilian nuclear technology for energy generation or scientific research to allied nations that meet stringent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards.

In exchange for this technology transfer, the U.S. retains the right to supervise the use of all supplied materials and components to ensure they are not diverted for military purposes. According to AFP, Washington has established similar agreements with over 25 countries since 1954, including regional partners like Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Both governments have hailed the new accord as a sign of strengthening bilateral relations.

The U.S. Department of State highlights that such agreements provide partners access to the benefits of peaceful nuclear cooperation with a leading global provider, while demonstrating a shared commitment to non-proliferation and nuclear safety standards. These accords can also serve as a foundation for broader bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy, science, and technology.

Senator Oviedo's project of resolution stems from the context of increasing electricity consumption driven by the installation of electro-intensive industries. He finds it noteworthy that the government is proposing to advance towards non-renewable energy sources at this juncture.

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