The Story Bloomberg "Just Discovered”

Hey guys, Mikkel here, 

There is always a moment in every emerging market’s growth story where the pace of change accelerates drastically… and those of us who have been paying attention unmistakably know it’s happening right now in Paraguay.

A recent Bloomberg feature laid out exactly what you and I have long known.

The article touched on the growing influx of capital, the strategic alignment taking shape on the geopolitical front, and the broader acceptance that Paraguay is no longer just a neighbour to two South American powerhouses, but instead, a jurisdiction that serious investors are beginning to evaluate with increasing intent.

None of this is new.

Not to us it isn’t.

Well before this mainstream attention, I was on the ground in Paraguay building relationships, tracking trends and uncovering opportunities before they were even remotely “obvious”.

My work in Paraguay isn’t, and has never been, passive, nor has it been an academic exercise based on secondhand data analysis generated from the comfort of my office. 

It has been a process of direct, boots-on-the-ground involvement.

I am talking about getting on planes, walking the land, sitting down with the best developers, working alongside the best lawyers and accountants and building relationships with the individuals who are actively shaping the trajectory of this country from within.

Over that time, I’ve helped a substantial number of families and investors position themselves in Paraguay accordingly, be it securing land and/or residential + commercial properties in areas that, at the time, most didn’t understand would skyrocket in value.

I dove headfirst into deals that most would have passed off as “too early” because I had conviction in what the underlying fundamentals were pointing to… and I committed my own capital while others were still waiting for validation.

As a result, I have established a meaningful presence in one of the best, highest-upside Plan-B jurisdictions… and I have a ton of clients who are rightfully thankful they trusted my analysis and conviction.

…it goes without saying that this is paying off in spades for those who took the calculated leap and invested in Paraguay with me.

Now… given that the country is transitioning from an “unknown” market to a “recognized” one,  we must consider what this means for us as investors…

It means there is increasing competition for the best-positioned opportunities and the best entry points in Paraguay.

In this edition of Paraguay Potential, I am first going to walk you through a quick overview of the country's economic fundamentals before sharing a VERY special Deal of the Week in Asunción.

…I’ve been keeping this one close to my chest for a while now, and I know without a singular doubt that you are going to be thanking me for bringing this one to you on a silver platter. 

We’ll also examine the current residency and immigration landscape in Paraguay, so you can understand things like: 

• What the process of obtaining residency is like

• The benefits of securing residency in Paraguay 

• How Paraguay residency ties into a broader Plan-B strategy

• …and why it all could be changing soon

Let’s get into it,

A Brief Overview: The In-Demand Fundamentals Driving Paraguay’s Rise

The real story isn’t just growth…

It’s what’s driving it. 

Paraguay sits on one of the most under-appreciated advantages in the global economy today… energy production. 

Through massive hydroelectric dams like Itaipú and Yacyretá, the country produces far more electricity than it consumes… so much so that it can export the surplus at a profit in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

By sheer production, Paraguay is one of the world’s largest net producers of clean, renewable energy.

Layer that on top of its role as a global agricultural powerhouse, and you have a place that can sustain its nation independently. 

Paraguay is consistently ranked among the world’s largest exporters of soybeans, while also maintaining strong output in beef, corn, and other key commodities that feed directly into global supply chains.

In a world increasingly defined by energy constraints, rising costs, and geopolitical conflicts over resources, Paraguay has all the goods… and it has them in abundance.

And then there’s trade…

Despite being landlocked, Paraguay has built an effective export model, moving goods through regional river systems and maintaining a positive trade balance, with exports recently reaching roughly $13 billion annually.

Plus, the country remains one of the most cost-competitive environments in the region, with lower operating costs, lower barriers to entry, and a business environment that continues to attract foreign investment across agriculture, manufacturing, and increasingly, energy-adjacent industries.

…and this is already translating into capital flows.

In fact, recent data show the economy expanding at rates of 4 - 5% annually, with periods of even stronger growth exceeding 6%. 

Paraguay is literally a dream Plan-B jurisdiction:

• abundant energy production
  

• a dominant position in global food production
  

• a trade advantage w/ strong partnerships
  

• a low-cost operating environment
  

• young and growing population (migration + a healthy birth rate)
  

• a pro-business, right-wing government

Now, is it any surprise that as all this is coming to light in the mainstream, you’re seeing rising inbound capital, increasing international attention, and a surge in residency applications from individuals looking to establish a foothold? 

That is obviously not a coincidence.

That is smart, logical people moving in.

…people who didn’t need a popular narrative to be established before doing so.

Yes, “Bloomberg has arrived”, and they are now telling a story that, for many, will feel like a new discovery.

For us, however, it is simply the continuation of a narrative we have been tracking and acting on for years.

Deal of The Week: A Branded Hotel Play in Asunción: VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

On the table right now, we’ve got A FINAL ALLOCATION of units in a Ramada (Wyndham Group) branded hotel in Asunción that is exclusively owned by members of the Expat Money and Paraguay Potential communities.

This off-market opportunity was offered exclusively to us because my trusted partner and developer, Markus Amann, was already familiar with us and the seriousness of our community, and he knew we would recognize the value immediately and act accordingly… which we have done, to say the least.  

This project WAS 100% SOLD OUT, with 100% OF THE 60-ROOM PROJECT being secured internally by members of the Expat Money and Paraguay Potential communities who joined me on one of the two Exploration & Investment Tours I led there in 2025.

…but here’s where things take a twist…

The parent company of the Ramada brand (Wyndham) required an extra floor to be added to the structure to meet their corporate specs, which means we now have a handful of additional units that weren’t in the original plan up for ready sale.

If that extra floor wasn’t added to the plans just a few months before construction began, you wouldn’t be reading this right now.

I’ve known Markus for years now.

We’ve spent real time together in Paraguay and Panama, walking sites, talking through projects, comparing notes on what’s actually working and what isn’t.

This Ramada hotel deal came to Markus through his ownership of a strategic land holding in an undeniable pocket of the city.

Simply put, Markus owned the land where the Wyndham group was looking to develop, and when they reached out to buy the land, they got more than they bargained for because Markus was more than the owner of the land they wanted…

…they learned he is also an experienced developer in Paraguay with a massive track record to back it up…

…and so Markus got the contract to develop the land and build the Ramanda hotel.

This project sits directly in the middle of the core economic heartbeat of Paraguay, surrounded by the kinds of buildings and institutions that create year-round demand for hotel rooms: major offices, government, corporate traffic, etc., etc. 

We’re talking about being right near some of the most important buildings in the country, including a 100,000 square meter tower that is going up nearby, as well as a cluster of the most desirable commercial properties in the country.

Now, in terms of projected returns, they’re strong… very strong.

Our financial model assumes an average room rate of roughly $75 per night (standard for this type of hotel in the area), with occupancy rates between 65% and 75%.

This translates into ANNUAL NET RETURNS OF 11%+.

I also want to make it clear that our financial model is incredibly conservative (another Wyndham Group hotel near the airport is currently running at about 87% occupancy).

So yes, we have deliberately prepared our modelling using conservative assumptions, not “best case scenarios.”

That’s how you model properly.

Also important to note is that these projected returns are modelled on room revenue only and don’t account for additional income streams such as food and beverages, parking, and the business center.

The profit from these secondary sources is pooled and shared among all owners, and it’s reasonable to expect they will add incremental upside (Markus estimates it could be roughly another 1% annually).

You will not have to concern yourself with anything as an owner in this model - the cost structure of this deal already bakes in costs for replacement and maintenance, so if a tile needs replacement, something breaks down, repainting needs to happen, or the furniture needs upkeep, it’s handled for us completely.

Here’s how this 2-part hotel ownership model works:

1) Real Estate Purchase Agreement:
You purchase a hotel room from the developer and receive a title deed for that room. This is actual real estate ownership, registered and legally recognized.

2) Operating Agreement:
At the same time, you sign a 15-year operating agreement with the local Wyndham partner that operates the Ramada hotel chain in the country (the same group that operates the Airport Ramada with an 87% occupancy rate).

This ensures:

• professional, centralized management

• consistent branding and standards

• transparent quarterly reporting

• quarterly payout of net income

The operator handles everything: staffing, marketing, bookings, payments, cleaning, utilities, insurance, maintenance, and replacement.

Your role as an owner is simple: own the asset and receive the yield, while not concerning yourself in the slightest with any operational details.

This is commercial-grade hospitality, designed to be boring and predictable… which is exactly what you want as a passive investor.

The project now consists of 68 identical hotel rooms, all built to the same specifications: same size, same finishes, same layout… as I said, identical.

That uniformity is intentional because rather than offering you “room 301 vs room 512,” this operates under a pooled ownership model, meaning:

• Each investor owns one (or more) hotel rooms as titled real estate

• All room revenue goes into a single pool

• All owners participate proportionally in the hotel’s overall performance

It does not matter whether your specific room was occupied on a given night.

What matters is how the hotel performs as a whole.

That means it doesn’t matter whether “your room” was occupied on a specific night.

You participate in the hotel's overall performance based on your ownership stake.

This is not a boutique experiment or a lifestyle concept that needs “perfect marketing” to work.

It’s a standardized, repeatable model designed to do one thing well: fill rooms consistently.

That’s how this works.

Here’s The Deal:

One Unit = $120,000 USD.

OR...

For savvy investors ready to take on a more financially significant position directly inside the capital city of one of the most promising and fundamentally sound nations on the planet, we're offering:

Three units at a bundled rate of $350,000 USD.  

Here’s how it works: 

A deposit is due at signing, followed by a more sizable payment upon completion of the concrete structure (Q3 2026), with the remaining balance due upon the hotel’s opening (Q2 2027).

Here’s the exact schedule of fees: 

Single: 50k deposit upon signing, 35k upon completion of concrete structure, 35k upon hotel opening.

Bundle: 100k deposit upon signing, 150k upon completion of concrete structure, 100k upon hotel opening. 

Asunción is undergoing a shift that is still not fully appreciated outside of those who spend time on the ground there.  

There is still a disconnect between where the city is today… and where it is clearly heading. 

The pricing here today reflects that positioning.

These are hands-off assets designed to generate consistent cash flow, situated within a city that is experiencing real, measurable growth… and you could own three of them for less than the price of a studio apartment in a B-tier North American city. 

To learn more, write Markus here: [email protected]

If you wait, these will be gone.

This is the first time I have ever publicly shared this deal with such a large, savvy group of investors, and I fully expect the new allocation of inventory to sell out extremely quickly.

If you are interested, send Markus an email RIGHT NOW: [email protected]

The Residency Surge Is No Longer a Secret… and that changes things

One of the points highlighted in the recent Bloomberg feature (and something we have been tracking closely for quite some time) is the sheer scale of inbound interest in Paraguay from individuals looking to establish a legal foothold here.

According to official figures from the National Directorate of Migration, Paraguay received over 43,000 residency applications in 2025 alone.

That represents an increase of more than 50% compared to the entire year of 2024.

A fifty percent year-over-year increase in people actively seeking the legal right to live, work, bank, and invest in a country is not a statistical anomaly… it’s a signal.

It is the kind of signal we typically see when a jurisdiction begins transitioning from relative obscurity into a recognized hub of opportunity, attracting not just curiosity, but committed capital and long-term decision-making.

These are not random individuals stumbling across Paraguay on a map and jumping on board because “it’s the next hot thing”…

These are savvy, informed actors: professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and families who are deliberately evaluating their options and choosing to position themselves in a jurisdiction that offers something increasingly rare: accessibility, stability, and opportunity all within a legal framework that is straightforward, predictable, and efficient.

In most countries, residency is a drawn-out, uncertain process that is burdened by red tape, shifting requirements and murky timelines. 

Paraguay, by contrast, has built a system designed to remove friction rather than create it.

Applications for residency are processed transparently, requirements are accessible and straightforward, and with the right guidance, the process is more than manageable.

AS SOMEONE WHO HAS HELPED A TON OF FAMILIES AND INVESTORS SECURE LEGAL RESIDENCY IN PARAGUAY, I CAN ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY OF THE STATEMENT ABOVE. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SECURING RESIDENCY IN PARAGUAY, MY TEAM AT EXPAT MONEY CAN HELP.

VISIT THIS PAGE HERE TO LEARN MORE: EXPATMONEY.COM/RESIDENCY-IN-PARAGUAY 

BUT…

While these conditions exist today, I don’t expect them to last much longer.

When you have a 50% surge in residency applications in a single year, one has to ask an obvious question:

Do you really think this goes unnoticed?

Do you think a country that has achieved the level of economic stability, growth, and international positioning that Paraguay has in recent years is not studying this closely?

Do you think policymakers are not evaluating what this influx means… and how best to manage it?

I doubt it.

I am a massive fan of President Santiago Peña, and if I were a betting man, I would bet big on the fact that he is personally attuned to this situation, and will adapt the program to best serve his country, which, full transparency, likely means making securing residency far more complex, costly and complicated than it currently is. 

It’s a simple reality - when demand for residency rises sharply in any jurisdiction, the next phase is almost always the same:

Requirements tighten.

Processes slow.

Barriers increase.

This has to happen for the sake of control… a necessity to manage inflows, preserve stability, and ensure that growth remains sustainable, if you will. 

In other words, the very characteristics that make Paraguay ultra- attractive today (its accessibility, its simplicity, its openness) are the same characteristics that tend to be adjusted once global attention reaches a certain threshold.

So yes, it goes without saying that time is not on your side. 

Right now, Paraguay still offers one of the most straightforward and accessible residency frameworks available anywhere in the world.

A Paraguayan residency permit is strategic gold. 

It gives you the legal right to live, work, invest, and bank within the country, while also opening the door to long-term jurisdictional optionality, including the potential for citizenship down the line.

In a world where mobility is increasingly restricted, where governments are tightening controls, and where global access is becoming more conditional, having legal standing in a stable, welcoming jurisdiction is one of the biggest, baddest tools you can hold in your toolbox.

If you move on this now (like hundreds of you have already done), you will benefit from the simplicity and straightforwardness of the process.

…if you wait, there is no telling what to expect. 

My team, my partners, and I can and are fully equipped to guide you through the process with clarity and efficiency.

Whether with Markus ([email protected]) to secure your position inside the Ramada Hotel project, or with me and my team at Expat Money to secure your legal resident status in Paraguay, you’ll be in excellent hands.

Speak soon,
Mikkel

PS. The Ramada units that are available right now won’t be for long. If what’s on the table right now piqued your interest, you can’t afford to sit on this. If you do, the inventory will be gone (and I can say for certain that no extra floor will be added). If you’re interested, you need to send Markus an email right now: [email protected]