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The Minister of Public Works and Communications, Eng. Claudia Centurion, spoke this afternoon at the Panel Infrastructure policies. CPI. Bioceanic within the framework of the 5th Cavialpa Forum. He highlighted the strategic importance of the Bioceanic Corridor a palpable example of a long-term view and consensus as a country on future development. He explained that this project, started more than two decades ago, represents a key commitment to connect the Atlantic with the Pacific and open new markets. This infrastructure will immediately open us to the most important markets in Asia, turning Paraguay into a fundamental transit territory for international trade, he stated. He commented that the corridor already has significant progress in several of its sections. The first, which connects Carmelo Peralta with the Mennonite colonies of the central Chaco, is completed, while the third section, which goes from Mariscal Estigarribia to Pozo Hondo, is 20% complete. In addition, the bridge that will connect Puerto Murtinho (Brazil) with Carmelo Peralta is advancing at 80%. This is a work that embraces the Pacific with the Atlantic, that unites our people and that will allow intraregional trade between Paraguay and Brazil to double, he highlighted. New investments to enhance the corridor The minister mentioned the financing approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which will provide 200 million dollars for the execution of works between the Centinela Crossing and Mariscal Estigarribia, as well as for connections from the neighborhoods to the corridor. The Government of Paraguay is more committed than ever to the development of strategic works. We have already invested more than a billion dollars in this corridor, and we will continue to advance without setbacks, he emphasized. In addition, he spoke about the construction of the new bridge on the border with Argentina. Infrastructure with social and human impact Engineer Centurion stressed that this is a work that transcends the economic sphere. This work brings justice and equity in terms of infrastructure to populations that were totally isolated and disconnected, he said. Likewise, he highlighted the contribution of the construction sector and the job creation that the project has promoted. Today more than 300 workers, including women and members of indigenous communities, participate in the construction of the bridge, he said. Finally, the minister also highlighted the profound social impact that this work represents for the historically neglected communities in the north of the country. The bi-oceanic corridor finally also represents the first paved kilometers in the north of our country. They are populations that were totally isolated and disconnected and today have a new chapter to write, he stated. Date: October 6, 2025
