2023 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC)
the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to announce that it has filed an Initial Assessment Technical Report Summary ("TRS") in accordance with Item 1302 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300") on EDGAR disclosing Mineral Resources and an economic assessment for the Company's 100% owned Alto Paraná Titanium Project located in Paraguay (the "Project" or the "Alto Paraná Project")
NPV8 of $419 million and a 21% post-tax IRR
utilizing less than 0.2% of the Regional Resource per annum; and2
NPV8 of $1.55 billion and a 25% post-tax IRR
utilizing less than 0.7% of the Regional Resource per annum
stated: "UEC is a uranium focused company and through our presence and uranium exploration activities in Paraguay since 2012 we identified a unique opportunity to acquire the world-class Alto Paraná Titanium Project in 2017 for a nominal investment.
We are delighted to present an initial economic evaluation of the Project that provides a pathway forward in unlocking its substantial value
The study confirms Alto Paraná as one of the highest grade and largest known ilmenite deposits on the globe with compelling economics
We are looking forward to the next steps in our monetization strategy and plan to retain a financial advisor to conduct a global strategic review
with the aim of maximizing the value of this world-class project for UEC shareholders
stakeholders and the country of Paraguay."
leading the Alto Paraná economic study and next steps
stated: "Alto Paraná is a best-in-class titanium Project with substantial resources
located near supportive infrastructure in a mining friendly jurisdiction and well supported by market fundamentals. This Initial Assessment TRS marks an important step in our efforts to capture the value from this heavy mineral asset in Paraguay
refined the technical approach to the development of the Project and the financial assessment shows robust financial returns
we are pleased to employ a dedicated heavy minerals team that includes well-respected experts in the heavy minerals industry
Ian Egan (Marketing Consultant) and Colin Rothnie (Geologist) together with specialist consultant
TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd (TZMI). The Project's excellent economic analysis and resources are solid precursors that provide UEC with various options in our strategy to enhance the value of the Project."
The Alto Paraná Project is one of the world's highest-grade and largest ilmenite deposits with a combined Regional Resource of 3.6 billion tonnes grading at 7.3% TiO2. Mineralization occurs at the surface
with an average thickness of 6.3 meters. Future expanded development and mining can benefit from the highly reliable and accessible infrastructure in the area with proximity to a major hydroelectric power source and various bulk commodity transport routes (see Figure 1 below)
Prior to UEC's acquisition of the Alto Paraná Project
approximately $25 million was invested in the Project
including pilot testing from mining through to the smelting processes
infill drilling has been undertaken in the initial target mining area which has improved the current resource classifications (see Table 1 below). Both in-field and laboratory scale test work were carried out to further improve and simplify the previously proven flowsheet for the Project. The field work and resource estimate were overseen by Colin Rothnie
employed by UEC as a consulting geologist and a Qualified Person for the TRS. The TRS was co-authored by TZMI
third-party consulting firm comprised of industry experts
such as professional metallurgists and professional engineers
TZMI professionals fulfill the requirements to be a "Qualified Person" for the purposes of S-K 1300
Ilmenite: 'heavy mineral' particles between 45µm and 1mm
denser than 2.8g/cm3 containing an average of 50% TiO2
All grades are expressed as in situ grades.
Estimates for the MYNM Regional Resource and the Total are rounded to two significant figures
as appropriate for Inferred Resources.
On the basis of sampling and comparison assays done to date it is estimated the Inferred Resources contain between 4 and 5% ilmenite.
A cut-off grade of 2% ilmenite has been applied where the ilmenite grade is known
The TRS demonstrates the potential for the Alto Paraná Project to be a significant high titania slag and high purity pig iron producer which is expected to rank in the first quartile of the TZMI long-term industry revenue to cash cost ratio curve
with exceptional low greenhouse gas emission intensity (see Figure 2 below). Among other matters
it highlights six key areas of refinement over previous studies
being: the resource; the flowsheet; tailings disposal; product marketing; environmental aspects; and financial modelling; with the following results:
The Alto Paraná Project is well supported by current market fundamentals
the primary product of the Alto Paraná Project
is anticipated to be a key beneficiary of the long-term structural deficit in natural rutile to supply high-grade feedstock to chloride pigment producers
TZMI forecasts demand growth for chloride slag in TiO₂ pigment end-use markets to show a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.7% from 2022 to 2030 (March 2023 Estimate)
it is expected that additional regional drilling will be completed such that the current resource estimate may be upgraded for the purpose of potentially initiating a Preliminary Feasibility Study
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Colin Rothnie
employed by UEC as a consulting geologist and a Qualified Person for the TRS
TZMI professionals fulfill the requirements to be a "qualified person" for the purposes of S-K 1300
Uranium Energy Corp is the fastest growing supplier of the fuel for the green energy transition to a low carbon future
diversified North American focused uranium company
environmentally friendly ISR mining uranium projects in the United States and high-grade conventional projects in Canada
The Company has two production-ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming
These two production platforms are anchored by fully operational central processing plants and served by seven U.S
ISR uranium projects with all their major permits in place
the Company has diversified uranium holdings including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S
warehoused U3O8; (2) a major equity stake in Uranium Royalty Corp.
the only royalty company in the sector; and (3) a Western Hemisphere pipeline of resource stage uranium projects
The Company's operations are managed by professionals with decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration
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estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management
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assumptions or future events or performance (often
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occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements"
Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements
the actual results of exploration activities
variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources
the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares
labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including
delays in obtaining governmental approvals
permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities
title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions
events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements
there may be other factors that cause actions
events or results not to be as anticipated
Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release
Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
For forward-looking statements in this news release
the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities
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has been selected as one of the seven most stunning landscapes in the world to be featured in the Windows Spotlight collection
the Windows 10 and 11 feature that displays breathtaking photographs on the lock screen of millions of users worldwide
This recognition results from a collaboration between teams from Bing
an innovative open-access environmental data repository
Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft Space
He and his team selected satellite images captured by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus program
The image of San Cristóbal stands out alongside landscapes from Venezuela
All these photographs come from Sentinel-2 satellite data
showcasing the planet’s natural beauty with stunning quality
Morales, a photography enthusiast, explained in a LinkedIn post that the idea emerged when he noticed the quality of the images in Windows Spotlight
and we could share them with the world through Windows Spotlight!'» he commented
The challenge for the team was selecting from thousands of spectacular images
San Cristóbal earned its place as one of the breathtaking views now captivating Windows users worldwide
San Cristóbal is a district in the department of Alto Paraná
located approximately 117 kilometers from Ciudad del Este and about 337 kilometers from Asunción
The city is accessible via National Route No
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture
with extensive crop fields contributing to the country’s productive sector
livestock farming is another key economic activity that complements life in the region
offering a natural landscape now recognized internationally
Chile‘s pulp producer Celulosa Arauco y Constitución (Arauco) had temporariy stopped production at its Alto Paraná pulp mill in Argentina’s Misiones province on 3 March due to a problem with the mill’s turbo generator
The Alto Paraná mill produces 350,000 tpy of bleached softwood pulp and fluff pulp.The pulp mill was expected to be out of operation until the first week in April
The company did not comment on the resulting loss of production
After the commissioning of Arauco’s new bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp line in Chile
the group's total capacity comes close to 4.5 million tpy
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Today, Amnesty International, together with Diversxs Alto Paraná, and with the support of the Red Paraguaya de la Diversidad Sexual (REPADIS) and It Gets Better Paraguay, presented an Action of Unconstitutionality before the Supreme Court of Justice regarding two resolutions by the Board and Municipal Administration of the City of Hernandarias that violate the human rights of lesbian
a collective that defends the rights of LGBTI people
presented an official notice informing the mayor of Hernandarias that they planned to hold a peaceful march in the city on 29 September
The aim of the march was to commemorate the killing of Bernardo Aranda and the violence linked to the investigation of the case in 1959
during the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner
which banned the march on the grounds that it was considered contrary to “public morals”
which declared Hernandarias a “Pro-Life and Pro-Family City” (“Ciudad Pro-Vida y Pro-Familia”)
“The resolutions issued by the Hernandarias city hall clearly reflect intolerance that reinforces social prejudices and intensifies the damaging repercussions for LGBTI people in Paraguay
we have documented how when authorities impose these types of measures
they lead to LGBTI people being stigmatized and criminalized and increase discrimination
social rejection and violence against them,” said Erika Guevara-Rosas
Americas director at International Amnesty
The resolutions issued by the Hernandarias city hall clearly reflect intolerance that reinforces social prejudices and intensifies the damaging repercussions for LGBTI people in Paraguay
City hall never formally notified Diversxs of these decisions
nor Amnesty International as the organization that supports them
Members of Diversxs were only allowed to take a picture of the resolutions at the police station after they insisted on seeing the official document
Despite the local authorities’ decision to ban the march
Diversxs decided to go ahead with their plans
the group was verbally and physically assaulted by anti-rights groups
while the National Police failed to intervene to protect their rights or detain their attackers
Some members of Diversxs who were attacked filed criminal complaints for those responsible to be investigated and punished
We trust that the Supreme Court will ensure justice and find in favour of Diversxs and all LGBTI people in the country by declaring the resolutions unconstitutional and contrary to international human rights law
Amnesty International argued in the Action of Unconstitutionality filed before the Supreme Court that the resolutions violate the rights to freedom of expression
The organization also criticized the use of arguments about protecting “public morals” as a pretext to unduly restrict the right to freedom of assembly and peaceful demonstration
“States have an obligation to refrain from imposing any type of moral model or standards on individuals
We trust that the Supreme Court will ensure justice and find in favour of Diversxs and all LGBTI people in the country by declaring the resolutions unconstitutional and contrary to international human rights law,” said María Teresa Añazco Barudi
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Paraguay is one of the world’s leading producers of soybean and beef
together making up 65 percent of the country’s exports and 25 percent of its gross domestic product
these commodities have been growing at the expense of the country’s forests and biodiversity
is increasingly being deforested to make room for soybean production
The Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program is working to implement sustainable value chains in Paraguay
combat deforestation and promote sustainable agriculture and integrated landscapes
In this Spanish-language GLF Live on 21 July at 12:00 UTC
three experts will discuss the FOLUR project in Paraguay
how roundtables can foster collaboration along the green value chain
and the importance of gender-sensitive capacity building
is an agronomist by profession with a master’s degree in seed sciences and technologies and a specialization in quality management and sustainable production
He currently works as the national coordinator of the Food Systems
Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program
which is executed by the International Foundation of Cacus Conservationist (ICCF)
He is a member of the international council of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) representing certified producers from Paraguay
He was a consultant for the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP/ICCF)
coordinating the consulting team designated to develop the design of the FOLUR project (GEF-7)
He is a representative of the Traceability and Transparency Platform for Commodities – TRASE en Py
which is a traceability and transparency platform for commodities at a global level
developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute and Global Canopy
mapping the physical flow of soy and meat commodities in Paraguay
Nelson helped develop a manual on good agricultural practices (GAPs) for the production of grains and the implementation of GAPs in soybean production areas.
Pablo is the global business development officer at the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS)
Pablo holds a degree in Biology from the University of Buenos Aires and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Palermo
Pablo began his professional journey at Zeneca
where he focused on the environmental and public health sectors
he led grain barter operations and various demand and sustainability projects aimed at enhancing farmer productivity
He implemented sustainable soybean production programs
and encouraging farmers to obtain voluntary certifications in sustainability and quality standards
where he served as the general manager for Interoc Custer Corporation
emphasizing responsible production and fostering strong relationships throughout the soybean value chain
He has been part of the Secretariat of RTRS for the past two years
contributing to the organization’s efforts in promoting responsible soy practices globally
Raquel Fratta currently serves as the project administrator for FOLUR in Paraguay
Raquel has extensive experience working with civil society organizations both locally and internationally
farmers and Indigenous communities in rural areas
she worked for 10 years at the Moises Bertoni Foundation
an NGO in Paraguay focusing on nature conservation
She designed and implemented projects focusing on women’s empowerment
and territory development integrating social
Raquel is an active member of the scientific committee for the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC)
She is the co-author of Sustainable Adventures in Mbaracayu
a bilingual children’s book for all ages set in the Atlantic Forest of Alto Paraná
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CAF—development bank of Latin America—visited Ciudad del Este to hold meetings with entrepreneurs in the maquila sector
to review projects that promote economic development and intraregional trade
and promote the National Biodivercities Meeting to be held on October 6 in Asunción
A delegation from CAF—development bank of Latin America—led by the South Regional Manager
visited Ciudad del Este and met with businessmen
national and local authorities to discuss the economic
social and environmental benefits that the projects financed by the institution will yield in the Alto Paraná region
the CAF delegation held a meeting with the authorities of the Chamber of Maquila Companies of Paraguay (CEMAP) to analyze the situation of the sector and assess cooperation alternatives
The Alto Paraná area concentrates 48% of the nation’s maquila industries and accounts for 32% of the sector’s exports
There are 250 maquilas that provide more than 21,000 people with quality jobs
Noteworthy is that the sector is characterized by promoting jobs among the youth
Maquila exports reach USD 1 billion per year
participants assessed the benefits of the construction of the Second Integration Bridge
which is set to raise exports and create jobs
“CAF’s support has been crucial in the process of growth of the Maquila Regime
which is one of the most important in the process of industrialization and economic growth in Paraguay,” said Carina Daher
the financing for the construction of a second bridge linking Paraguay with Brazil represents great hope
relief and potential to sustain and increase the economic and commercial flow between both countries.Ӭ
CAF’s delegation toured the works of the bridge access roads
which received financing from the bank for an amount of USD 212 million
the construction of a Cargo Terminal and Primary Zone and a bridge over the Monday River
Together with Paraguay’s Minister of Public Works and Communications Rodolfo Segovia
a meeting was held with the project executing unit and the awardee companies
which made a presentation on the progress and status of the works
The project aims to improve connectivity between Brazil and Paraguay
integrating productive and logistical activities
to help consolidate the integration and economic development of the area
productive and commercial integration in the region
especially considering small and medium-sized enterprises
the creation of quality jobs and environmental and social sustainability criteria
We believe this is one of the most important and emblematic projects of our operations in the country
and we thank the government of Paraguay for having chosen us as its strategic partner to carry them out,” Srur said at the end of the tour
CAF’s delegation toured the works of the Iguazú Power Substation that are part of the Transmission Strengthening Program of the National Interconnected Rural Electric Distribution System
implemented by the National Electricity Administration (ANDE)
The project is funded by CAF for an amount of USD 212 million
and aims to provide greater reliability and security to power supply of the east
as well as to improve the distribution infrastructure in the rural areas of the Eastern Region
thus improving the quality of power supply
reducing blackouts and increasing the transmission capacity of the National Interconnected System (SIN)
The commissioning of the Substation will allow the distribution of all the power generated by the Itaipu Hydro Power Plant
the CAF delegation held a working lunch with municipal authorities of Ciudad del Este
they discussed the importance of comprehensive urban development and CAF’s commitment to continue aiding Paraguay’s economic
Srur expressed to the authorities the interest of further exploring projects
with a vision of environmental and productive sustainability yields benefits and improves the quality of life of the residents of Alto Paraná
Srur invited the municipalities to the next National Biodivercities Meeting in Paraguay
The CAF-led initiative already has the support of more than 80 mayors in the region
Biodivercities was launched in Barranquilla in December 2021
and national meetings have already been held in Argentina
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the capital of the department of Alto Paraná
has been declared under emergency due to a growing wave of insecurity
Mayor Miguel Prieto spoke of an unsustainable situation with many robberies that we only see in movies. The measure will be in force for 30 days but might be extended to deal with repeated criminal events.
several criminal acts have originated with disastrous consequences to the patrimony and physical integrity of the citizens, Alto Paraná Governor César Landy Torres noted in his resolution
There is a need and urgency to have agile tools to address the situation and thus be able to activate the State's reaction mechanisms, he added
The governor also said in a radio interview that some 200 law enforcement officers would be sent in from Asunción after talks with Interior Minister Enrique Riera
A demonstration is scheduled for Friday [a holiday in Paraguay] in Ciudad del Este to protest against the crime wave while other events might be staged on Monday
What is happening next is a wave of assaults that I have never seen since I have been aware of it in my city, Prieto said in a TV interview
Widespread corruption at various levels of government
the lack of a proper record-keeping system
and the influence of powerful criminal organizations
according to the Global Initiative Against International Organized Crime
who also denounced that back market operations between neighboring countries have been on the rise and Paraguay is a transit zone
the Public Prosecutor's Office carried out the so-called Dakovo operation
which included personnel from the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad)
and the United States Department of Homeland Security
which led to the seizure of weapons and cash
the product of the illegal trade between Paraguay and Brazil
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probably spread out from this ancestral location following climatic change
The language they speak, also called Tupi, is one of the most widespread language families among the Indigenous peoples of South America, and emerged about 5000 years ago in the south-west Amazon
Jonas Gregorio de Souza at the Pompeu Fabra University in Spain and his colleagues explored just how it came to be so widespread by simulating different scenarios for human expansion in South America
The team discovered that increased…
The landlocked nation of Paraguay covering an area of 406,752 sq. km (157,050 sq mi), is located in Central South America
As observed on the physical map of the country
and Pilcomayo Rivers -form over 75% of the country's borders
The Parana River forms the country's eastern and southern borders and joins the Paraguay River in the country's southwestern region
As marked on the map by an upright yellow triangle is the country's highest peak - Cerro Pero at 2,762 ft (842m)
The Paraguay River divides the country into two major regions: the Paranena (Eastern Region)
The Alto Paraná Atlantic forests bleeds across the borders of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay giving all three nations access to some of the densest jungles outside of the Amazon
The region is best known for its rare species of animals
The Pantanal is both the largest tropical wetland and the largest flooded grassland in the entire world
While the biggest portion of this region is located in Southern Brazil
parts of this amazing biome do leak into Northern Paraguay as well
The Paraná Savana begins in the south of Paraguay and stretches all the way down into Argentina
Home to dozens of islands that are subject to flooding
the humidity here is some of the most intense in the world
It is the hottest in January when the average temperature is 25.4 °C (77.7 °F)
Each year the region is hit with more than 1,100 millimeters (43 in) of precipitation
the hot scrublands and low plains of the Chaco cover about 60% of Paraguay's total land area
The Chaco region is one of the most sparsely populated regions in South America due to its tough terrain and harsh environment
The major bodies of water in Paraguay are Lake Ypoa and Lake Vera
Lake Vera drains in the Ñeembucú plain a large expanses of marshland
the Republic of Paraguay) is divided into 17 departments (departamentos
singular - departamento) and 1 capital city (Distrito Capital)
These departments are further subdivided into districts (distritos)
The districts are further divided into municipalities and rural districts
The landlocked nation of Paraguay covers an area of 406,752 sq
Located on the east bank of Paraguay River is
Asunción - the national capital and the largest city of Paraguay
It is one of South America's "oldest cities"
Asunción is also the principal port of the country
The landlocked nation of Paraguay is located in central South America
It is dissected by the Topic of Capricorn and is geographically positioned both in the Southern and Western hemispheres of the Earth
Paraguay is bordered by Bolivia to the north and northwest; by Brazil to the east and northeast and by Argentina to the west
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to the plumed headdresses once worn by the riverine peoples
During the dry season (May to October) the swamps in the Pantanal shrink to small patches of marshy land
the slow-flowing rivers are quickly filled to capacity
Spanish missionaries mistook this for a permanent lake
and it appeared as “Lago Xarays” on early maps of the region
with its left bank consisting of a cliff about 75 feet high
when they present the appearance of flooded forests
A few miles beyond the juncture with the Peperi Guaçu
the river is constricted between rocky walls in the Grande Falls
a two-mile stretch of rapids with a total descent of 26 feet in 8 miles
the river narrows suddenly from 1,500 feet to a minimum of 100 feet
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The audacious theft took place back in April when a group of assailants
executed a meticulously planned attack on the farm
overpowering its manager and making off with 492 Bitcoin miners
The brazen criminals managed to connect the stolen mining rigs to power outlets and the internet
keeping them fully operational and concealed from the prying eyes of authorities
Paraguay’s indomitable DAS refused to be outwitted
they successfully traced the stolen equipment to a commercial property in the town of Presidente Franco
rescuing the 300 recovered mining rigs along with several cellular devices
The decisive operation resulted in the arrest of one individual
who now faces charges of aggravated assault
the authorities are still on the hunt for the remaining 192 mining rigs
the DAS remains steadfast in its mission to ensure justice is served and every last piece of stolen equipment is accounted for
The shocking incident has shed light on Paraguay’s growing reputation as a crypto and BTC mining hotspot
the nation’s abundance of hydroelectric power has attracted a significant number of miners
particularly Asian pools seeking to relocate from China
Despite initial resistance from the nation’s President
politicians in Paraguay have been pushing to embrace the mining industry since 2021
recognizing the potential economic benefits it can bring to the country
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The recovery of the stolen Bitcoin mining rigs marks a pivotal moment for Paraguayan law enforcement
demonstrating their determination to protect the burgeoning Crypto sector from criminal activities
As the investigation continues and the search for the remaining mining rigs persists
the authorities remain resolute in their commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for miners and investors alike
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Violence between landless workers and landowners points to larger geopolitical tensions with Paraguay's neighbors...
Agencia IP.- One year after winning the presidential elections
Head of State Santiago Peña redoubled his Government’s commitment to continue working to honor the trust of all Paraguayans and «continue fulfilling with them.»
marks one year since Santiago Peña’s victory in the 2023 elections
he assured that today he is more committed than ever to fulfilling each of the promises made to the Paraguayan people
he reviewed the main challenges they are focused on
It was on the occasion of the inauguration of the Alorica Paraguay company
which is being installed in the Alto Paraná department and generates about 250 jobs in its first stage
The company talks to us about the possibility of reaching 2,000 new jobs in a short time,» he said
Regarding the agreement being negotiated with Brazil regarding the Itaipu Binational
the president mentioned that the tariff is not defined until it is announced and affirmed that they are still «expectant» and that «we are in the last minute,» alluding to the fact that it would be very close to being finalized
Peña emphasized the facilities promoted by the Executive for more companies to settle in the country
we see that the pace of investments is increasing
We have several companies that have already told us that they are in the process of investment
and this also results in hiring more employees,» he expressed
he stressed the intention to generate 500,000 new jobs in these five years
of which 100,000 would be in the Alto Paraná department
«We are supporting him in that strategy that requires investment
And we believe that this will allow more Paraguayans in the coming years also to celebrate May 1st with their families
the Head of State admitted that the Itaipu Technological Park (PTI) would make an important contribution to the government’s goal regarding job creation
through the incorporation of new technologies
beyond the social safety net that Paraguay has
social programs like those for the elderly
the Zero Hunger program in schools is added to ensure that all our children have a plate of food
the human being is dignified work,» he argued
Asked about the issue of security in the tenth department
he said that the Governor’s Office is activated in coordination with the National Police to restore peace and tranquility to the people of Alto Paraná
«We made a decision a few months ago where we first sent an additional contingent of 200 police officers that would be temporary
Then we announced that they would stay permanently,» he emphasized
he spoke of «important bets» undertaken by his administration to reinforce the number of police officers in the coming years
«Last week we announced the entry and training of 5,000 new police officers who will graduate at the end of the year
having been a number that entered around 1,000 per year
we have fulfilled the promise to triple the Lince Group and we also want the presence of the lynx here in Alto Paraná to be strong,» he indicated
the Head of State reiterated that the military forces are at the service of the country and all Paraguayans
He regretted the recent insecurity recorded in the Itapúa department
a situation that as a Government obliges them to redouble their efforts
«This allows us to prove to the citizens that we are listening to them
I am not satisfied and we are going to work so that we can do a better job,» he asserted
In another part of the interview given to the media
the President of the Republic commented that they are focused on infrastructure works of great impact for Alto Paraná and above all to give a different dynamic to the area
He predicted that Presidente Franco will be one of the cities with the greatest growth in the coming years in Alto Paraná
as a result of the new infrastructures that are intended to be completed in the coming years
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