Paraguay is facing a historic opportunity: transforming an informal economy into a sustainable engine of national development. The regulated industrialization of cannabis, with an estimated tax burden of around 30%, could generate between USD 4 to 5 billion annually in its initial phase, with significantly higher projections toward 2030 .
This model would not only increase fiscal revenue, but also reduce dependence on external debt, boost rural development, and finance strategic infrastructure through genuine income sources.
The formalization of approximately 30,000 hectares currently operating outside the legal system represents a concrete opportunity to convert a structural problem into a large-scale economic solution .
In this context, Paraguay could move toward a new source of sovereign revenue, positioning itself as a relevant player in the global industry—what can already be envisioned as a potential “Green Itaipú” for national development.