The Central Bank of Paraguay published an update on the Social Security Council’s final ordinary meeting of 2025, where the council defined 2026 priorities for the Superintendency of Pensions and Retirement as part of its mandate to oversee the new body’s implementation. The main focus is a gradual, orderly and consistent regulatory framework, with early work centered on institutional, regulatory and operational strengthening to support the start of supervisory activity. The meeting also included the formal presentation of the superintendent, appointed by executive decree on Dec. 7, 2025, and a review of the superintendency’s initial organizational structure and budget framework as part of the institution’s startup process. The council was chaired by Economy and Finance Minister Carlos Fernández Valdovinos and included representatives from the Central Bank of Paraguay, the labor ministry, employers, workers and pensioners.
Central Bank of Paraguay2025-12-15
Central Bank of Paraguay reports Social Security Council sets 2026 priorities for Pensions and Retirement Superintendency rollout
The Central Bank of Paraguay said the Social Security Council set 2026 priorities for implementing the Superintendency of Pensions and Retirement. The update centered on a phased regulatory approach and on building the institution’s organizational, legal and operational foundations before supervision begins. It also covered the formal presentation of the newly appointed superintendent and the superintendency’s initial structure and budget framework.