Enrique Duarte
ParaguaypoliticianMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Enrique Duarte is the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP), an organization that advocates for the interests of the Paraguayan industrial sector. Recently, he has been vocal about the Itaipú Binacional tender for school furniture, which has sparked controversy due to the contract being awarded to a company that does not focus on local manufacturing. Duarte emphasized the capacity of local industries to produce the required furniture, arguing that such decisions have significant implications for employment and industrial development in Paraguay. He advocates for policies that support local production to enhance economic growth and job creation.
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Enrique Duarte is the president of Feprinco who expressed concerns about the risks of the proposed bill on intellectual property rights.
Cobro de regalías biotecnológicas: ¿por qué Feprinco advierte riesgos ante la propuesta de Soroka? - ABC RuralParaguay· 2026-09-28
Enrique Duarte, the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, expressed that the initiative aims to connect an idea with reality in the context of sustainability.
Mipymes buscan convertir eficiencia energética en proyectos financiables - NegociosParaguay· 2026-09-24
Enrique Duarte is the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP) and discusses the productive development in Paraguay.
55% del PIB crece fuera de Gran Asunción, la industrialización se mueve tierra adentro - NegociosParaguay· 2026-09-17Enrique Duarte is the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya and supports the modification of the law creating the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Según ministro del MIC, Gobierno prepara “reformas profundas” para la industria - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-09-16
Enrique Duarte, the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, praised the technological and productive level of the plant.
Empresas con salto tecnológico - NegociosParaguay· 2026-09-13Enrique Duarte, president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, was elected as the head of the Consejo Empresarial.
Consejo Empresarial busca mayor previsibilidad para las inversiones en Paraguay - NegociosParaguay· 2026-09-10
Enrique Duarte, the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP), emphasized the need to better socialize the new biodiesel law.
UIP pide socializar mezcla de biodiésel y asegura que cumple con lo recomendado para motores - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-07-23Enrique Duarte highlighted the strategic advantage of Paraguay's energy abundance.
Cómo Uruguay convirtió al sector eléctrico en una inversión segura para atraer US$ 6.700 millones en generación - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-07-22
Enrique Duarte, president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, emphasized the need to strengthen transparency while prioritizing the national industry.
UIP pide “privilegiar” a empresas paraguayas sin cerrar puertas a nuevas inversiones - NegociosParaguay· 2026-07-21
Enrique Duarte, president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, mentioned that both sectors work for a more formal Paraguay with greater job generation.
Productos nacionales ganarán espacio en centros comerciales con la campaña “Paraguayo como vos” - NegociosParaguay· 2026-07-21
Enrique Duarte is the president of the UIP who stated that the Regional Council represents an opportunity to strengthen dialogue between the state and the productive sector.
Consejo Empresarial busca evitar que las políticas industriales “se reseteen” con cada gobierno - NegociosParaguay· 2026-07-10
Enrique Duarte, president of the UIP, emphasized the urgent need for the Superintendencia de Jubilaciones and Pensiones to function effectively.
UIP: urge que Superintendencia de Jubilaciones funcione ante cambios a medida de IPS a favor de Ueno - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-07-08
Enrique Duarte stated that the macroeconomic balance is positive but stressed the need for more productivity and formal employment.
Informe de Peña: empresarios valoran avances, pero exigen acelerar reformas estructurales - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-07-04
Enrique Duarte commented on Peña's report, noting some omissions.
Informe de gestión de Peña tuvo “algunas omisiones”, según UIP - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-07-03
Enrique Duarte, the president of UIP, emphasized the importance of generating business opportunities for Paraguay.
La UIP alista la segunda edición de FEPY - NegociosParaguay· 2026-05-31Enrique Duarte confirmed the business sector's displeasure after learning through the press that Argaña had made his position available without prior notice.
Feprinco reclama falta de comunicación e informes a su representante ante el Consejo de Administración de IPS - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-03-05
Enrique Duarte, president of the UIP, emphasized the importance of public-private cooperation for sustainable economic development.
UIP lanzo su Feria Empresarial del Paraguay - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-02-25
Enrique Duarte, head of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP), lamented the postponement of the reform treatment.
Caja fiscal: empresariado lamenta que no se avance con tratamiento de la reforma - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-02-11
Enrique Duarte affirmed that the agreement represents an opportunity for the economic development of the country.
Entre oportunidades y alertas: la visión de los gremios sobre el acuerdo UE-Mercosur - ABC RuralParaguay· 2026-01-17
Enrique Duarte, the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, stated that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union represents an opportunity for Paraguay's economic development.
UIP ve en el acuerdo Mercosur-UE una oportunidad clave para industrializar Paraguay - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-01-14Enrique Duarte, the head of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya, warned that 'the disproportionate sanctions from Sedeco undermine the foundations of the rule of law.'
UIP: pide reglamentación clara sobre sanciones de Sedeco - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-12-16
Enrique Duarte, the president of UIP, criticized the government of Santiago Peña regarding nepotism and public institution doubts.
Tras crítica de UIP, Bachi dice que industrias deben ajustar sus precios por baja del dólar - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-12-13Enrique Duarte is the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya who calls for urgent reforms to address structural barriers.
“La retórica sin resultados desgasta”, dice UIP a Santiago Peña - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-12-12Enrique Duarte expressed his concern about the intentions of some sectors of Congress to push for price regulation.
Precio de la carne en Paraguay - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-12-08
Enrique Duarte, president of the UIP, revealed the financial impact of a holiday in December.
Santiago Peña confirmó que decretará feriado el 26 de diciembre - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-26
Enrique Duarte is the president of the UIP who explained the economic impact of an extra holiday on the industry.
Así afecta a la industria un feriado extra en diciembre, según UIP - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-11-25Enrique Duarte is the president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP) and discussed various concerns regarding the fiscal situation and industrial sector.
UIP: industriales plantearán su preocupación a Peña - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-11-21
Enrique Duarte, the president of the UIP, expressed concerns about the economic logic of adding a new holiday in December.
UIP: resaltan el impacto de un feriado en las industrias - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-11-20Enrique Duarte emphasized the need to combat corruption and organized crime in Paraguay during the opening of the first Business Fair of Paraguay.
Industriales urgen combatir corrupción, crimen organizado y contrabando en Paraguay - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-10-16
Enrique Duarte expressed that the program is the result of coordinated work between the public and private sectors.
Gobierno reglamenta ley de mipymes y lanza el programa Jepytaso - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-09-11
