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Paraguay Wants Into the Rich Countries’ Club, and Fast
Paraguay aims to join the OECD, a group of wealthy economies, with President Santiago Peña seeking rapid membership. The World Bank projects Paraguay's economy to grow 4.2 percent annually through 2028, making it the fastest-growing in South America.
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