READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s Meeting with President Santiago Peña of Paraguay

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Office of Public Affairs

Press Release:            October 22, 2026

Contact:                     Treasury Public Affairs, Press@treasury.gov

WASHINGTON—Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to discuss the growing economic partnership between the United States and Paraguay and opportunities to strengthen cooperation on shared priorities.

Secretary Bessent welcomed Paraguay’s commitment to strengthening secure and resilient critical minerals supply chains. 

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