# Paraguai abriga 270 mil brasileiros e 232 empresas do país

> Brazilian students and companies move to Paraguay for cheaper education and tax breaks.
- Title: Paraguai abriga 270 mil brasileiros e 232 empresas do país
- Summary: Brazilian students and companies move to Paraguay for cheaper education and tax breaks.
- Keywords: paraguai, brasil, lei de maquila, jbs, karsten, lupo, kidy, efisa, fiasul, ueno bank, revalida, medicina
- Source: Poder360 — https://poder360.com.br/poder-internacional/paraguai-abriga-270-mil-brasileiros-e-232-empresas-do-pais
- Author: PODER360
- Published: 2026-11-07T02:46:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paraguai, brasil, lei de maquila, jbs, karsten, lupo, kidy, efisa, fiasul, ueno bank, revalida, medicina
## Population and Brazilian Presence
A World Bank Group 2025 survey shows Paraguay has 7.013.078 residents, including 270,000 Brazilians.
## Brazilian Students in Medicine
45,872 medical students in Paraguay include 35,273 Brazilians (76.9% of the national cohort).
## Regional Concentration
Over 33.5% of medical students (15,389) are concentrated in Alto Paraná department.
## Cost of Medical Education
Paraguayan medical tuition averages 3 million guaranis (R$ 2,645) monthly versus R$ 9,500 to R$ 11,500 in Brazil.
## Economic Impact
Monthly student fees generate US$ 20 million for local economy through housing, food, transport, and services.
## Post-Graduation Return
Most students return to Brazil after graduation to take the Revalida exam for medical licensure.
## Maquila Law Attraction
Brazilian companies use Paraguay's Maquila Law for tax incentives to boost exports.
## Brazilian Corporate Presence
70% of foreign companies in Paraguay are Brazilian, generating 25,000 local jobs.
## Investment Figures
Brazilian firms invested over US$ 182 million in Paraguay between 2025 and 2026.
## Textile Industry Focus
89 of 232 Brazilian maquiladoras operate in Paraguay, targeting tax avoidance and competitiveness.
## Ueno Bank Impact
108,000 to 162,000 Brazilians may have been affected by Ueno Bank crisis.
## Banking Impact Estimate
Estimates assume 40% to 60% of Paraguay's population has bank accounts, affecting 108,000 to 162,000 Brazilians.
## Brazilian Companies
JBS, Karsten, Lupo, Kidy, Efisa, and Fiasul are Brazilian firms operating in Paraguay.
## Student Return Rate
Most students return to Brazil after graduation to take the Revalida exam for medical licensure.
## Ueno Bank Crisis
Ueno Bank crisis impacts Brazilian residents in Paraguay, with no official data on affected numbers.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay hosts 270,000 Brazilians and 232 Brazilian companies due to low education costs and tax incentives.