Paraguay waterway concession starts private management, toll cut to $3.80

The Troncal Navigable Way (Paraguay-Paraná waterway) has transitioned to private management under a business-risk concession, with the toll reduced from USD 4.30 to USD 3.80. The move signals a shift in operational control and cost structure for a key regional trade artery, though long-term impact on traffic and maintenance remains to be seen.