During the meeting, ministers of the Executive Branch, national authorities, and leaders in Paraguayan sports celebrated the historic moment the country is experiencing as it consolidates its position as a venue for major international competitions. One of the protagonists was the Paraguay Rally, which is steadily moving toward its realization next August.
The Executive Director of the Rally del Paraguay, César Marsal, presented a detailed report on the organizational progress, highlighting in particular the institutional support and the coordinated work with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC). He thanked the ministry for its key role in positioning the event, highlighting the implementation of fluid strategic communication, the development of a communication plan and guidelines, an effective positioning campaign, 360° media coverage, press coordination, and training and education for the teams involved.
Marsal also reported on the technical and logistical milestones already achieved. He noted that the itinerary, roadmap, safety plan, and specific regulations for the event have already been approved by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The documentation schedule is up to date, and payments to the promoter and the FIA are in process, with resources already available. The team registration period is open, with more than 35 teams registered to date, and will run until July 29. In addition, hotel accommodations and logistics for the teams have been confirmed, insurance for the event has been purchased, and the Rally de Colonias Unidas will serve as a preparatory event. The work teams have also been integrated and the ticketing plan, which includes the race access system, has been published.
President and Vice President at the helm of major sporting events
President Santiago Peña expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to the event, stating that “August 2025 may go down in history for Paraguay; it may be the month and year that catapults us into a future of enormous challenges.” In this regard, he announced that Vice President Pedro Alliana will be the direct liaison for monitoring the Paraguay Rally, given his proximity to the world of rallying and motor sports. He also confirmed that he himself will be directly involved in monitoring the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games and committed to convening a new follow-up meeting within 15 days.
