Stronger Paraguay: Neighbor Prepares to Receive 150 Armored Vehicles from the U.S., Allows Entry of American Troops, and Launches Modernization Plan to Combat Organized Crime

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Published on 01/01/2026 at 17:46

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Authorization From Paraguayan Senate Allows Presence of American Military Until 2026 and Confirms Transfer of Armored Vehicles, Strengthening Joint Security Operations, Army Modernization, and Strategies to Combat Organized Crime

Military cooperation between Paraguay and the United States has advanced following the Paraguayan Senate’s authorization for the entry of American troops until July 2026 and the confirmation of the transfer of armored vehicles, relevant measures to combat organized crime.

Legislative Authorizations and Defined Schedule

In legislative terms, the Paraguayan Senate approved the entry of US military personnel with weapons and equipment, expanding operational and institutional cooperation.

Included are the SFOD-A 751 team from the 7th Special Forces Group, consisting of 11 members, and the Civil Affairs team 823, with four members.

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Paraguayan Participation in International Missions

In addition to entry authorizations, senators approved the deployment of a junior officer and a Paraguayan non-commissioned officer for integrated missions.

The operation will occur alongside Argentina’s Task Forces within the UNFICYP mission of the United Nations in Cyprus.

This measure reinforces Paraguay’s engagement in multilateral operations and expands the operational experience of its military personnel.

Modernization With American Armored Vehicles

Meanwhile, the Paraguayan Army is preparing to receive its first Oshkosh M-ATV 4×4 armored vehicles transferred by the United States.

The incorporation occurs through the Excess Defense Articles program and is part of a modernization process spanning recent decades.

According to the Zona Militar website, the plan involves two phases focused on updating administrative and tactical resources.

The Army Chief, General Manuel Rodríguez, highlighted that the strategy includes the incorporation of over 150 new and refurbished vehicles.

Among them are buses, utility vehicles, cargo trucks, and armored vehicles, enhancing the logistical and operational capacity of the ground force.

Currently, the Army operates EE-9 Cascavel and EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles of Brazilian origin, used for decades in mechanized units.

The initial addition of 20 M-ATVs is expected to strengthen operations against organized crime and troop mobility in hostile environments.

The Oshkosh M-ATV is a 14-ton, 4×4 vehicle with a range of up to 500 kilometers and capacity for five equipped military personnel.

The model accommodates various weapon systems and offers increased protection against mines and ambushes, as well as mobility in difficult terrains.

Diplomatic Agreements and Regional Guidelines

Cooperation has been strengthened with the signing of an agreement between Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and Marco Rubio, establishing joint guidelines.

The agreement defines coordinated efforts in combatting organized crime and drug trafficking, strengthening regional coordination and recent precedents of this partnership.

With information from Gdia.

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Stronger Paraguay: Neighbor Prepares to Receive 150 Armored Vehicles from the U.S., Allows Entry of American Troops, and Launches Modernization Plan to Combat Organized Crime

Authorization From Paraguayan Senate Allows Presence of American Military Until 2026 and Confirms Transfer of Armored Vehicles, Strengthening Joint Security Operations, Army Modernization, and Strategies to Combat Organized Crime

Legislative Authorizations and Defined Schedule

Paraguayan Participation in International Missions

Modernization With American Armored Vehicles

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Paraguayan Participation in International Missions

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