Exploring the Bioceanic Highway project connecting Chile and Brazil, and its potential impact on Paraguay's business, especially the Mennonite farming community living in the new highway's path.
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The Bioceanic Highway will provide Paraguay with easy access to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing the country's export industry.
The construction of the highway presents opportunities for Mennonite communities in terms of access to services, but also raises concerns about potential changes to their traditional way of life.
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The Bayoceanic route will integrate multiple countries and provide access to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
The Bayoceanic route, also known as the new highway, is a major project that aims to integrate Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Paraguay. It will provide Paraguay, a landlocked country, with easy access to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This access is essential for the development and growth of Paraguay and the entire region. The construction of this multi-million dollar project is already underway, with some sections completed and benefiting businesses and communities in the region.
The new road will greatly impact Paraguay's export industry and improve efficiency
The completion of the Bayoceanic highway will revolutionize Paraguay's export industry. Currently, Paraguay exports approximately 11 million tons of soy each year, and to reach the Pacific markets, the cargo must travel to the Atlantic coast and then through the Panama Canal. With the new highway, Paraguay's soy, along with Brazil's, can be transported directly to ports in northern Chile, bypassing the Panama Canal. This will result in significant time and cost savings, making the region more competitive and efficient.
The Mennonite communities in the Chaco face both opportunities and challenges with the new road
The construction of the Bayoceanic highway presents both opportunities and challenges for the Mennonite communities in the Chaco region. The highway will provide easier access to hospitals, schools, and markets, improving the quality of life for these communities. However, some Mennonites view isolation and autonomy as fundamental aspects of their colonies, and they express concerns about the potential changes the road may bring to their traditional way of life. The long-term impact of the highway on the Mennonite communities and the region as a whole remains to be seen.
The Bioceanic Highway, aims to link Chile's Pacific coast with Brazil's Atlantic coastline.
We’re in landlocked Paraguay to find out how one of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects, could change how people there do business, especially the Mennonites, a powerful, religious farming community who live directly in the new highways' path.
Presenter / producer: Jane Chambers
Image: Bioceanic highway in Paraguay; Credit: Bob Howard
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