Paraguay Becomes 26th Signatory to Pax Silica Declaration
Paraguay has become the 26th country to sign the Pax Silica Declaration, a United States-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure and the secure supply of critical minerals. The signing marks Paraguay's first formal step into a partnership that brings together energy, minerals and advanced computing.
The declaration was signed on Friday at the US Department of State headquarters in Washington. Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez and Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, were the signatories.
The State Department said that the two countries have agreed to examine how Paraguay's mineral resources and abundant hydroelectric power could help build advanced AI systems. Paraguay now joins a growing group of nations that have aligned with the US-backed arrangement, which aims to connect energy resources, strategic minerals and the infrastructure that AI depends on.
In its official remarks, the department stated: “Today, the United States welcomed Paraguay as the 26th signatory to the Pax Silica Declaration.” The statement described the signing as the beginning of Paraguay's official participation in the initiative.
Washington views the platform as a way to deepen international cooperation on technologies that are considered vital to economic competitiveness and national security. The initiative also provides a forum for discussing collaboration in sectors where energy availability, industrial capacity and technological development are closely intertwined.
The two governments also affirmed their intention to work toward building “super intelligence infrastructure” in the Americas, using Paraguay's critical minerals and hydroelectric capacity. Still, the announcement did not reveal any specific mining venture, planned data center or American firm that might participate.
The declaration also left out details on investment, construction timelines and financial arrangements. Such details are important because signing on to the declaration creates a basis for cooperation, but it does not mean that a particular project has been cleared or funded.
Paraguay's entry underlines how central power supply has become to advanced computing. Big AI systems need vast computing capacity, large data centers, stable electricity and specialised equipment, making energy availability an increasingly important consideration in technology investment.
Paraguay's abundant hydropower may help attract computing projects that consume large amounts of electricity. However, the State Department has not released a detailed analysis of commercial viability or the infrastructure needed to support such projects.
The focus on critical minerals reflects a broader American strategy to protect supplies of raw materials used in advanced manufacturing, energy systems and strategic technologies. These supply chains can involve many countries, from mining and processing to the production of sophisticated industrial and electronic products.
By adding Paraguay to Pax Silica, the United States is expanding its technology diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere. The development comes at a time when governments worldwide regard access to critical minerals and advanced digital infrastructure as economically and strategically crucial.