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Paraguay Joins Pax Silica Pact, Pledging Minerals and Hydropower

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What happened

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Paraguay joined the Pax Silica declaration on October 23, 2026, at the US State Department in Washington. The United States and Paraguay pledged to use Paraguay’s critical minerals and hydropower for AI infrastructure. The pact, which was launched in December 2025, aims to secure AI supply chains and reduce dependence on China.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The declaration widens the United States’ circle of partners for chips, minerals, and power. The Pax Silica plan is designed to shield critical-mineral and chip supply chains and reduce reliance on China.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • ChinaThe nation whose critical mineral and AI supply chains the Pax Silica pact aims to reduce dependence on.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • JapanSpeculative

    Japan might see changes in global supply chain diversification away from China.

  • ChinaSpeculative

    China might face reduced global demand for its critical minerals and AI supply chains.

  • ChileSpeculative

    Chile may secure its critical mineral exports within a trusted US supply chain.

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