Prostitution in Paraguay Prostitution in Paraguay Prostitution in Paraguay is legal for persons over the age of 18, but related activities such as brothel keeping are prohibited. Prostitution is common in the country. Brothels are also common, even some rural villages have a small bar/brothel on the outskirts. Whilst there is no red-light district in the capital, Asunción, street prostitution is widespread in the city centre,especially around Plaza Uruguaya. Brothels are also common in the city centre. Prostitutes can also be found in bars and discos. There are about 30 "motels" in and around the city that cater for illicit sex. Rented by
Economy of Paraguay on food and beverages. Wood products, paper products, hides and furs, and non-metallic mineral products also contribute to manufacturing totals. Steady growth in the manufacturing GDP during the 1990s (1.2 percent annually) laid the foundation for 2002 and 2003, when the annual growth rate rose to 2.5 percent. Paraguay relies almost solely on hydroelectric power to meet its energy needs. The Itaipú Dam, completed in 1984, has the world's second largest power-generating capacity: 13.3 gigawatts. The dam is located on the Paraguay River, and Paraguay and Brazil evenly share the ownership, operation, and electricity generated. Additionally, Paraguay co-owns another major