Mercedes Canese criticized Paraguay for “giving away” its clean, cheap hydroelectric energy at irrisory prices (below US$50/MWh vs. thermal alternatives over US$100/MWh), subsidizing crypto miners and large consumers while losing its main strategic advantage. She called for using surplus for public electric transport, solar water heaters, and local industry development, accusing the government of delaying the ANDE Master Plan. Canese highlighted Brazil’s historical treaty violations and urged demanding reparations in Annex C talks. She opposed subsidies to electro-intensive sectors that create few jobs and advocated a social tariff for households, plus hydro-solar complementarity. Paraguay risks remaining a cheap exporter instead of becoming a true energy power.