On 14 March 2025, in Caacupe (Cordillera), neighbors from the Virgen Serrana neighborhood demonstrated against installing an antenna in the area, fearing the radiation it could emit.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, residents in the Virgen Serana area of Caacupé, Cordillera Department, Paraguay, held peaceful protests opposing antenna installation. Residents expressed concerns about potential electromagnetic radiation from the antenna, with current risk levels assessed as low.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Telecommunications infrastructure: Potential delays in antenna installation may disrupt regional network expansion and digital connectivity improvements
• Construction & equipment: Telecommunications equipment installation and related construction activities face risk of temporary suspension or review due to local resident opposition
• Regional logistics: Caacupé is a small locality with limited direct impact on major logistics networks, though future protest escalation could cause minor disruptions to local transportation

3. Watch points

• Protest spread: Tracking potential propagation of similar anti-antenna installation movements to other regions
• Government response: Monitoring Paraguay government and telecommunications authorities' measures to address resident concerns and negotiation progress