Por Marcela Achinelli.*
Given that the country is in the midst of a change of government, it is essential to take into account some of the challenges that remain in order to achieve a National Care Policy in Paraguay. In fact, already during the electoral campaign, the main candidates for the presidency echoed care-related issues. While Santiago Peña promised “free day care centers”, Efraín Alegre claimed “day care centers for all”. It is not by chance that this proposal has crossed the different political groups. Within the framework of what is called the “care economy”, there is an agenda on social protection in general and on national care policy in particular, which must be urgently addressed.