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Republic of Paraguay Open | Competitive | Vibrant 1 April 2020 | Strictly Private & Confidential Disclaimer THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN PREPARED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY (THE “REPUBLIC”). THIS PRESENTATION IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL OR SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY OR SELL SECURITIES OR AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER INTO INVESTMENT ACTIVITY. AN OFFER AND SALE OF SECURITIES, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE ONLY PURSUANT TO A PRELIMINARY OFFERING MEMORANDUM, ANY SUPPLEMENTAL OFFERING MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE OF ANY SECURITIES AND A FINAL OFFERING MEMORANDUM, AND NOT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED. THE TERMS “UNITED STATES” AND “U.S. PERSONS,” WHEN USED IN THIS PRESENTATION, HAVE THE MEANINGS SET FORTH IN REGULATION S UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. 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