Paraguay

Wednesday, April 17th 2024 - 10:36 UTC
Business forum in Bariloche to be attended by Presidents of Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay

Presidents Javier Milei of Argentina, Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay, and Santiago Peña of Paraguay are expected to be the three most important participants of the so-called Llao Llao Forum starting Wednesday in the Patagonian resort of Bariloche in the Argentine province of Río Negro.
Friday, April 12th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Presidents Peña and Lacalle Pou fly together to Uruguay

After attending a South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) event in Luque on Thursday, Presidents Luis Lacalle Pou and Santiago Peña flew to Uruguay for further engagements.
Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 10:04 UTC
Presidents Lacalle Pou and Peña attend Conmebol dinner in Asunción

Presidents Santiago Peña of Paraguay and Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay Wednesday attended a dinner hosted by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) at the historic building of the Port of Asunción. Also participating in the event was Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino.
Monday, April 8th 2024 - 19:35 UTC
The rule on Paraguay's fresh beef exports to US held by Congress

The United States Senate last week passed a resolution overturning the US Department of Agriculture rule allowing Paraguayan fresh beef imports. The next step in the process in the House of Representatives where the show of bipartisan consensus is expected to be repeated, reported the US Beef Newsletter.
Wednesday, April 3rd 2024 - 19:58 UTC
Paraguay not unwilling to pay Waterway toll, FM says

Paraguayan Foreign Ministry Rubén Ramírez Lescano told Congress Wednesday in Asunción that the government of President Santiago Peña was not against barges sailing through the Paraná Waterway paying toll provided there was a service in return.
Monday, April 1st 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Paraguay records highest economic growth in the region in 2023

Paraguay's Central Bank (BCP) issued a report last week announcing that the country had recorded the highest regional growth in the last quarter of 2023, with a positive rate of 4.9%.
Friday, March 29th 2024 - 19:31 UTC
Paraguay and US stand against situation in Venezuela

Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed this week in Washington DC the ongoing events in Venezuela, where opposition leaders have been unable to enter this year's presidential elections.
Friday, March 29th 2024 - 10:04 UTC
PAHO: Historic dengue outbreak to hit mainly Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Latin America is looking ahead at the worst dengue season in history, mainly due to the global increase in temperatures and extreme weather. The worst scenario is likely to occur in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 20:55 UTC
Asunción's Lower House condemns US Senate's decision banning Paraguayan beef

Paraguay's Lower House unanimously passed a resolution objecting to the US Senate's decision to ban meat imports from the South American country while urging lawmakers in Washington DC to honor the technical reports attesting to the safety of the merchandise, it was reported in Asunción.
Monday, March 25th 2024 - 09:30 UTC
Paraguayan president gets along with Milei, but not quite so with Alberto

Paraguayan President Santigo Peña said during a TV show aired this weekend in Buenos Aires that he had a tough time dealing with former Argentine President Alberto Fernández but was pretty much on the same page with Javier Milei.