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Montevideo, January 2nd 2026 - 07:54 UTC

Paraguayan President highlights economic growth and 3.1% inflation

Peña acknowledged his country faced “tensions” inherent to a developing economy

The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Tuesday that the country has concluded 2025 with an annual inflation rate of 3.1%, successfully meeting its target range and demonstrating a trend of continued macroeconomic stability.

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Milei tells Telegraph Malvinas' claim non-negotiable

Milei was depicted as a solitary and methodical leader who managed to survive a hostile Congress

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Which countries improved the most this year? Argentina and Syria for The Economist

President Milei stuck to his chainsaw in 2025, and voters stuck with him. So did America, offering a US$ 20bn lifeline to avert a financial crisis.

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Petro orders huge minimum wage increase in Colombia

Petro's move has been regarded as a farce to condition next year's vote

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Brazil records highest foreign investment inflow in a decade

In 2025, Brazil thrived regionally, given Argentina's shaky transition and Chile's moderate growth

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Bolsonaro is expected to be released on Jan. 1 back to the Federal Police's detention facility

Bolsonaro slated for endoscopy amid post-surgery complications

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The Trump administration keeps drifting apart from previous US policies under Biden

US embassies tasked with monitoring Latin America's migration policies

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Bolivian subsidies ended up in a growing fuel smuggling business to Peru, it was explained

Bolivia lifts all fuel import restrictions

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Seymour and Milei were pictured with a chainsaw

Kiwi Deputy PM welcomed at Casa Rosada for talks with Milei

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