Paraguay

Tuesday, September 15th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Ecological disaster: fires destroying Brazil's wetlands suffering the worst drought in 47 years

Fires are raging in the wetlands of west-central Brazil, leaving behind a vast swath of charred ruins in a paradise of biodiversity. The enormous fires have destroyed nearly 12% of the world’s largest tropical wetland, partially reducing to ashes one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Monday, September 7th 2020 - 08:21 UTC
UN human rights office demands Paraguay impartially investigates the deaths of two Argentine girls

The Paraguayan government must investigate “impartially and without delay” the deaths of two 12-year-old girls in a police and military operation against a rebel terrorist group in the north of the country, the regional office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Sunday.
Saturday, September 5th 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Death of two Argentine minors causes diplomatic rift with Paraguay

Argentina has asked for an explanation from Paraguay about the deaths in a police and military operation against a terrorist group of two 11-year-old girls it said were Argentine citizens.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Paraguayan wheat exports drop 42% in July because of stricter controls in Brazil

The Paraguayan Chamber of Cereals and Oilseed exporters and traders, Capeco reported that the country's exports fell by 42.2% in July, with 267,949 tons, compared to 464,005 tons shipped in the previous month. This represents a drop of about 196,056 tons month-on-month.
Monday, August 24th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Despite Merkel’s “serious doubts,” German industry defends the Mercosur-EU agreement

After Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel stated on Friday “considerable doubts” over whether to keep backing the European Union’s (EU) trade deal with the Mercosur due to environmental threats that represent the deforestation in Brazil’s Amazonia, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) responded defending the agreement that was reached last year.
Wednesday, August 5th 2020 - 07:48 UTC
Itaipú dam generates more power to help Paraguayan barges with soybeans reach the River Plate

Just over two months after completing a special outflow to increase the level of the drought-stricken Paraná River, the world largest operational hydroelectric dam, Itaipu, located on the border of Brazil with Paraguay, will increase energy production to help sailing along the huge South American water artery.
Thursday, July 30th 2020 - 07:38 UTC
South Africa and Saudi Arabia open their markets to Paraguayan beef

After a ten-year hiatus, the South African Department of Agriculture announced the opening of the market for Paraguayan abattoirs to export beef and meat products. According to the Paraguayan foreign ministry, the reopening of this market by the African country was possible through joint work with the Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa).
Wednesday, July 22nd 2020 - 06:52 UTC
Paraguayan football resumes on Tuesday following a four month virus shutdown

Paraguayan football resumed on Tuesday after a four-month coronavirus shutdown with Cerro Porteno beating league leaders Libertad 2-1 and River Plate drawing 1-1 with Nacional.
Thursday, July 2nd 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Integration bridge connecting Paraguay with Brazil in under construction

Construction work is being carried out for the Puente de la Integracion bridge connecting Paraguay with Brazil. The bridge spans the Parana River and connects Presidente Franco in Paraguay with Foz de Iguazu in Brazil.
Friday, May 15th 2020 - 08:49 UTC
Next Monday Itaipu opens its spillway to help lift the drought stricken Parana river level

The world's largest operational hydroelectric dam, Itaipu Plant announced that starting next Monday, May 18, it will open its spillway to help Paraguay and Argentina, which are suffering from a drought and hence having problems transporting their grain harvest.