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Montevideo, January 27th 2026 - 23:57 UTC

Paraguay

  • Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 21:00 UTC

    Paraguay's antidrug agency parts ways with DEA

    “The results will be seen over time,” Abdo warned

    Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad) decided to break off from its partnership with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to a note sent by Minister Jalil Rachid on Dec 6, which went public Tuesday in Asunción. Rachid said the move stemmed from the need to optimize resources and strengthen operational areas.

  • Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 09:37 UTC

    Record soybeans output reported in Paraguay

    Paraguay was to export some 7.8 million tons, mostly to Argentina, but also to Brazil and Russia

    The Paraguayan Chamber of Grain and Oilseed Producers and Exporters (Capeco) announced Monday that the South American country produced nearly 11 million tons of soybeans during the 2023-24 season, which generated revenues of around US$ 4 billion up to last month, a significant progress from the previous US$ 3.5 billion.

  • Monday, December 9th 2024 - 10:36 UTC

    Water levels at Yacyretá grow after heavy rains

    Bad weather is expected until Tuesday

    Paraguayan authorities reported an increase in the water levels at the Yacyretá hydroelectric dam this weekend following heavy rains in recent days. Yacyretá's Hydrology Department issued a warning indicating that inflows had increased as a result of the rainfall recorded in the contributing basin and in Brazilian territory.

  • Saturday, December 7th 2024 - 10:56 UTC

    Chinese diplomat faces imminent expulsion from Paraguay

    Xu Wei is accused of meddling with the South American country's internal affairs while in Asunción for UNESCO talks

    The Government of Paraguay insisted Friday that it would proceed to the expulsion of Chinese diplomat Xu Wei from the country should he fail to leave by Saturday after his visa was revoked. Migrations Director Jorge Kronawetter explained that after the measure Xu lost his right to enter or stay in the country and has 24 hours to leave.

  • Thursday, December 5th 2024 - 09:10 UTC

    Argentine Senator's arrest in Paraguay sparks political crisis in Buenos Aires

    Kueider was voted as a Peronist but sided with Milei in recent key votes

    Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider was arrested Wednesday in Paraguay after trying to get into the country with around US$ 200,000 and AR$ 600,000 (US$ 60,000) of undeclared cash. He was caught by Paraguayan authorities when trying to drive through the La Amistad bridge from Brazil.

  • Wednesday, December 4th 2024 - 07:06 UTC

    Paraguay: Anti-corruption bill signed into law

    “Today we take a step that will make a difference in our path towards a more integral and just Paraguay,” said Peña

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Tuesday signed into law the so-called “National Regime of Integrity, Transparency and Prevention of Corruption of the Republic of Paraguay” during a ceremony in Asunción attended by dignitaries of the other two branches of Government.

  • Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 - 10:33 UTC

    What will the Mercosur summit discuss?

    As Uruguay prepares to hand over Mercosur’s pro tempore presidency to Argentina, this summit could define the bloc’s path forward amid global trade uncertainties

    Montevideo will host the XLV Mercosur Summit on 5-6 December, bringing together South American leaders to discuss pressing regional issues. Outgoing Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou will chair the meeting, along with Argentina's Javier Milei, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Paraguay's Santiago Peña. Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi will also attend.

  • Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 - 08:36 UTC

    Paraguay heading to a record year of beef exports in 2024

    Paraguay main beef markets are Chile and Taiwan

    In the first eleven months of the year, Paraguay has exported some 320,000 tons of beef with revenue reaching 1,6 billion dollars, indicates data from the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa).

  • Monday, December 2nd 2024 - 22:14 UTC

    Paraguay confirms first dengue casualty this epidemiological season

    Paraguay is an endemic country for dengue fever, which circulates all year round

    Paraguayan authorities confirmed Monday the first casualty in this dengue epidemiological season spanning from September to mid-July: It was an adult male who died last week in the department of Guairá. Health Surveillance Director Andrea Ojeda admitted that this season started late (in November) compared to previous onsets.

  • Monday, December 2nd 2024 - 09:23 UTC

    US dollar at bay in Paraguay but expected to grow

    Household consumer credit also went up, the BCP reported

    The US dollar retreated against the Paraguayan guaraní at the end of November but local analysts believe it will keep its upward trend in the days to come. An intervention from the Paraguayan Central Bank (BCP) was needed in October to keep it from crossing the ₲ 8,000 barrier and keep it on a leash to close Friday at ₲ 7,760 from ₲ 7,860 the previous month, thus representing a 1.2% decline.