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Montevideo, January 28th 2026 - 00:51 UTC

Paraguay

  • Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 - 20:49 UTC

    IMF foresees prosperous 2024 for Paraguay

    Argentina is at the bottom of the IMF's list, with GDP expected to contract by 3.5%

    According to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) “World Economic Outlook” report released Tuesday in Washington DC, Paraguay is the country in the region that will grow the most this year with a projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 3.8%, way above South America's 1.8% average. Following Paraguay is Uruguay's 3.2% GDP, with Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela tied at 3%. Argentina ranks at the bottom of the list (-3.5%).

  • Tuesday, October 22nd 2024 - 11:16 UTC

    Yacyretá dam crossing between Argentina and Paraguay to fully reopen next month

    Ituzaingó-Ayolas remains the only crossing between Argentina and Paraguay not fullyh reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic

    Argentine and Paraguayan authorities are planning to fully reopen for all type of vehicles the border crossing between Ituzaingó (Corrientes) and Ayolas on the Yacyretá dam, which is expected to boost the local economy, it was announced this week.

  • Thursday, October 17th 2024 - 11:36 UTC

    Paraguay's Central Bank ups growth projections for 2024

    “No significant imbalances are observed that could divert inflation from the expected trajectory,” the BCP stated

    Paraguay's Central Bank (BCP) has this week upped the South American country's economic growth projection for this year from 3.8% to 4%. On the supply side, the main upward revisions were in the livestock, trade, and tax sectors, while downward adjustments were recorded in electricity and water amid higher domestic demand in line with the good dynamics imports have been registering.

  • Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - 21:07 UTC

    Paraguay's gov't ups bounty for heads of EPP guerrilla leaders

    “The calls are confidential,” Riera underlined

    Paraguayan authorities have launched a ₲ 7 billion (around US$ 894,366) reward for anyone supplying “accurate, certain, and responsible” information on members of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) guerrilla as the government of President Sebastián Peña intends to solve the case of three people kidnapped by the Marxist organization, including former Vice President Óscar Denis, it was announced this week in Asunción.

  • Tuesday, October 15th 2024 - 09:11 UTC

    EPP guerrilla suspects no longer refugees in Argentina

    Villalba is currently in jail for a kidnapping perpetrated by the EPP

    Relatives of Paraguayan guerrilla leader Carmen Villalba sheltering in Argentina were stripped of their refugee status by the administration of President Javier Milei and could soon be extradited to stand trial, it was reported in Asunción. “The news that we have confirmed is that their political asylum was withdrawn, they are not politicians,” Interior Minister Enrique Riera confirmed.

  • Monday, October 14th 2024 - 09:45 UTC

    Paraguay River hits all-time lows in Brazil

    Every river in the Paraguay Basin stood below average levels for this time of year, except the Cuiabá River thanks to flows being regulated by the Manso Hydroelectric Plant

    The Brazilian Geological Survey (SGB) found that the Paraguay River was 62 centimeters below its reference level, the lowest level ever measured at the Ladario post, near the city of Corumbá (MS), on the border with Porto Quijarro (Bolivia), thus surpassing the 61 cms recorded in 1964, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Saturday, October 12th 2024 - 10:16 UTC

    IMF goes easier on heavily indebted countries such as Argentina

    “I'm pleased to announce that the Executive Board has reached a consensus on a reform of IMF charges and surcharges,” Georgieva stressed

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Friday a series of cuts on overcharges to countries heavily in debt, which, albeit moderate, could benefit Argentina among other nations. Such an initiative had been resisted in the past by Washington and other G7 nations but things have changed considerably at a global level.

  • Saturday, October 12th 2024 - 10:14 UTC

    Paraguay tightens the screws on fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

    In recent years non-profit organizations have been used for corruption purposes, Alcaraz explained

    Paraguayan authorities announced this week that adjustments were being implemented to comply with the Latin American Financial Action Task Force (Gafilat) recommendations regarding the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

  • Wednesday, October 9th 2024 - 08:46 UTC

    Uruguay: Montevideo-Salto route by a foreign carrier started

    Paranair's new service is in line with Uruguay's newly signed open skies agreements with Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay

    Paraguayan carrier Paranair Tuesday performed the maiden flight between the Uruguayan cities of Montevideo and Salto, thus marking the beginning of a new era in commercial aviation with foreign operators serving domestic routes.

  • Monday, October 7th 2024 - 09:12 UTC

    UK ambassador to Paraguay visits Falklands, meets Governor and MLAs

    Ambassador Navai enjoying tea at Government House with Governor Blake

    Falkland Islands received the visit of the current British ambassador to Paraguay. During his brief visit, Ambassador Ramin Navai, met with the Governor of the Falklands, Alison Blake CMG, and also with members of the Legislative Assembly.