Paraguay

Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Paraguay: Peña ready to be sworn in as President

Economist Santiago Peña of the National Republican Assembly (ANR) also known as the Colorado Party is to be sworn in Tuesday as Paraguay's new head of state during a ceremony in Asunción which will be attended by several former and current Latin American leaders such as Argentina's Alberto Fernández; Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and Uruguay's Luis Lacalle Pou, Chile's Gabriel Boric Font and Bolivia's Luis Arce Catacora.
Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:19 UTC
Lula visits Lugo ahead of Peña's inauguration

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday visited former Paraguayan head of state Fernando Lugo while in Asunción for Santiago Peña's inauguration Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Paraguay’s new President wants change at home and abroad

By Julieta Heduvan (*) – Santiago Peña assumes Paraguay’s presidency this Tuesday August 15 with a number of advantages, including a supportive Congress. But he faces also numerous challenges, as he tries to unite his party, manage the influence of his political mentor—businessman and former President Horacio Cartes—and handle international negotiations, from the Itaipú accord to U.S. sanctions against Paraguayan politicians.
Friday, August 11th 2023 - 11:48 UTC
“EU approach on trade accord with Mercosur is simply unacceptable,” Paraguayan President elect Peña

Paraguay President-elect Santiago Peña has said that Mercosur and the European Union should put on hold talks over a free trade agreement since the current environmental demands from the EU are “unacceptable.”
Wednesday, August 9th 2023 - 10:26 UTC
Brazil questions Argentina charging tolls on Paraná Waterway

Brazil's Foreign Ministry Tuesday said Argentina charging tolls since the beginning of the year to barges sailing along the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway had affected other countries in the region and questioned the legality of the one-sided measure, Agência Brasil reported.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Brazilian traders want federal gov't involved in Paraná River Waterway toll dispute

The Brazilian Association for the Development of Inland Navigation (Abani) requested the Brazilian Foreign Ministry takes steps after the Argentine decision to seize a vessel of a Brazilian company in Greater Rosario due to debts in the payment of tolls for using the Paraná River waterway, it was reported.
Monday, July 31st 2023 - 10:30 UTC
US lawmakers discuss bilateral issues with Paraguay's next President

A delegation of lawmakers from the United States headed by Congressman Adam Smith (D) Sunday met in Asunción with Paraguay's President-elect Santiago Peña to discuss future bilateral relations, particularly on security and trade, it was reported. Peña's chosen Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, who also took part in the discussions, spoke of a “very productive” encounter. Peña is to take office Aug. 15.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Bolivia and Paraguay take steps toward improving bilateral trade

The Bolivian-Paraguayan Chamber and Paraguay's Industry Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Asunción toward strengthening ties and promoting industry and trade between the two countries, it was reported Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 25th 2023 - 10:54 UTC
Solution wanted at Mercosur level: mobility platforms need local HQs

According to Paraguay's Juan Marcelo Estigarribia, Executive Secretary of the South American country's Consumer and User Defense Secretariat (Sedeco), a Mercosur Technical Committee has received a complaint from his agency about the lack of representation of mobility platforms such as Uber and Bolt.
Wednesday, July 12th 2023 - 22:18 UTC
Paraguay increases pork exports to Taiwan six fold; Chile next potential market

In the first six months of 2023, Paraguay multiplied its pork exports by six times. The main reason is the opening of Taiwan’s market last year to Paraguayan produce. This pushed sales from 2,480 tons to 14,880 tons between January and June 2023.