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Montevideo, March 17th 2026 - 06:47 UTC

Paraguay

  • Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 - 22:30 UTC

    Downspout affects Paraguayan foreign trade freight rates

    In the third week of August, the Paraguay River was one centimeter above its historical minimum

    Paraguayan import/export operations, which are heavily dependent on barge transport through the Paraná and Paraguay Rivers, saw costs go up 29.2% interannually in July as lower water levels limited both navigation and the amount of cargo each vessel can carry. In the third week of August, the Paraguay River was one centimeter above its historical minimum.

  • Monday, September 2nd 2024 - 11:38 UTC

    Paraguayan businesses concerned as dollar keeps soaring

    “We fear that this situation will affect the Christmas season,” Caje argued

    Given the seemingly unstoppable soar of the US dollar against the local guaraní during a whole week, the Association of Importers and Traders of Paraguay (Asimcopar) said it feared the current trend might hit year-ending sales, which largely feature imported items.

  • Monday, August 26th 2024 - 14:30 UTC

    Paraguayan carrier allowed to serve domestic route in Uruguay

    Paranair's new service is in line with Uruguay's newly signed open skies agreements, it was explained

    Paraguayan carrier Paranair reached an understanding with Montevideo to add a stopover in Salto to some of its bidaily flights between the Uruguayan capital and Asunción,
    Transport Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola announced.

  • Thursday, August 22nd 2024 - 22:15 UTC

    Paraguay signs understanding with Meta to tackle electoral fake news

    The convention in Paraguay addressed the issue of fake news and the misuse of artificial intelligence during electoral campaigns

    Paraguay's Electoral Justice reached an understanding this week with social media giants Meta to tackle campaign misinformation. The company owns platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The agreement was reached at a meeting in Asunción on the occasion of the Aug. 20-21 XVII Inter-American Meeting of Electoral Authorities 2024.

  • Wednesday, August 21st 2024 - 09:45 UTC

    Paraguay River downspout reaching historic lows

    The forecasts are not at all encouraging, Valdez said

    Paraguay's National Administration of Navigation and Ports (ANNP) reported Tuesday that the Paraguay River had dawned two centimeters below Monday's level at 0.71 meters, dangerously approaching the Oct. 6, 2021, all-time low of -0.75 meters.

  • Tuesday, August 20th 2024 - 12:32 UTC

    Paraguayan President concerned about Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba

    Peña also recalled that Paraguay had endured “the longest dictatorship in South America”

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Monday highlighted Latin America's peace and freedom but insisted that Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba should be matters of “enormous concern” for the international community.

  • Tuesday, August 20th 2024 - 09:18 UTC

    Paraguayan congressman killed when Police raided his home

    Gomes was known for his role as a member of the Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP) before entering politics in 2022

    Paraguayan Congressman Eulalio “Lalo” Gomes, of the ruling Colorado Party, was killed in the wee hours of Monday during a fudgy police raid at his home in the city of Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC). The operation had been ordered by a judge as part of a money laundering investigation. The South American country's Lower House declared three days of mourning and urged a thorough investigation into the incident. The Paraguayan flag was hoisted at half mast at the Legislative Palace.

  • Monday, August 12th 2024 - 22:04 UTC

    Paraguayan Civilian Cabinet Chief Giménez resigns for personal reasons

    Giménez's resignation is effective on Aug. 15

    Paraguayan Civilian Cabinet Chief Lea Giménez resigned from her job Monday due to personal reasons. She conveyed her decision to President Santiago Peña during a meeting with other Ministers at the Mburuvicha Róga residence. She also relinquished her position as Counselor at the Itaipú Binational Entity (EBI).

  • Friday, August 9th 2024 - 09:24 UTC

    Paraguay urges US to speed up Ambassador's departure

    The loss of trust towards a person should not damage the relationship between the two countries, FM Ramírez argued

    The Paraguayan Government Thursday asked the United States to speed up the departure from Asunción of Ambassador Marc Ostfield after the diplomat spoke in favor of the sanctions applied by the OFAC to the tobacco company Tabesa, linked to former President Horacio Cartes, the mentor of the incumbent Santiago Peña.

  • Thursday, August 8th 2024 - 09:56 UTC

    Argentine breeders in UK tour of meat and dairy technology centres

    The Palermo agriculture and livestock expo where the best of Argentine breeds compete for the top prizes, and is also an opportunity for the display of new technologies and farming practices

    June, July, August are months of the austral winter and Argentina, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay hold their main livestock shows, (Palermo, Esteio, Roque Alonso and Prado) including a display of the latest technology advances in cattle feeding and breeding.