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Montevideo, November 10th 2025 - 22:55 UTC

Paraguay

  • Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 09:26 UTC

    Bachi Núñez's term as Paraguayan Senate Speaker extended

    The loyal Bachi Núñez will be in line for the presidential succession almost throughout Peña's entire term

    Senator Basilio “Bachi” Núñez of the Colorado Party's (ANR) Honor Colorado faction was re-elected on Wednesday as Upper House Speaker until June 30, 2028, following a procedural change to internal regulations, pushed through by the Cartista bloc [of former President Horacio Cartes] and its allies.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 13:07 UTC

    Brazil and Paraguay join forces against syphilis

    “Syphilis is detected, treated, cured” was the gathering's motto

    Brazilian experts joined Tuesday a working meeting in Asunción between local representatives of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Paraguay's National Program for the Control of HIV/AIDS and STIs (Pronasida), and the General Directorate of Health Surveillance to further discuss the elimination of congenital syphilis and acquired syphilis through a project called Cooperation Among Countries for Health Development (CCHD).

  • Saturday, August 30th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    South Korean mission exploring possible Paraguayan meat purchases

    The opening of the South Korean market to Paraguayan beef was deemed imminent

    A South Korean business delegation, including representatives from the Korea Meat Import Association, is in Paraguay this week to assess its meat industry. This marks the first time Korean private-sector leaders have visited the South American country before an official market opening, signaling confidence in the process.

  • Friday, August 29th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Paraguay's Senate wants to explore shifting from Taipei to Beijing ties

    “Our commitment must be to the welfare of the Paraguayan people,” Villalba argued

    Paraguay's Senate has requested a report from the Foreign Ministry as to the reasons for the country's continued diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of mainland China. Paraguay is currently the only South American nation to formally recognize Taiwan.

  • Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

    Milei's trip next month to Paraguay announced

    Milei attaches great importance to the relationship with Paraguay and President Peña, Nielsen explained

    Argentina's Ambassador to Asunción, Guillermo Nielsen, announced Wednesday during a meeting with Senate Speaker Basilio “Bachi” Núñez that President Javier Milei would be visiting the neighboring country on Sept. 15 and 16.

  • Monday, August 25th 2025 - 20:57 UTC

    Paraguayan Govt advises against traveling to Venezuela

    Asunción has no diplomatic representation before the Bolivarian regime and is therefore unable to assist Paraguayan citizens in distress

    The Paraguayan Government, under President Santiago Peña, has issued a travel advisory for its nationals, advising them to stay away from Venezuela or leave the country at the earliest, considering that Asunción does not have an embassy or consulate in that territory and therefore its ability to assist people in distress is limited.

  • Monday, August 25th 2025 - 09:55 UTC

    Peña holds key meeting with US Southern Command Chief

    Peña highlighted the historic friendship between the United States and Paraguay

    US Southern Command (Southcom) Chief, Admiral Alvin Holsey, has met with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to strengthen the strategic alliance between the two countries. President Peña awarded Holsey the Order of Merit of the Armed Forces, Paraguay's highest military decoration, in recognition of his support for the South American nation.

  • Friday, August 22nd 2025 - 20:01 UTC

    Paraguay declares Cartel de los Soles a “terrorist organization”

    Peña noted that Washington was a strategic ally

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has signed a decree officially declaring the Cartel de los Soles an “international terrorist organization,” it was announced in Asunción. The Government argued that the measure highlighted its commitment to fighting transnational crime and protecting national sovereignty.

  • Thursday, August 21st 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Moody's upholds Paraguay's investment grading

    All quantitative fiscal targets at the end of December 2024 were met

    The international rating agency Moody's on Tuesday reaffirmed Paraguay's sovereign rating at “Baa3”, maintaining a stable outlook. This rating, considered an investment grade, is the result of the South American country's strong economic performance, fiscal discipline, and institutional stability. The Baa3 rating entails lower financing costs, with better borrowing conditions in terms of interest rates and maturities.

  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:51 UTC

    Brazil donating 20 Urutus armored vehicles to Paraguay

    The EE-11 Urutu was Brazil's main armored personnel carrier (VBTP) for decades

    Brazil is donating 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles to the Paraguayan Army to help modernize its military and strengthen regional defense cooperation. The donation will increase Paraguay's fleet of Urutu vehicles from 12 to 32.