Paraguay

Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 08:25 UTC
Biden envoy visiting Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay

US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment, José W. Fernández is on a South American tour with stops in Uruguay, Chile, and Paraguay to boost green energy developments in the region.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Paraguayan President off to Chile for 3-day state visit

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña will be traveling to Santiago for a meeting with his Chilean colleague Gabriel Boric Font on Monday and a conference at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on Tuesday, among other engagements. Peña will stay in the Chilean capital until Nov. 8, it was also announced.
Friday, November 3rd 2023 - 08:59 UTC
Paraguay just one notch short of Fitch's investment grade

Paraguay was given a BB+ rating in Fitch's latest report, which is one step away from investment grade. Although in Asunción the South American country's Economy Ministry highlighted the achievement, the agency also warned about challenges in terms of credibility.
Wednesday, November 1st 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Paraguay increasingly attractive to direct investments

According to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), direct investment in the South American country reached a record US$ 725 million last year, it was reported Tuesday in Asunción.
Tuesday, October 31st 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Iguazú Falls closed to visitors as water levels rise above normal

Due to recent heavy rains on the Brazilian side, the tourist attraction of the Iguazú Falls has been closed to visitors at least until Wednesday pending damage assessments given a water flow 16 times higher than usual, it was reported.
Friday, October 27th 2023 - 08:53 UTC
Paraguayan President involves OAS in Paraná Waterway crisis

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has filed a complaint with the Organization of American States (OAS) against Argentina's “unacceptable” and “protectionist” decision to impose tolls on barges passing through the Paraná River waterway. However, he failed to mention the neighboring country during his appearance before the continental body's Permanent Council.
Tuesday, October 24th 2023 - 08:55 UTC
Paraguayan president says regional integration will not stop due to Argentine elections

During a speech at the Wilson Institute in Washington DC, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted the importance of Mercosur in the face of the recent Argentine elections - regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 19 ballot - and greenlighted China's approach to the bloc.
Friday, October 20th 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Drought hitting Chaco region concerns Paraguayan authorities

Paraguayan authorities expressed their concern Thursday given the dramatic drought causing social, economic, and environmental devastation in the region of Chaco, which is also affecting parts of neighboring Bolivia, it was reported.
Monday, October 16th 2023 - 08:47 UTC
Paraguayan President expresses support to Israel

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Sunday conveyed his country's support to his Israeli colleague Isaac Herzog during a telephone conversation, it was reported in Asuncion.
Wednesday, October 11th 2023 - 09:52 UTC
Paraguayan prison inmates hold warden and guards hostage

Luis Esquivel, warden of Paraguay's Tacumbú Prison, spoke early Wednesday from inside the penitentiary where inmates are holding him hostage together with 22 guards and said an answer from the Justice Ministry of Justice was needed for the situation to stop.