Paraguay

Monday, November 10th 2025 - 08:11 UTC
Paraguay: Ciudad del Este Mayor-elect announces presidential expectations

Opposition candidate Daniel Mujica won Sunday's Ciudad del Este Mayoralty in a landslide victory, following the removal from office of former Mayor Miguel Prieto, who sided with the winner.
Thursday, November 6th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Albert II of Monaco praises Paraguay's sports infrastructure

Prince Albert II of Monaco concluded his first official three-day visit to Paraguay on Wednesday, wrapping up his agenda with a strong endorsement of the country's rapid development in multi-sport facilities. The Prince, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), toured the premises of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) near Asunción.
Wednesday, November 5th 2025 - 08:08 UTC
BCP reports negative inflation for October

Paraguay's Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Monday that the country registered a deflationary result in October 2025, the second such result this year. The monthly variation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was -0.1%.
Tuesday, November 4th 2025 - 09:49 UTC
Prince Albert II of Monaco lands in Paraguay for 3-day visit

Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Paraguay on Monday for his first-ever official visit to the South American nation, marking a historic moment aimed at boosting diplomatic and commercial ties. He was welcomed at the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport at 6.10 pm local time with full honors by Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano.
Monday, November 3rd 2025 - 10:03 UTC
BBC says legal weapons from Paraguay end up in Comando Vermelho’s hands

A recent report from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) found a link between Brazil's infamous Comando Vermelho group's gun supply and Paraguay. Arms legally imported to that country end up in the possession of the outlaw group.
Friday, October 31st 2025 - 21:14 UTC
Paraguayan carrier announces new Uruguayan destination

Paraguayan company Paranair is launching a new route linking Asunción (Paraguay), Montevideo, and Rivera (Uruguay), starting on December 1. The flight originates in Asunción, makes a stopover in Montevideo, and terminates in Rivera, making it the company's fourth destination in the country.
Friday, October 31st 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Paraguay takes precautionary steps as Brazilian gangsters are on the loose

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on Thursday ordered the deployment of troops towards the Brazilian border amid fears that gangs targeted by local law enforcement might try to leave the country through those porous crossings. In a strong message via social media, Peña announced a decisive stance against transnational criminal organizations.
Friday, October 24th 2025 - 08:34 UTC
Paraguay: President Peña signs into law controversial bill on NGOs

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña signed into law on Thursday the controversial bill creating a regulatory framework for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), providing for their control, transparency, and accountability. The measure is also referred to as the “anti-NGO club law.”
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Former Presidents Abdo and Uribe review Latin American issues

Like-minded former Presidents Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay (2013-2018) and Álvaro Uribe of Colombia (2002-2010) met Monday at the latter's home in the department of Antioquia to exchange views on the situation in their respective countries and in Latin America.
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:41 UTC
IAPA finds deteriorating conditions for reporters in Paraguay and Venezuela

The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), at the close of its 81st General Assembly, released a report highlighting “persistent serious challenges” to freedom of expression in Paraguay. It also noted that 80 digital news portals were blocked in Venezuela, including CNN, NTN24, and Infobae.