Paraguay

Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:10 UTC
Milei and Peña stand for “Western values” at conservative event in Asunción

Argentine President Javier Milei defended his fiscal adjustment policies and “Western culture” in meetings with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 09:23 UTC
Milei's presence in Paraguay triggers mixed reactions

Argentine President Javier Milei landed in Asunción early Tuesday to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and to hold a bilateral meeting with Paraguayan colleague Santiago Peña.
Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Mercosur-UAE FTA 80% through

The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña announced on Thursday that the ongoing negotiations with the United Arab Emirates to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) were full steam ahead.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 18:46 UTC
Trump welcomes new ambassadors from Uruguay and Paraguay

US President Donald Trump welcomed new ambassadors to Washington DC from ten countries, including those from Uruguay and Paraguay.
Friday, September 5th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
World Cup South American playoffs: 4 teams score 3-0 wins

Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Colombia all scored 3-0 wins on Thursday in the penultimate round of the South American Football Confederation's (Conmebol) 2026 World Cup qualifying round.
Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 09:26 UTC
Bachi Núñez's term as Paraguayan Senate Speaker extended

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

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

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

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.