Paraguay

Friday, March 18th 2022 - 20:35 UTC
Truckers relax measures but remain on strike over fuel price in Paraguay

Paraguayan lorry drivers have vowed to ease down their road-blocking measures after they were promised a reduction in the price of fuel.
Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 20:55 UTC
Paraguayan truckers to lift protests if stabilization fund bill is approved

A group of union leaders representing Paraguyay's lorry drivers Thursday announced they would lift the road blockades if the Senate passes the bill to create a fuel price stabilization fund.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Paraguayans against new increase to the price of fuel

Paraguayan consumers have taken to the streets to protest against the latest increase in the price of fuel at pumps, while unions have threatened to take additional measures if the government takes no action to help them through their new plight.
Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Paraguayan exports in February show year-on-year growth

Exports of Paraguayan goods in the month of February of 2022 have surpassed those of the same month of the previous year, according to a Central Bank (BCP) report which also showed revenues had reached US$ 1,602.9 million.
Thursday, March 10th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Paraguay's Lower House passes bill to scrap masks and vax cards

Paraguay's House of Deputies Wednesday passed a bill to repeal the law mandating the use of facemasks and also provided for the termination of the COVID-19 vaccination pass requirement. The initiative is now up to the Senate.
Monday, March 7th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Leading UK security company plans to increase presence in Paraguay

Óscar Vidal Martínez, who represents Smiths Detection in Paraguay, has announced the firm plans to strengthen its operations in the South American country in the near future.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Paraguayan lawmaker steps down after drug trafficking accusations

Paraguayan Deputy Juan Carlos Ozorio Wednesday submitted his resignation following allegations that he is involved in drug trafficking and after the Lower House announced his dismissal would be decided by vote.
Monday, February 28th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Paraguayans rush to bordering city to buy fuel smuggled in from Argentina

Hundreds of Paraguayans rushed over the weekend to the coastal town of Nanawa – formerly Puerto Elsa – in the Presidente Hayes province to buy cheaper fuel smuggled from Clorinda, Argentina, it was reported.
Wednesday, February 23rd 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Face masks stay but all other COVID-19 measures lifted in Paraguay

Paraguayan authorities Tuesday announced all COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted except facemasks and vaccination.
Tuesday, February 22nd 2022 - 21:28 UTC
Paraguay's Interior Minister sacked over alleged links to Brazilian drug trafficker

Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez Tuesday decided to sack Interior Minister Arnaldo Giuzzio for the latter's alleged ties with a Brazilian drug trafficker, it was announced. He will be replaced by Federico González.