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Montevideo, July 7th 2025 - 08:04 UTC

Tag: Santiago Peña

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 10:35 UTC

    Paraguay backtracks on DEA cooperation breakup

    Cibar Benítez admitted that the 2022 agreement had been overlooked

    The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña reversed its decision to stop all cooperation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, citing an agreement signed in 2022 during Mario Abdo Benítez's administration, of which nobody seemed to have been aware.

  • Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 09:52 UTC

    Paraguayan President discusses energy and business with Chubut Governor

    Torres and Peña met at the latter's Presidential residence in Asunción

    Paraguay's President Santiago Peña met Tuesday with Ignacio Torres, Governor of the Argentine Patagonian Province of Chubut, at the Mburuvicha Roga Residence in Asunción to discuss bilateral issues. The Argentine official also held encounters with local businessmen.

  • Friday, December 13th 2024 - 22:36 UTC

    Hamas wants Paraguayan Embassy out of Jerusalem

    Peña underlined that Israel was Paraguay's “sister nation”

    The terrorist organization Hamas Friday demanded Paraguay once again relocate the Embassy in Jerusalem to Tel Aviv after Thursday's reopening. “We call on the Paraguayan government to reverse this decision, and to side with the values of humanity, justice, and legality, and support our oppressed people,” the Islamist group said. Hamas also considers the embassy move a “violation” of the right of Palestinians to their land and a violation of UN resolutions recognizing East Jerusalem as Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory.

  • Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 08:54 UTC

    Peña announces reopening of Paraguay's Embassy in Jerusalem

    “We understand very well what is currently happening here,” Peña said

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Wednesday told Israel's Parliament (known as the Knesset) in Tel Aviv that his government's decision to relocate the Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem meant that the South American country “will not abandon Israel.” Peña plans to reopen the building on Thursday.

  • Wednesday, December 4th 2024 - 07:06 UTC

    Paraguay: Anti-corruption bill signed into law

    “Today we take a step that will make a difference in our path towards a more integral and just Paraguay,” said Peña

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Tuesday signed into law the so-called “National Regime of Integrity, Transparency and Prevention of Corruption of the Republic of Paraguay” during a ceremony in Asunción attended by dignitaries of the other two branches of Government.

  • Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 - 10:33 UTC

    What will the Mercosur summit discuss?

    As Uruguay prepares to hand over Mercosur’s pro tempore presidency to Argentina, this summit could define the bloc’s path forward amid global trade uncertainties

    Montevideo will host the XLV Mercosur Summit on 5-6 December, bringing together South American leaders to discuss pressing regional issues. Outgoing Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou will chair the meeting, along with Argentina's Javier Milei, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Paraguay's Santiago Peña. Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi will also attend.

  • Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 21:51 UTC

    Paraguay does not accept any harm to its production

    Paraguay is leading the negotiations for an FTA with the United Arab Emirates, Peña underlined

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña pledged to “firmly” defend his country's meat in the face of recent statements by Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard, who refused to continue selling meat from Mercosur countries.

  • Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:03 UTC

    Paraguay's ruling party to tackle corruption within its ranks

    The ANR has many political leaders under the microscope, such as former President Horacio Cartes, who has been declared as “most corrupt” by the US

    Paraguay's ruling National Republican Association (ANR) -also known as the Colorado Party- Wednesday approved a series of amendments to its internal code of ethics to target potential candidates linked to money laundering. Other initiatives included the possibility of online membership.

  • Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 21:15 UTC

    Paraguayan President says he is okay after Monday's hospitalization

    Peña shifted the spotlight from his health crisis onto sporting events

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Tuesday shared a video message on social media saying he had fully recovered from Monday's health crisis that had him hospitalized while attending the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 08:14 UTC

    Paraguayan President hospitalized during Rio G20 with chest pains

    An ECG test showed some alterations so Peña will remain at the medical facility for now

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was admitted into Rio de Janeiro's Hospital Samaritano Monday while attending the G20 Summit as a guest. The 46-year-old South American leader will remain at the healthcare facility pending the outcome of a series of medical tests after feeling chest pains, Vice President Pedro Alliana said on social media.