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Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:43:00 GMTPetropar lowers price of fuel at pumps effective March 21
The price of fuel at pumps in Paraguay will be reduced as of Monday, the state-run company Petropar has announced.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:35:00 GMTTruckers 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.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:55:00 GMTParaguayan 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.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMTParaguayans 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 throug...
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMTParaguayan 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.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:41:00 GMTParaguay'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.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:25:00 GMTLeading 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.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:32:00 GMTParaguayan 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.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:24:00 GMTParaguayans 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.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:20:00 GMTFace 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.