Paraguay

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:02:00 GMT
Milei's trip next month to Paraguay announced
Argentina's Ambassador to Asunción, Guillermo Nielsen, announced Wednesday during a meeting with Senate Speaker Basilio "Bachi" Núñez that President Javier Milei would be visiting the neighboring country on Sept. 15 and 16.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:57:00 GMT
Paraguayan Govt advises against traveling to Venezuela
The Paraguayan Government, under President Santiago Peña, has issued a travel advisory for its nationals, advising them to stay away from Venezuela or leave the country at the earliest, considering that Asunción does not have...

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:55:00 GMT
Peña holds key meeting with US Southern Command Chief
US Southern Command (Southcom) Chief, Admiral Alvin Holsey, has met with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to strengthen the strategic alliance between the two countries. President Peña awarded Holsey the Order of Merit of t...

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:01:00 GMT
Paraguay declares Cartel de los Soles a “terrorist organization”
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has signed a decree officially declaring the Cartel de los Soles an “international terrorist organization,” it was announced in Asunción. The Government argued that the measure highlight...

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:19:00 GMT
Moody's upholds Paraguay's investment grading
The international rating agency Moody's on Tuesday reaffirmed Paraguay's sovereign rating at "Baa3", maintaining a stable outlook. This rating, considered an investment grade, is the result of the South American country's stron...

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:51:00 GMT
Brazil donating 20 Urutus armored vehicles to Paraguay
Brazil is donating 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles to the Paraguayan Army to help modernize its military and strengthen regional defense cooperation. The donation will increase Paraguay's fleet of Urutu vehicles from 12 to 32.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:48:00 GMT
Paraguay: Peña appoints official under investigation for fraud
In a controversial move, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña appointed Bella Rosa Flores Benítez as the new Deputy Minister of Family Farming. The new official faces fraud, falsifying public documents, and criminal association...

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT
Uruguay interested in increased Paraguayan barge traffic
Uruguay is in talks with Asunción to improve the flow of Paraguayan barge fleet – the world's third-largest – through the port of Montevideo. In addition, extra berths have been requested at the port of Nueva Palmira.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:14:00 GMT
Paraguayan mini-market chain admits there were flaws
Executives from a popular Paraguayan mini-market chain that was suspended by consumer protection and health authorities earlier this week owned up to their shortcomings on Wednesday, thus downplaying allegations that the joint ...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:15:00 GMT
US State Dept report critical of human rights in Paraguay
A US State Department report for 2024 has found that the human rights situation "did not improve significantly" in Paraguay, and cited serious issues related to freedom of expression, press harassment, and restrictions on civil...

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