Paraguay
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:21:00 GMTChargé d'Affairs takes over US Embassy in Asunción on an interim basis
As controversial US Ambassador Marc Ostfield completed his assignment in Asunción, the US diplomatic mission was left temporarily under Chargé d'Affairs Amir Masliyah -who has been Deputy Mission Chief since July 2022.
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:30:00 GMTPeña tells González Urrutia about Paraguay's support for democracy in Venezuela
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña met Sunday in Washington DC with Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, whom many believed should have been sworn in on Jan. 10 last after winning the controversial July 28, ...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:33:00 GMTParaguayans flock to yellow fever vaccination centers
Paraguayan health authorities reported an increase in the demand for the yellow fever vaccine from people willing to travel to Brazil for the summer season.
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:06:00 GMTParaguayan exports drop but some items post improvements
Paraguay's Central Bank (BCP) released a report Monday showing that exports fell 7.7% in 2024. However, some items scored significant improvements, as sales abroad totaled US$15.84 billion, while imports amounted to nearly US$1...
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:44:00 GMTLeading risk rating agency further ups Paraguay's gradings
Paraguay's review by the international rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has been upgraded from "stable to positive," it was announced Wednesday in Asunción, as President Santiago Peña welcomed this new recognition.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:15:00 GMTParaguayan President reshuffles Industry Ministry
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Tuesday reshuffled his country's Industry and Commerce Ministry (MIC) by appointing Businessman Marco Riquelme as the new Deputy Minister of Industry, given his vision of a more industrial na...
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMTParaguay recognizes Edmundo González Urrutia as President-elect and breaks diplomatic ties with Caracas
The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña Monday announced it was recognizing Edmundo González Urrutia of the opposition Unitarian Democratic Platform (PUD) as the legitimate winner of the July 28, 2024, elections ...
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:27:00 GMTParaguay's Economy Minister praised by leading world publication
Paraguay's Economy Minister Carlos Fernández Valdovinos was singled out by the London-based The Banker publication for issuing bonds in guaraníes and the South American country's handling of the corruption issues that pop up....
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:29:00 GMTChinese meat industry and farmers complaining about surging Mercosur imports
Chinese farmers and meat industry associations are complaining about the surge in foreign beef imports and the Ministry of Commerce has promised an investigation into the situation, according to Beijing government sources.
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:30:00 GMTAfter hectic month, Paraguay's yearly inflation barely above 2023's
Paraguay's Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 0.7% this month, which represented a setback from 0.3% in the same month last year. Nevertheless, Asunción confirmed closing 2024 with a 3.8% inflation, barely over 2023's 3.7%, accor...