Paraguay
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:41:00 GMTFootball: 2030 World Cup opening game to be played in Montevideo
World football's governing body FIFA confirmed Wednesday that the opening game of the 2030 World Cup will be played at Montevideo's Centenario Stadium, which also hosted the 1930 edition that launched the series of one of the m...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:54:00 GMTPeña announces reopening of Paraguay's Embassy in Jerusalem
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 "...
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMTParaguay's antidrug agency parts ways with DEA
Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad) decided to break off from its partnership with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), according to a note sent by Minister Jalil Rachid on Dec 6, which went pu...
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:37:00 GMTRecord soybeans output reported in Paraguay
The Paraguayan Chamber of Grain and Oilseed Producers and Exporters (Capeco) announced Monday that the South American country produced nearly 11 million tons of soybeans during the 2023-24 season, which generated revenues of ar...
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:36:00 GMTWater levels at Yacyretá grow after heavy rains
Paraguayan authorities reported an increase in the water levels at the Yacyretá hydroelectric dam this weekend following heavy rains in recent days. Yacyretá's Hydrology Department issued a warning indicating that inflows had...
Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:56:00 GMTChinese diplomat faces imminent expulsion from Paraguay
The Government of Paraguay insisted Friday that it would proceed to the expulsion of Chinese diplomat Xu Wei from the country should he fail to leave by Saturday after his visa was revoked. Migrations Director Jorge Kronawetter...
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:10:00 GMTArgentine Senator's arrest in Paraguay sparks political crisis in Buenos Aires
Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider was arrested Wednesday in Paraguay after trying to get into the country with around US$ 200,000 and AR$ 600,000 (US$ 60,000) of undeclared cash. He was caught by Paraguayan authorities when try...
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:06:00 GMTParaguay: Anti-corruption bill signed into law
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 dignitar...
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:33:00 GMTWhat will the Mercosur summit discuss?
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 Argent...
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:36:00 GMTParaguay heading to a record year of beef exports in 2024
In the first eleven months of the year, Paraguay has exported some 320,000 tons of beef with revenue reaching 1,6 billion dollars, indicates data from the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa).