Paraguay
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:20:00 GMTWith Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción
The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signed their long-negotiated association and free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei attending the ceremony and Brazil’s L...
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Mercosur and EU sign historic trade agreement in Asunción after 26 years of negotiations
On January 17, 2026, the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU) will formalize a comprehensive association and free trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, marking the culmination of nearly 26 years of negotiations, accordin...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security
Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional securit...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:22:00 GMT
Pressure mounts for Foreign med students in Paraguay to be proficient in Spanish and Guarani
The Paraguayan Medical Circle (CPM) has issued a formal demand for strict linguistic competency requirements for all foreign medical students. The guild insists that non-native speakers must obtain official certifications in Sp...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:36:00 GMT
Asunción's Airport cleared to handle US-flagged aircraft
Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport has been cleared by the United States government to resume direct commercial flights, marking a significant milestone for Paraguayan aviation.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:33:00 GMT
EU-Mercosur deal to be signed in Asunción on Jan. 17
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) will be signed in Paraguay on Saturday, Jan. 17, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed on Friday, following th...
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:44:00 GMT
Paraguay's Peña approves of Maduro's arrest and wishes Venezuelans all the best
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña celebrated Washington's intervention in Caracas to hold Bolivarian leader Nicolás Maduro Moros accountable before a New York court of law.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:50:00 GMT
Paraguayan group buys over major Uruguayan retail business
Paraguay's Grupo Vierci has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of GDN Uruguay's shares, encompassing key retail brands including Supermercados TaTa, Farmacia San Roque, BAS apparel, MultiAhorro Hogar home goods, and who...
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:47:00 GMT
Paraguayan President highlights economic growth and 3.1% inflation
The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Tuesday that the country has concluded 2025 with an annual inflation rate of 3.1%, successfully meeting its target range and demonstrating a trend of continued macroeconomic stabi...
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:55:00 GMT
Paraguay handed over Mercosur pro-tempore presidency
The 67th Southern Common Market (Mercosur) Summit concluded on Saturday in Foz do Iguaçu, with Paraguay officially assuming the bloc's pro-tempore presidency from host Brazil. Amid a backdrop of geopolitical friction and trade...