The President of Paraguay is scheduled to visit Taiwan in May, a trip that comes amidst ongoing pressure from China regarding Taiwan's diplomatic recognition. This visit underscores the continued relationship between Paraguay and Taiwan.
Ervin Mata, an Albanian businessman wanted internationally for cocaine trafficking, has been arrested in Brazil, where he was living between Brazil and Paraguay and was found with false documents.
Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from the US, following multimillion-dollar deals signed by the Trump administration with foreign countries for non-citizen deportees.
An article discusses Nueva Germania, Paraguay, and its history as a failed 'Aryan project' that did not attract significant interest as a promised 'paradise refuge'.
The Avá-Guarani community have received little recognition of the destruction of their land by the Itaipu dam on the Paraguay-Brazil border
When the Indigenous leader Teodoro Alves was a young child…
A businesswoman, Dalia López, has been placed in pre-trial detention in Paraguay after six years on the run, accused of falsifying Ronaldinho's passport.
Czech police have proposed indicting former MP Petr Wolf for obstructing an official decision. Wolf, previously convicted of subsidy fraud, had been hiding in Paraguay for years before his arrest there last September.
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña met with business leaders from the Federation of Industries (FIEMS) in Campo Grande, Brazil, to promote investment opportunities in his country.
HIVE Digital Technologies has announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence operations into Paraguay, marking a strategic move to grow its presence in the region.
The European Union is reportedly in the final stages of formalizing a long-negotiated free-trade agreement with Australia, following years of discussions that have overcome several obstacles and are now nearing completion.
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Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering
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Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia.
Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dea...
Donald Trump has once again gone viral for his peculiar and aggressive handshake, this time with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, prompting online reactions.
The European Commission is moving forward with the provisional application of the trade agreement between the 27 EU states and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia), concluding 25 years of negotiations.
President Trump reaffirmed his heterosexuality to the 'young and handsome' President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, stating he was flattered but clarifying, 'that doesn't mean I like you'.
The European Parliament welcomed the provisional application of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay), which will begin on May 1, 2026, and will only fully enter into force after the European Parliament's approval.
Almost 100 new Brazilian identity cards have been issued in Portugal, with the document set to become mandatory by 2032. Following its implementation in Portugal, the service will be made available in Paraguay in June, catering to its large Brazilian community.
UK-listed company Atome is developing a green fertiliser project in Paraguay that aims to reduce the industry's reliance on natural gas by utilizing hydropower.
Paraguay has reported an 85% surge in foreign residency applications in the first quarter of 2026, attributed to the country's low taxes and a new investor residency program.
A historical account details Nueva Germania, a German colony founded in Paraguay in 1886 with the vision of creating a new home for the 'Aryan race,' which ultimately failed but still exists today.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced an investigation into an international ring involved in stealing and adulterating gasoline and diesel imported into the country. Operations of this ring have been detected in Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Brazilian President Lula and Paraguayan President Peña have relaunched negotiations concerning the Itaipu hydroelectric plant, also discussing global geopolitics, Mercosur, and the situation in Venezuela.
North Macedonia has prevented the import of beef from Paraguay, while data shows Montenegro imported 1.72 million euros of meat, primarily frozen beef, from Paraguay in 2025.
The Food and Veterinary Agency announced that the import of ground beef from Paraguay and walnuts from Kazakhstan was prevented at the Qafasan border crossing due to non-compliance with safety standards.
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies unanimously ratified the Mercosur-EU trade agreement on Tuesday, following similar ratifications by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
China is reportedly engaging in a charm offensive aimed at Paraguay, one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, signaling a potential shift in regional alliances.
China is actively engaging Paraguay's political class in an effort to shift the country's allegiance away from its long-time ally, Taiwan, as Beijing seeks to expand its diplomatic influence.
Paraguay’s government has activated intelligence, prevention and financial-control measures in the Tri-Border Area it shares with Argentina and Brazil amid escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
Paraguay has stated it will not abandon its ties with Taiwan, despite China's economic efforts to pressure countries to break relations with the island, which Beijing considers part of its territory.
A first-division football game in Paraguay was abandoned after 29 minutes due to violence, which saw police fire rubber bullets and detain dozens of fans, injuring six officers.
Thousands of conservative Brazilians are seeking residency in Paraguay, camping outside an immigration center, citing feelings of oppression in Brazil and participating in a Paraguayan government drive to fast-track applications.
A selection of daily images captures religious celebrations in Russia and Paraguay, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and scenes of daily life across Asia, Europe, and America, highlighting key international current events.
A Czech businessman has been found dead in Paraguay in what appears to be a murder, with a fellow Czech national identified as a suspect and currently at large.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña agreed to intensify negotiations over Annex C of the Itaipú treaty, which governs the financial terms and energy sales of the bi-national hydroelectric dam.
North Macedonia's Food and Veterinary Agency announced it prevented the import of 50 tons of unsafe food from Kazakhstan and Paraguay into the Macedonian market.
Paraguay has become the last South American country to ratify the Mercosur and European Union free trade agreement, aiming to create one of the world's largest free trade zones.
Paraguay has finally ratified the Mercosur free trade agreement, making it the last South American country to do so. The agreement is still under review by the European Union's court at the EU level.
Ivan Jovanović has included two new players, Tsiftsis and Kontouris, in his call-ups for the Greek National Football Team's friendly matches against Paraguay and Hungary at the end of March. Four goalkeepers were selected, including Antonis.
Paraguay is a tiny player on the world stage. But it is Taiwan’s last diplomatic ally in South America, making it a focal point for China's efforts to isolate the island.
Recent economic data from the United States indicates a significant slowdown, with GDP growth in the final quarter of 2025 revised down to 0.7%, half of the initial 1.4% estimate, due to factors like tariffs and a government shutdown.
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies has approved a defense agreement that permits the temporary presence of US military and civilian personnel within its borders, a move seen as a victory for the Trump administration.
Paraguay's central bank has decided to cut interest rates as the country experiences a unique situation where inflation is converging to its official target from below, prompting a policy adjustment.