Paraguay

Thousands of students in Paraguay marched against a recent government-approved project changing education funding, demanding free higher education and expressing skepticism over the government's "zero tuition" promise

During his visit to Washington D.C., Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano emphasized the urgent need to cooperate with the US to combat corruption, protect democratic institutions, and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation

Paraguay is facing over 100 active wildfires amid a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, escalating the situation as authorities combat flames predominantly caused by human activity

Inflation in February scored +0% remaining flat on January 2024 figures; on an yearly basis, February showed a -2,90% inflation rate on 2023

High temperatures in Paraguay negatively impacted egg production this season, leading to a surge in prices, also prompted by increased demand during this season, according to AVIPAR, the Paraguayan Poultry Association

Students and protesters mobilized in Asunción demanding the restoration of democratic order following the expulsion of Senator Kattya González, denouncing both arbitrariness and the establishment of an authoritarian government

Paraguay has secured a US$100 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to enhance its logistical chain, streamline trade processes, and promote sustainable as well as inclusive economic development

Paraguayan tomato growers, adapting to technology and expertise, have now achieved successful year-round harvests despite summer challenges, prompting their calls for increased state support and a decrease in tomato imports

The recent heat wave has brought Paraguay to break its highest temperature ever recorded, hitting 45,5 degrees celsius

The exports of pork and its derivatives from Paraguay increased by around 172,8% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a report from the National Service of Quality and Animal Health