Paraguay

Protests took place due to a recently presented bill that protects the rights of alleged property owners that are descendants to dictator Stroessner’s allies; their ancestors received the land from the former regime, but citizens claim its for the public

Recently, several wildfires have been taking place throughout the country; this week a severe wildfire hit the National Park of Cerro Corá, destroying over 2.800 hectares of wildlife and rural areas

In response to the ongoing severe draught, the government is working on a comprehensive, effective and feasible plan to prevent future problems, tackling causes of climate change and making clean drinking water available to a larger number of individuals

Thousands of cargo trucks drove at minimum speed in the capital Asuncion as a way of protesting the decreasing prices of cargo shipments and rising gas prices, making their wages significantly lower

Judge Alejandra Magalí Zavala officially declared that the indigenous community Ka’a Poty can return to the land they were forcefully kicked out from, Alto Paraná; the judge additionally informed the National Police to take legal action

After celebrating the Rubén Dumot mega-vaccination centre reaching one million vaccinated with at least one dose, the government has received a lot of criticism on social media for neglecting the thousands of daily deaths and sick

As of a few days ago, stores must give away to clients only certified reusable bags

The Ministry of Public Works has approved the tender rules for the Gran Hospital del Sur project

A public database of Covid-19 vaccinated people lists each person’s name, place and type of vaccine and number of doses: it is intended to stop Covid-19 linked frauds

The municipality of Asuncion reported that kiosk, bars and restaurants that agreed to put tables and seats in the streets recorded an average 40% increase in sales

WHO's World No Tobacco Day 2021 awards - celebrated today - recognise progress by several parties, including the country's Ministry of Health

In the district of Independencia, Guairá, a castle is open to the public for the first time since last weekend, is a sensation because of its medieval style, unique in the country