Paraguay

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

Pope Francis, though suffering from pulmonary inflammation, held a meeting at Casa Santa Marta with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios and his delegation, discussing bilateral relations, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and peace

Venezuela and Paraguay have decided to restore diplomatic and consular relations after being broken since 2019, as announced in joint statements by both foreign ministries

Due to a surge in the Paraná River caused by heavy rains, at least 2.000 families have been forced to evacuate their homes, affecting around 12.000 people in several departments, with temporary shelters and tents set up for the affected residents

The importation of arms into Paraguay has been suspended as part of President Santiago Peña's strategy to address the security challenges affecting the border region, especially in areas shared with Brazil

The government has acknowledged a lack of control over its prisons, with a specific reference to the prison of Tacumbú, and emphasised the justifiable need for life insurance for prison guards due to the daily risks they face in their work