New NGO reports reveal that collagen trade is a contributor to deforestation in Paraguay's Gran Chaco forest, particularly impacting the Ayoreo Totobiegosode indigenous territory, where it caused 18.000 hectares of deforestation from 2021-2023

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña withdrew the candidacy for the OAS Secretary General position due to the lack of support from several countries in the region, which shifted their backing to Albert Ramdin of Suriname

Recent data uncovered that over 50% of Paraguay’s waste is organic, 80% of plastics are recovered, but gaps remain in other materials; moreover, the lack of municipal waste management plans are hindering progress

A severe drought in Paraguay's Chaco has forced the relocation of over 40.000 cattle due to low water levels in the Pilcomayo River, causing high costs, livestock losses, and market impacts

The country and Argentina have agreed to strengthen military cooperation for border surveillance, deploying drones, radars, and conducting joint operations to combat organized crime