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

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