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Paraguay's sporting dreams take shape with Junior Pan Ams and 2031 bid
The Straits Times
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August 22, 2025
Paraguay has launched an ambitious bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games, using this month's Junior Pan Ams as a high-stakes dress rehearsal, Olympic Committee president Camilo Perez said — aiming to emerge as the region's next sporting hub....
Paraguay set for World Rally Championship debut
United Press International (UPI)
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Paraguayan Minister of Tourism Angie Duarte (L) and National Director of the Paraguayan Postal Service Nidia Lopez participate August 6 in the presentation of the commemorative postage stamp issue, "Paraguay, Host of the 2025 World Rally...
Latin American and Caribbean laboratories strengthen zoonotic influenza detection through joint PAHO-IAEA workshop
Pan American Health Organization
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August 22, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, August 22, 2025 (PANAFTOSA/SPV-PAHO/WHO) – Laboratory technicians from 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries completed a five-day workshop in Rio de Janeiro to enhance the detection of avian influenza A (H5N1), a virus...
Games-Paraguay's sporting dreams take shape with Junior Pan Ams and 2031 bid
Channel News Asia
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August 22, 2025
Paraguay has launched an ambitious bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games, using this month's Junior Pan Ams as a high-stakes dress rehearsal, Olympic Committee president Camilo Perez said — aiming to emerge as the region's next sporting hub....
Bishop McCort's Bo Bassett advances to Pan American Games title bout
The Tribune-Democrat - Pennsylvania
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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Bishop McCort Catholic High School senior wrestler Bo Bassett won two bouts Friday morning to advance to the championship match in the Junior Pan American Games U23 men’s freestyle competition. Bassett will wrestle for the...
Team USA Earns Three Medals at Junior Pan American Games
Cruising World
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August 22, 2025
Team USA sailors celebrate their podium finishes at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, proudly displaying two gold medals and one bronze. Courtesy US Sailing American sailors made a strong showing at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, bringing...
Open letter to Israel foreign minister Sa’ar
Independent (Uganda)
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August 22, 2025
The great threat to Israel’s survival is not the Arab nations, the Palestinians, or Iran, but the policies of its government COMMENT | JEFREY D. SACHS | Dear Mr. Minister, I write to you following your speech at the United Nations Security Council...
Three Latin American saints you might not know
Aleteia
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August 22, 2025
The Church in Latin America, the world’s most Catholic region, is home to many witnesses of faith whose stories are not widely told. When we think of Latin American saints, names like Óscar Romero or Rose of Lima might come first. Yet the Church...
Paraguay and Regional Allies Strengthen Fight Against PCC
Dialogo Americas
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August 22, 2025
In recent years, South American security forces have intensified a coordinated campaign against the First Capital Command (PCC), one of Brazil’s most powerful and far-reaching criminal organizations. Paraguay has become a key front in this battle,...
Paraguay’s First BabyLab: A New Look at Early Childhood Development
The Asunción Times
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August 22, 2025
In an inviting room at the Universidad Comunera (UCOM) in Asunción, Paraguay’s first BabyLab is changing how researchers and families understand early childhood development. This initiative, a collaboration between UCOM and Uppsala University in...
Historic Painting Marks 60 Years Of Korean Immigration To Paraguay
The Asunción Times
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August 22, 2025
Paraguay’s National Directorate of Migrations received a historic painting from the South Korean Embassy, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean community in the country. The painting depicts the arrival of the first group of Korean...
Paraguayan real estate is growing. Here’s what you need to know to invest
Buenos Aires Herald
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August 21, 2025
Paraguay has consolidated its economic stability over the past 20 years, a phenomenon made visible by the expansion of different sectors in the manufacturing and service industries. One of these sectors is construction. According to the Central...
Newcastle v Liverpool Live TV – Global channel listings on Monday
The Mag
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August 22, 2025
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Liverpool Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Monday (8pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to get the perfect...
Minister celebrates return of Junior Pan American sailors
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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August 21, 2025
By JONATHAN BURROWS MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg gave his remarks at a press conference held at the Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday to celebrate the return of Bahamian sailors who represented The Bahamas at...
Paraguay’s Growing Leadership in Security and Its US Alliance
Dialogo Americas
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August 21, 2025
Paraguay and the United States are continuing to consolidate their strategic cooperation on defense and security through a multifaceted partnership — a cornerstone of stability in the region. This mutually beneficial alliance, built on a...
Saskatoon teen weightlifter will compete at Pan American Games
980 CJME
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A Saskatoon teen is preparing for one of his biggest weightlifting competitions of his life. This upcoming weekend, Dryden Parchewsky will compete in the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay – the biggest competition for young weightlifters...
Missouri's Valentina Barrios wins women's javelin at U23 Pan American Games
Columbia News - Missouri
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August 21, 2025
Valentina Barrios, a senior at the University of Missouri and the 2025 NCAA Champion in women’s javelin, secured first place in the women’s javelin event at the U23 Pan American Games held at Estadio de Atletismo in Luque, Paraguay. Barrios...
Sellos Raises Bar in Flexo Plate Exposure with First Shine LED Lamp Kit Investment in Paraguay
PFFC Online
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Published: August 21, 2025 Paraguayan prepress trade shop, Sellos, has become the first in the country to upgrade its plate exposure unit with a Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon. The long-time FLEXCEL NX Technology user worked closely...
U.S., Paraguay close AMISTAD 2025 with strengthened partnerships, improved readiness
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 21, 2025
LUQUE, Paraguay — United States and Paraguayan military leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members gathered at General Hospital of Luque, Aug. 14, to celebrate the conclusion of AMISTAD 2025. The two-week medical readiness exercise...
The Seven Safest Countries in the Americas
Nearshore Americas
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August 21, 2025
When most people think of Latin America, images of drug cartels and street crime often come to mind. But that view is only half the picture. In fact, several countries in the region are now safer than the United States, according to the 2025...