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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...
Women’s Golf Incoming Freshman María Inés Jaime Represents Paraguay in the 2025 Junior Pan American Games
BVM Sports
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August 21, 2025
By: George Hillen | Manager of Athletic Communications SAINT LEO, Fla. - Maria Ines Jaime, an incoming freshman for the Saint Leo women's golf team has been selected as one of just two women to represent Paraguay in the women's golf competition at...
U.S., South America Defense Leaders Discuss Regional Threats
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 21, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 08.21.2025 Courtesy Story BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Aug. 21, 2025) — U.S. government and military officials joined top regional defense leaders in Argentina this week to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation...
Paraguayan President highlights potential for further cooperation with Vietnam
VietnamPlus
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August 21, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet presented her credentials to President of Paraguay Santiago Pena Palacios in the capital city of Asuncion on August 20 (local time). Congratulating Nguyet on officially assuming her post as...
Oliver Betschart tees off at Junior Pan American Games
The Royal Gazette
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August 21, 2025
Created: Aug 21, 2025 07:57 AM Oliver Betschart in action at Asunción Golf Club The final member of Bermuda’s Junior Pan American Games team begins his campaign in Paraguay today. Teenage golfer Oliver Betschart will take on the best young players...
Historic Paraguayan Cars To Feature In Temporary Museum During WRC Rally
The Asunción Times
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August 21, 2025
The Antique Vehicle Club of Paraguay (Club de Vehículos Antiguos del Paraguay, or CVAP) has opened a temporary museum showcasing historic Paraguayan cars, particularly those that competed in the Rally del Chaco, the country’s most iconic race. The...
Moody's upholds Paraguay's investment grading
MercoPress
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Thursday, August 21st 2025 - 10:19 UTC All quantitative fiscal targets at the end of December 2024 were met The international rating agency Moody's on Tuesday reaffirmed Paraguay's sovereign rating at “Baa3”, maintaining a stable outlook. This...
Are universities doing enough to address climate change?
University World News
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LATIN AMERICA Although Latin America accounts for roughly 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is among the regions that are most vulnerable to the effects of global warming, including extreme weather events, water shortages and food...
Argentina Citizenship by Investment – A New CBI Opportunity
South Africa Today
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August 21, 2025
This isn’t just another residency scheme. Argentina plans to offer full national status to investors who contribute at least $500,000 to approved, job-creating projects. A dedicated agency will handle the process. The program could become one of...
Việt Nam, Paraguay eye stronger trade as ties hit 30 years
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese Ambassador Ngô Minh Nguyệt presented her credentials to President of Paraguay Santiago Pena Palacios in the capital city of Asuncion on August 20 (local time). Congratulating Nguyệt on officially assuming her post as Ambassador...
Brazil’s Tourism Hits Record Growth in H1 2025 but Still Lags Global Competitors
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the country’s tourism sector expanded 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Monthly Services Survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and...
Jamaica strikes gold at Pan American Games
Jamaica Observer
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August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won five medals, including two gold, on Wednesday’s third day of competition in track and field at the Junior Pan-American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. After suffering through two days without a medal, the Jamaicans...
Qatar asserts support for growth of aviation experts in Latin America
Qatar Tribune
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August 21, 2025
QNA Guatemala Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) took part in the inaugural meeting of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), convened in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Acting President of QCAA Mohamed...
Verzyl Sweeps Springboard Events at Junior Pan American Games
BVM Sports
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August 20, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina diver Sophie Verzyl capped her summer of international competition with a sweep of the springboard events, winning both the 1-meter and 3-meter at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Verzyl...
Kori Fields Represents Team USA At 2025 Junior Pan American Games
BVM Sports
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August 20, 2025
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. — LIU women's rugby's Kori Fields was selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games on Aug. 16-17 in Asunción, Paraguay. Fields was part of a roster finalized by the USA Rugby PanAm Games selection...
Junior Pan American Games Wrestling 2025: Complete schedule, USA athletes competing ft Bo Bassett, Mitchell Mesenbrink
Sportskeeda
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August 20, 2025
The Wrestling events at Junior Pan American Games 2025 are scheduled to be held from August 20 to August 22 at the Olympic Training Center of the Paraguayan Olympic Park in Asunción, Paraguay. The competitions will take place in three categories...
Nine Jamaicans chase medals on day three of Junior Pan-American Games
Jamaica Observer
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August 20, 2025
Panam Sports (Photo: Panam Sports website) August 20, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica will resume its chase for medals on Wednesday’s third day of the Junior Pan-American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay after a fruitless first two days. Nine athletes...
News that isn't news
Meer
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August 22, 2025
News that in a few years (or months or even days) will surprise the distinguished and clairvoyant Western political analysts who help us see (or rather, hide) the world in their comments in the mainstream media. They will surprise them only...
Paraguayan, U.S. surgeons restore sight, rebuild face during AMISTAD 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 19, 2025
LUQUE, Paraguay — Paraguayan and U.S. medical professionals joined forces during AMISTAD 2025, Aug. 9, 2025, to perform a complex six-hour reconstructive surgery, restoring both the face and the vision of a young man gravely injured in a violent...
Canada, Mercosur weigh trade talks that could impact poultry
Canadian Poultry
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August 20, 2025
Brazil-led deal raises market access questions. Brazil and Canada are in “constructive dialogue” to revive negotiations on a free trade agreement between Canada and the Mercosur bloc (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, with Bolivia in line to...