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The Journey Of Paraguayan Actress Andy Romero, From Lawyer To Netflix
Directly from southern Paraguay comes actress Andy Romero, a former lawyer who transformed her life into a journey of art in cinema and theatre. She was the first Paraguayan to work with Netflix in the the acclaimed Brazilian series The Mechanism...
Al Misnad meets Paraguay’s Foreign Minister
Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay H E Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed ways to support...

Japan grab last-gasp friendly draw with Paraguay
Japan scored an injury-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 friendly home draw with Paraguay on Friday as both World Cup-bound teams stepped up their preparations for next year's tournament. Substitute Ayase Ueda stooped to head home in the fourth minute...

Questions for England & Brazil, Spain going strong: 2026 World Cup contenders assessed
We are currently eight months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup which, for the first time, will see an expanded pool of 48 teams. This article will run through the six teams that are currently considered a cut above the rest. It will detail their...

Where to watch South Korea vs. Brazil: Latest team news and TV information
South Korea and Brazil clash at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Friday in a high-profile international friendly, offering a glimpse into how both nations are shaping up ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Koreans have been in solid form recently,...

Ecuador: NGOs condemn repression of social protests and call on international community to remain alert
The following organisations condemn the use of excessive force on the part of the Ecuadorian security forces in response to the protests which broke out in provinces across the country last week. We strongly urge the government of Ecuador to...

Estevao, Rodrygo shine for five-star Brazil against South Korea
JUMP TO: Brazil put on something of a show in Friday's international friendly against South Korea in Seoul. The Selecao eased to a 5-0 victory in the driving rain in the nation's capital, with a packed-out Seoul World Cup Stadium entertained...

Gorgeous city with hardly any tourists is the cheapest in the world
The place is so cheap that a travel journalist was once laughed out of a nightclub because he paid the equivalent of 55p for a local tasty pie, which should have been close to free Asuncion in Paraguay is the world's cheapest city(Image: IG) If...

Football: Japan out to break international goal drought against Paraguay
Japan players make final preparations at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2025, on the eve of an international friendly against Paraguay. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will aim to end a recent goal drought when they host...

Migramóvil: Bringing Migration Services Across Paraguay
On Monday, 6 October 2025, the National Directorate of Migration (Migraciones) launched new versions of its “Migramóvil” service. The service aims to bring faster and more convenient assistance to residents who live far from official Migraciones...

Whitecaps battle to extend unbeaten run vs. Orlando City
The red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps have already clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Their next step is claiming the Western Conference's top seed. The Whitecaps, who have not lost in two months, visit Orlando City on Saturday in the penultimate...

Connect With Experts And Investors: Join The Asunción Times’ Investing In Paraguay Forum
On Monday, 13 October 2025, The Asunción Times kicks off the Investing in Paraguay Forum at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Asunción, igniting a dynamic evening of insights into the country’s investment opportunities. The Forum, held from 18:30 to 22:00,...

Indigenous Resistance Forces Paraguayan Government to Reverse Course
Last Updated on October 4, 2025 After nearly two weeks of disruptive roadblocks and Indigenous mobilizations across Paraguay, the government of President Santiago Peña bowed to Indigenous demands on Oct. 3. The protests began on Sept. 23, after...

AL MISNAD MEETS PARAGUAY FOREIGN MINISTER
AL MISNAD MEETS PARAGUAY'S FOREIGN MINISTER Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting,...

Qatar, Paraguay sign visa exception pact
QNA Doha Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano in Doha on Thursday. Discussion during the meeting dealt with several...

Paraguay Launches Pink October 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Paraguay has launched its Pink October 2025 campaign to promote prevention and early detection of breast cancer. With the disease still the leading cause of cancer deaths among Paraguayan women, the initiative seeks to highlight the importance of...

Spot Wild Jaguars And Colorful Birds At This Stunning Brazilian Park
"Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas" can be translated into English as "Meeting of Waters State Park." getty With roughly 60 percent of the Amazon Rainforest housed within its borders, Brazil has earned worldwide acclaim for its top-tier...

Paraguay’s Tax Base Grows With 68,000+ New RUC Taxpayers At End Of Q3 2025
Paraguay’s National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT) has reported a significant milestone, with over 68,000 new registrations recorded in the Single Taxpayer Registry (RUC) so far in 2025. This achievement underscores the increasing formalisation of...

Vilomix invests in new premix factory in Poland
Vilomix Group is making a significant strategic investment in a new factory for the production of premix and mineral feed in Siedlec, Poland. The investment is being made through the subsidiary Blattin Polska and is a strategic step in the Vilomix...