PAHO and ORAS-CONHU renew cooperation agreement to strengthen Andean health systems

Today the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Andean Health Organization - Hipólito Unanue Agreement (ORAS-CONHU) extended the Memorandum of Understanding that consolidates their cooperation framework through 2029. This agreement...

Paraguay’s Mass Protests Demand End to Corruption and Austerity Amid Political Crisis

People talk to members of the Paraguayan Police during a demonstration this Sunday in Asunción, Paraguay. Photo: EFE/ Juan Pablo Pino September 28, 2025 Hour: 8:28 pm Paraguay is witnessing a profound wave of popular mobilizations as thousands of...

Wataru Endō Withdraws from International Duty with Injury

Wataru Endō has reportedly withdrawn from international duty this week, citing an injury, and the captain will therefore not feature in any of his side’s October matches.Japan had been set to play in Kirin Challenge Cup matches against Paraguay...

JBS invests in Paraguay poultry operation

JBS will invest US$70 million over the next two years in chicken production in Paraguay. The announcement was made on October 2, during a visit by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the Seara unit in Dourados (MS). The company's investment in...

Safic-Alcan expands Latin America footprint with the acquisition of Anders

The global distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader in South America. Anders distributes specialty chemicals, food ingredients, consumables, and equipment from...

Ex-Paraguayan president Horacio Cartes says U.S. lifts sanctions on him

Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes, shown speaking in Asuncion at the 138th anniversary celebration of the National Republican Association, also known as the Colorado Party, on September 11, has had sanctions lifted that had been imposed...

Goals and highlights: Brazil 2-2 Mexico in U-20 World Cup 2025

The last goal Brazil and Mexico shared points, with Mexico scoring the last goal of the match to tie the game against Brazil. The goal was scored by center back Diego Ochoa in the 86th minute. Brazil National Team 2-2 Mexico National Team ¡Golazo...

US lifts sanctions on Paraguay's ex-President Cartes

By Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) -Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes said on Monday that the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had lifted sanctions imposed on him two years ago for his involvement in acts of...

PAHO introduces new tool to accelerate disease elimination in the Americas

The Best Buys for Disease Elimination is a practical, evidence-based guide to the most effective actions for countries to implement in order to eliminate communicable diseases. The guide highlights the efficient use of resources and prioritizing...

La Generación Z también se levanta en Latinoamérica y Perú es su principal escenario. Estos son los motivos

Por Claudia Rebaza La noche cae. La Policía avanza entre el estruendo de consignas, sirenas y gritos. Al principio, algunos se resisten y empujan los vallados, mientras alguien flamea una bandera con una calavera. La violenta respuesta policial...

AmCham Job Fair 2025 Asunción: Connecting Top Talent With Global Companies

The AmCham Job Fair makes a highly anticipated return on Saturday 11 October 2025, from 09:00 to 17:00 at the Event Centre at Paseo la Galería in Asunción. Organised by the Fundación AmCham, the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce, and the US...

Lessons from Paraguay: flying the flag for joy, not division

By Sebastian McGrath, Fourth Year, Spanish and German A fortnight in Paraguay left me reconsidering patriotism and its distinction from nationalism. Like parts of the UK, lampposts and houses are lined with flags; yet, while it seemed a...

Chelsea vs Ajax LIVE Score Updates: The home side crushed it (5-1)

📢 End of the match at Stamford Bridge A scoreline that leaves no doubt for the London side: 5-1 in their favor. There could have been more goals in the second half, but the hosts decided to slow down the pace given the comfortable lead. A perfect...

Paraguay Tourism Sector Reaching Global Market With Civitatis Partnership

The National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur) has forged a strategic alliance with Civitatis, a leading global platform for excursions and activities in Spanish. Civitatis is a company created in 2008 and located in Madrid, Spain. This...

Top scorer in women’s Brazil championship and Copa América heads to US

Top scorer in both the Brazilian Championship and Copa América, Amanda Gutierres has become the fifth most expensive player in the history of women’s football. Palmeiras negotiated 80 percent of the economic rights of the 24-year-old striker with...

Liverpool star pulls out of international duty as defensive duo face tests

16 members of Arne Slot's Liverpool squad will head off on international duty in the coming days. The Reds have endured a tough start to October, with back-to-back Premier League defeats, and a first Champions League loss on the road at...

Paraguay's economy grows 5.9% in first semester of 2025

Saturday, September 27th 2025 - 10:46 UTC Agriculture was the only major sector to yield negative overall results According to the Central Bank of Paraguay's (BCP) “Quarterly National Accounts” report released on Friday in Asunción, the South...

Paraguay’s Liquor Capital Gears Up For Spirited 2025 Liquor Festival

Fulgencio Yegros, a historic district in the Paraguayan department of Caazapá, is set to welcome visitors to the latest edition of its renowned Liquor Festival on 27 and 28 September 2025 at the Plaza Central in Yegros. This cherished event, a...

Tory trade chief warns against ‘deeper entanglement’ with the EU

“Of course, we’re all in favor when it’s couched in terms of a poll as: ‘wouldn’t it be good to remove this particular friction and have these particular rules?’,” Griffith said, when asked about the poll. “But then, the flip side that is not...

‘I thought it was me’: Miss Panama Isamar Herrera’s onstage mix-up at Miss Grand 2025 goes viral – Watch video

A tense moment unfolded at the Miss Grand International pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 18, as Panamanian contestant Isamar Herrera briefly believed she had advanced to the final 22. The 31-year-old beauty queen covered her face in...