For Paraguay’s transgender women, survival often means leaving home

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — In Paraguay, one of the most conservative countries in the Americas, many LGBTQ+ people feel compelled to leave their hometowns due to discrimination, harassment and gender-based violence. Social rejection and the absence...

Health Ministers to set regional priorities at PAHO meeting (Opening ceremony today at 9 AM EDT)

Washington, D.C., September 29, 2025 (PAHO) – Top health authorities from across the Region of the Americas will gather at the headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington, D.C., from September 29 to October 3, 2025,...

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...

Después de Perú, la generación Z de Paraguay también toma las calles

Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español Bajo el lema “Somos el 99,9 %”, manifestantes marcharon este domingo en Asunción en una protesta contra el Gobierno convocada por la “Generación Z” (personas nacidas aproximadamente entre 1997 y 2007), un...

Clinics Hospital Department in Asunción Earns Prestigious St. Jude Gold Centre Status

The Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Department of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Asunción’s Hospital de Clínicas (FCMUNA) received a significant recognition. The FCMUNA was recognised as a Gold Centre by the world-renowned...

Protest in Asunción leaves at least 31 arrested

Monday, September 29th 2025 - 10:50 UTC Paraguayan Police repression was likened to that under former Dictator Alfredo Stroessner Numerous arrests were reported Sunday in downtown Asunción amid protests staged by a citizens' group known as...

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...

FCSB vs Young Boys LIVE Updates: Monteiro extends the lead (0-2)

↔️ 62 Substitutions for both sides. For Young Boys, Chris Bedia makes way for Sergio Córdova. On the FCSB side, Dennis Politic comes on to replace Octavian Popescu for the final 30 minutes of the match...... ⏱️55 A triple chance wasted by Young...

A global army to liberate Palestine: An investigative reading of Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s speech

In one of the most daring and controversial political interventions to echo through the halls of the United Nations in decades, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in his address to the UN General Assembly on 23 September 2025, called for the...

Paraguay reaches out to Middle East for business, meets Netanyahu

Friday, September 26th 2025 - 10:00 UTC Netanyahu thanked Peña for his strong support for Israel Paraguayan President Santiago Peña held meetings on Thursday in New with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Crown Prince of Kuwait,...

Visit Asunción’s Theatres: A Guide To Plays, Orchestras, And Cultural Hotspots

Did you know that Asunción – the capital and biggest city in Paraguay – is known for its theatres? The production teams will offer you plays in Spanish, and sometimes Guaraní. Depending on whether the plays are adaptations or not, shows can...

The Victory of Boquerón: Back To Paraguay’s First Successful Chaco War Siege

The Battle of Boquerón was a fierce clash between the armies of Bolivia and Paraguay. The fighting took place from 9 September to 29 September 1932. The battle was in and around the fortress of Boquerón. Part of the Chaco War, this victory was the...

Exploring Yuyos Herbs: Paraguay’s Green Treasure Rediscovered By Science

Every day across Paraguay, yuyeros (herbal vendors) sell bundles of medicinal herbs in markets, roadside stalls and neighbourhood stands. Infused in tereré, a cold drink, or mate, its hot counterpart, as well as tea, yuyos (which are medicinal...

Paraguay President Santiago Pena Honors 'Young Dreamer' Charlie Kirk at U.N.

Conservative President of Paraguay Santiago Peña delivered an ominous warning on the evils of left-wing violence, citing the assassinations of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, during his speech at...

POLISARIO Front Delegation at the XXIX International Seminar Strengthens Ties with Political Parties from Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico City, September 27, 2025 – Within the framework of the XXIX International Seminar "Parties and a New Society," the delegation of the POLISARIO Front has held various bilateral and multilateral meetings with allied parties and progressive...

England friendly a chance to ‘continue Spain’s progress’ under Lopetegui, states Barcelona’s Busquets

Spain’s friendly against England at Wembley on Tuesday presents an ideal opportunity to measure the team’s progress under new manager Julen Lopetegui, midfielder Sergio Busquets has said. Lopetegui was appointed in July following the retirement of...

LIVE: Villa, Nottingham Forest, Rangers all in Europa League action

Football Scores UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League UEFA Conference League English Premier League English Carabao Cup English League Championship Spanish LALIGA Italian Serie A Coppa Italia German Bundesliga French Ligue 1 UEFA Women's...

NMSU Foundation honored for fueling Latino innovation

The New Mexico State University Foundation has been named a 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award honoree by Angeles Investors, a national investment group dedicated to harnessing Latino-driven growth to find, fund and fuel high-potential...

Šefčovič will work 'extensively' with Ireland on Mercosur

The European Union's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has said he will be working "extensively" with the Irish Government and others who are concerned over the Mercosur trade deal and the potential impact it could have on Irish farmers. If...

Paraguayan President warns UN about global rise in intolerance

Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:19 UTC Peña insisted on his country's support for Israel and Taiwan Paraguayan President Santiago Peña briefed the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, warning about the global rise of evil, radical...