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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government opens the bids for the privatization of the Waterway and national routes

The Argentine government is set to unveil bids for the privatization of the Paraná and Paraguay rivers Waterway and over 2,500 kilometers of national routes, critical for the country's logistics and trade.

Feb 26 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazilians are choosing UNISUD in Paraguay over universities in Brazil?

Brazilians are increasingly enrolling at UNISUD in Paraguay due to concerns about medical education quality and high tuition costs in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazilians are switching from universities in Brazil to UNISUD in Paraguay?

Brazilians are increasingly choosing to study at UNISUD in Paraguay due to concerns over the quality of medical education in Brazil and the high costs of local tuition fees.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police discovers and destroys base used for producing 'premium marijuana' between Brazil and Paraguay

Authorities in Paraguay dismantled a clandestine camp for the large-scale production of premium marijuana near the Brazil-Paraguay border.

Feb 26 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the health status of Horacio Cartes, former president of Paraguay who suffered a seizure

Former Paraguayan president Horacio Cartes has been hospitalized in intensive care following a seizure, with doctors indicating his condition is stable but serious.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Municipal guards are arrested on suspicion of smuggling weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids

Three municipal guards in Brazil were arrested for allegedly smuggling weight loss medications and anabolic steroids from Paraguay without proper documentation.

Feb 26 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Uruguay: The parliament ratified the EU-Mercosur agreement

Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement following approval by its Parliament, with Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay expected to follow suit soon.

Feb 26 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Annual Congress of Medical Leagues of UCP/Interamericana in Pedro Juan

The Annual Congress of Medical Leagues was held at the Central University of Paraguay, focusing on training future doctors in their chosen specialties.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation seizes 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca

A joint police operation has seized 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca, Brazil, leading to the arrest of a driver involved in the transport.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Second Case: Avian Influenza Now Hits Poultry in Lobos

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 has been detected in poultry in Lobos, Buenos Aires Province, prompting contingency measures by Senasa and market closures by Paraguay.

Feb 25 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inauguration of a bridge connecting Brazil to Paraguay may be delayed due to lack of access and customs

The inauguration of the International Bridge of the Bioceanic Route between Brazil and Paraguay, scheduled for August 2026, may face delays due to incomplete works and regulatory issues.

Feb 24 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son of Brazilians goes missing in Paraguay and Paraguayan authorities suspect he was kidnapped by a terrorist group

Paraguayan authorities suspect that Almir Brum, a 32-year-old Brazilian farmer, has been kidnapped by the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) after disappearing while working in the Caaguazú region.

Feb 23 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for illegal trade of weight loss drugs in Nova Odessa

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nova Odessa, Brazil, for allegedly selling weight loss medications that were smuggled from Paraguay.

Feb 23 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Paraguay will intensify military presence on the border with Brazil

Paraguay plans to increase its military presence in northern regions due to specific threats, particularly following the kidnapping of a farmer near the Brazilian border.

Feb 23 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Historic qualification of Ecuador to the Women's U-20 World Cup: La Tri completes presence in all categories

Ecuador's women's U-20 football team has qualified for the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup for the first time after a 2-2 draw with Venezuela in the South American Championship held in Paraguay.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians exchange universities in the country for medical courses in Paraguay

More Brazilian students are opting to study medicine in Paraguay due to the high costs and low performance of local medical schools.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Donald Trump's Strange Praise for the President of Paraguay - The Mockery Started Immediately

Donald Trump hosted the first meeting of his so-called peace council, during which he made an unusual comment about the President of Paraguay and discussed U.S. funding for Gaza's reconstruction.

Feb 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize medications, cigarettes, and tires without invoices with convoy on highway in the interior of SP

Police in São Paulo seized a convoy of vehicles transporting illegal goods from Paraguay, including medications, cigarettes, and electronic items.

Feb 21 • 20:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Adam Bareiro at Boca: The 9 who forged his career under the advice of one of Paraguay's top scorers

Adam Bareiro joins Boca Juniors as a forward to enhance their attack amid a tough start to the 2026 season.

Feb 21 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested with more than 40,000 contraband cigarette packs and cosmetics from Paraguay

Three individuals were arrested in Santana da Ponte Pensa, São Paulo, for transporting over 40,000 contraband cigarette packs and cosmetics from Paraguay.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Paraguay will be able to assist asylum seekers from the U.S. after new migration agreement

Paraguay and the United States have signed a migration memorandum that allows Paraguayan authorities to assist in sending back migrants not accepted in the U.S.

Feb 20 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge that will connect Brazil to Paraguay and shorten route to China is 101 meters from completion

The construction of the Bioceanic Route International Bridge connecting Brazil and Paraguay is nearing completion, with just 101 meters left to connect both sides.

Feb 20 • 19:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the official invitation to Donald Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña received an official invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami on March 7.

Feb 20 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for selling drugs and smuggled weight loss medications in Americana

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Americana, Brazil, for storing and selling smuggled drugs and weight loss medications from Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Ecuador wins 1-0 against Argentina and consolidates position in the final hexagonal of the Under-20 Women's South American Championship

The Ecuadorian women's national team secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final hexagonal of the Under-20 Women's South American Championship in Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cargo with weight-loss pens, cell phones, and appliances seized by the PRF in Southern Piauí

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) intercepted a truck carrying weight-loss pens, cell phones, appliances, and a video game in Piauí, revealing issues with legal compliance regarding purchases made in Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout amid heatwave leaves much of Paraguay without power

A major blackout in Paraguay has left large parts of the country, including the capital Asunción, without power, coinciding with a severe heatwave.

Feb 18 • 21:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A woman murdered by her ex-partner in Madrid

A 37-year-old Paraguayan woman was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner in Madrid, marking the first gender-based murder of the year in the capital.

Feb 18 • 18:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The route of stolen cell phones: a member of the gang discovered by a journalist's perseverance will remain imprisoned

A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.

Feb 17 • 21:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A former goalkeeper of Olimpia del Paraguay behind the band that broke away from the drug lord of the 1000 faces

A former goalkeeper from Paraguay's Olimpia is reportedly connected to a drug trafficking gang that has split from a notorious drug lord.

Feb 17 • 17:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Olimpia supports Aníbal Chalá: he will begin therapy to regain confidence

Ecuadorian footballer Aníbal Chalá is facing criticism following a lackluster performance for Olimpia and is set to undergo therapy to rebuild his confidence.

Feb 16 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'We are going to have to boost his spirits,' says Pablo 'Vitamina' Sánchez, DT of Olimpia, about the criticism of Aníbal Chalá

Pablo 'Vitamina' Sánchez, the coach of Olimpia, addresses the recent criticism faced by player Aníbal Chalá after a goalless draw in Paraguay's first division, expressing support and a need to boost his morale.

Feb 16 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'He doesn't look like a professional player', 'retire from football', 'return to Ecuador', the rage outbreak of Olimpia fans against Aníbal Chalá

Olimpia fans expressed outrage towards Aníbal Chalá after a disappointing 0-0 draw, criticizing his performance.

Feb 16 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UCP-PJC will hold the largest graduation of doctors since the creation of the course at the border

The Central University of Paraguay (UCP) in Pedro Juan Caballero is set to host its largest graduation ceremony for new doctors, marking a significant milestone in medical education in the border region.

Feb 16 • 14:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The latest images of Tobías, the Argentine boy who was swept away by the water amid heavy rains in Paraguay

New evidence has emerged in the investigation for the disappearance of 12-year-old Tobías Suárez, who was swept away by floodwaters in San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

Feb 15 • 21:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Adam Bareiro scores goals for Fortaleza that he missed at River and acknowledged Boca's interest

Adam Bareiro, currently playing for Fortaleza, has acknowledged interest from Boca Juniors amid his recent success in scoring goals.

Feb 15 • 11:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tragedy in Paraguay: searching for an Argentine boy swept away by water amid heavy rains

A 12-year-old Argentine boy went missing after being swept away by floodwaters caused by heavy rains in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, where his family is seeking help from authorities for his rescue.

Feb 14 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Historic victory of Argentina over Brazil in the Women's U20 to reaffirm their chances in the South American tournament in Paraguay

Argentina's U20 women's team achieved a historic victory over Brazil, ending the group stage as leaders with a perfect score in the South American tournament.

Feb 14 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gol to have the world's longest flight with a 737 Max, between Asunción and Miami

Gol has announced a new non-stop international route between Asunción, Paraguay, and Miami, USA, set to launch in June 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Feb 13 • 16:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paraguayan Justice Convicts Three Torturers of the Stroessner Dictatorship 50 Years Later

Three former police officers have been sentenced to prison for torture committed during the Alfredo Stroessner dictatorship in Paraguay, marking a significant historical moment.

Feb 13 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple from Paraguay arrested on SP highway with marijuana hidden inside car seats; WATCH

A couple from Paraguay was arrested in São Paulo for drug trafficking after authorities found approximately 145 kg of marijuana hidden in their vehicle.

Feb 13 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Sports

Rally of Paraguay: Friday

The article discusses the Rally del Paraguay event taking place on Friday, mentioning the need for JavaScript to access further content.

Feb 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourist bus headed to Paraguay overturns on BR-277, leaving one dead and 21 injured in Paraná

A tourist bus overturned on BR-277 in Paraná, Brazil, resulting in one fatality and 21 injuries after the driver lost control.

Feb 13 • 10:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump to Host Latin American Leaders in Miami Next Month

Donald Trump will be hosting leaders from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras in Miami next month amidst recent U.S. actions against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro while focusing on countering China's influence in Latin America.

Feb 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Alianza Lima, with Erick Castillo and Fernando Gaibor, eliminated from Copa Libertadores by debutant 2 de Mayo

Alianza Lima has been eliminated from the Copa Libertadores by Paraguay's 2 de Mayo after a 1-1 draw, following a loss in the first leg.

Feb 12 • 14:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The upset of the weak 2 de Mayo against Boca's last executioner: the Paraguayan team eliminated Alianza Lima and continues in the Libertadores

Paraguayan team 2 de Mayo has shocked the South American football scene by defeating Alianza Lima and advancing in the Copa Libertadores.

Feb 12 • 13:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New Pact? Trump to Host Allied Presidents from Latin America in March

U.S. President Trump will meet with the leaders of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras in Miami next month for a regional summit, marking the first of its kind since he took office.

Feb 12 • 02:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Miami will host a summit between Donald Trump, Daniel Noboa, and other allied Latin American leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a regional summit in Miami with several Latin American leaders, including Presidents from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras on March 7.

Feb 12 • 01:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Paraguay will play against Morocco in its first preparation match for the 2026 World Cup

Paraguay's national football team will face Morocco on March 31 as their first warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 11 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against international trafficking at the Paraguayan border intercepts cocaine and marijuana intended for Curitiba

An operation against international drug trafficking at the Brazil-Paraguay border led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of 24.5 kg of cocaine and 5.5 kg of marijuana destined for Curitiba.

Feb 11 • 16:34 UTC

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