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Paraguay striker Arce leaves LDU Quito
Xinhua News Agency
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QUITO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Paraguay international forward Alex Arce has parted ways with LDU Quito ahead of his expected return to Argentina's Independiente Rivadavia. LDU Quito published a video on social media on Tuesday confirming the...
Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra'anga festival with masks, fire and tradition
Africanews
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July 1, 2025
Altos, a town nestled in western Paraguay, lit up with color, music, and ancestral pride on Monday as residents gathered for the annual Kamba Ra'anga festival—a unique celebration blending Catholic devotion with indigenous and Afro-Paraguayan...
Paraguay Air Force receives four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano military trainers
AeroTime News
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July 1, 2025
On June 30, 2025, Embraer delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. A delivery ceremony was held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near Paraguay’s capital, Asunción, to mark the occasion, which was attended by...
Asunción To Host First Paraguay Banking Convention In 2025
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
Scheduled for 7 and 8 August, the Paraguayan Banking Association (Asoban) is preparing to host a landmark event for the country’s financial sector: the inaugural Paraguay Banking Convention 2025. The convention seeks to become a permanent space...
Paraguay promoted as tourism destination for Bolivian travelers
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 07:00 UTC The Asunción-Santa Cruz air route is operated by both Paranair and Boliviaana de Aviación (BoA) Officials of Paraguay’s National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur) conducted a trade mission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia,...
US$9B Sustainable Investment Portfolio Unveiled At EU-Paraguay Investment Forum
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
Paraguay made a significant leap forward in establishing a sustainable development model by unveiling a portfolio of over 120 projects, representing investments surpassing US$9 billion, at the European Union–Paraguay 2025 Investment Forum....
Step Into The Heights: Trekking And Hiking Adventures In Paraguay
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
Often mistaken for flat plains, Paraguay reveals surprising natural beauty and elevation. This hidden South American gem is emerging as a must-visit destination for nature lovers, and adventure seekers. Its underexplored geography includes...
New Japanese Equipment To Elevate Paraguay’s Meat Safety Standards
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
The Japanese government has donated a whopping US$2.4 million in cutting-edge laboratory equipment to Paraguay’s National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) as part of the 2025 Economic and Social Development Program. The donation of...
Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force
EDR Magazine
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June 30, 2025
São José dos Campos, Brazil, June 30, 2025– Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio...
Inside Paraguay’s Forestry Boom: How Exports Hit Historic Highs In 2025
The Asunción Times
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June 30, 2025
Paraguay’s forestry exports have reached historic highs in 2025, particularly in the plywood segment. Key markets, including the United States, China, Germany, and Portugal, reflect the country’s impressive market diversification and sustained...
Economists expect slight increase in June inflation
Philippine STAR
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June 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Headline inflation likely rose at a slightly faster pace in June amid higher fuel and select food costs, but the growth in the consumer price index (CPI) is still seen to remain well below the government’s two to four percent...
IMF okays Paraguay's performance but raises concerns here and there
MercoPress
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Monday, June 30th 2025 - 10:18 UTC Paraguay's monetary policy should continue to be data-driven, the IMF suggested The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Paraguay's fifth review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and third review...
Paraguay Showcases Agro-Food Products at Food Taipei 2025
The Asunción Times
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June 29, 2025
Paraguayan agro-food producers are actively showcasing their top-quality products at Food Taipei 2025, one of Asia’s leading food trade fairs. At the Food Taipei Mega Shows, companies from Paraguay are presenting a strong export offer, aiming to...
Paraguay’s growing pork industry looks to expand in Asia
Buenos Aires Herald
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June 28, 2025
Paraguay has been known for many years solely as an agricultural country, with soybeans as its leading product, and, to a lesser extent, as a cattle-raising country with beef production. The country is currently positioning itself on the global...
Paraguay’s New Payment Law Opens Door To PayPal, And Other Payment Providers
The Asunción Times
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June 28, 2025
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has approved transformative legislation that gives the Central Bank authority to lead a payment revolution. The new law aims to break up market concentration, and welcome international operators such as PayPal. The...
Extreme heat and cold grip Europe and South America
World Meteorological Organization
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July 1, 2025
As a result of human-induced climate change, extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense. Warnings from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and coordinated heat-health action plans are therefore increasingly important to...
Budget votes take place amid political turmoil - Ockham Observer weekly news diary
Politicsweb
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Sunday, 29 June 2025 29/06/25 iSERVICE Budget votes take place amid political turmoil - Ockham Observer weekly news diary Ockham Communications | 29 June 2025 Partners in the GNU look set to vote against each other’s departmental budgets in...
Juan José Núñez: Resurrecting Paraguayan Music Scores In Historic Project
The Asunción Times
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June 29, 2025
Juan José Núñez wrote a book unlike any other: 48 Partituras de Música Paraguaya, the first Paraguayan sheet music book to meet international publishing standards, ready for libraries, music shops, and stages worldwide. By doing so, the Paraguayan...
Historic Home In Asunción Restored As Cultural Tribute To Serafina Dávalos
The Asunción Times
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June 29, 2025
A landmark building in downtown Asunción, once home to one of Paraguay’s most important feminist pioneers, Serafina Dávalos, will soon be restored and repurposed. It will turn into a public institution and cultural center under a new agreement...
Lionel Messi has made Miami America's new soccer capital. Will it last?
The Athletic
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June 29, 2025
In Scarface, Tony Montana is driving through Miami on a balmy summer night, top down, his car upholstered in understated tiger print. “Me, I want what’s coming to me,” he says to his compadre, Manny. “And what’s coming to you?” Montana gets asked....