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Scientific Tourism In Paraguay: A Living Laboratory For Discovery
Paraguay is rapidly emerging as one of South America’s most intriguing destinations. Scientific tourism in Paraguay offers immersive, research-driven experiences that go far beyond traditional sightseeing. With this article, The Asuncion Times...

Project Aims to Create 2.5 Million km² of Ecological Corridors Across Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay
The Jaguar Rivers Initiative aims to create ecological corridors spanning 2.5 million km² in a biodiversity hub that extends across Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The project seeks to bring back key species, strengthen local...

'El Monstruo' is captured in Paraguay, Peruvian police confirm
08:54 | Asuncion (Paraguay), Sep. 25. The Peruvian National Police on Wednesday night confirmed the capture in Paraguay of criminal Erick Moreno Hernandez, also known as "El Monstruo" (The Monster), the ringleader of criminal organizations...

Fifa banned Russia from international football. Now it must do the same for Israel
When Israel takes the pitch against Norway on 11 October for their 2026 World Cup qualifier, the most important question will not be who wins, but whether Israel should be allowed to play at all. Fifa, the world’s governing body for football,...

‘Paraguay Aims For Double-Digit Economic Growth With Free Market Strategy’
Industry and Commerce Minister Javier Giménez recently highlighted Paraguay’s commitment to a free market economy and its ambitious Paraguay 2X plan, which aims for a double-digit economic growth over the next decade. Giménez made these remarks...

Israel facing potential ban from European club and international football with Uefa set to hold meeting next week
As first reported by The Times, it is understood plans are being put in place to hold an extraordinary meeting next week of Uefa's executive committee to discuss this topic, though nothing has yet been firmly scheduled. Israel, which has been a...
Paraguay’s Pena to Newsmax: Socialism Fails ‘to Deliver Prosperity’ for Citizens
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña warned against socialism and promoted conservatism in an interview with Newsmax this week after speaking at his country’s Conservative Political Action Conference. Peña, in an exclusive interview from CPAC...

Highlights and Goals of Pumas 1-2 Chivas in Liga MX
⏱️90 + 5 The match is over. Pumas failed to capitalize on the penalty, Álvaro Ángulo crashed the ball into the crossbar, and Pumas suffered defeat at home in front of their fans. Chivas leaves with the victory in Guadalajara, taking advantage of...

Paraguay envía a México a exfuncionario de Seguridad acusado de liderar un cártel local
SANTIAGO — Paraguay envió el miércoles a México al exsecretario de Seguridad Pública del estado mexicano de Tabasco Hernán Bermúdez Requena, detenido el pasado fin de semana en el país sudamericano y acusado por el gobierno mexicano de liderar un...

Paraguayan Filmmaker María Lorena Gamarra Wins Prestigious British Award
Paraguayan filmmaker María Lorena Gamarra, has won the Audience Choice Award at the UK’s Lift-Off Sessions with her four-minute short The Luminary (La Luminaria) – While the Flame Burns. Chosen by international viewers during a two-week online...

World leaders at UN shocked by ‘macabre response’ on social media to Charlie Kirk’s death
The reaction over Charlie Kirk’s assassination touched yet another constituency this week: the collection of world leaders gathered at the United Nations. Two weeks after Kirk was shot and killed in Utah, several of the world leaders gathered at...
Carbon markets are key amid economic, geopolitical headwinds, says chief of Singapore’s climate change body
These markets can unlock abatement solutions and crowd in private-sector financing, says Benedict Chia [NEW YORK] The role of carbon markets in shoring up financing for climate-related solutions has become increasingly important amid ongoing...

Bangladesh, Italy eye expanded economic ties, PM Meloni likely to visit Dhaka in Dec
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to visit Bangladesh in December this year as the two countries eye an expanded economic cooperation with stronger collaboration to ensure safe migration. She met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus...

Paraguayan Joshua Dürksen: On The Brink Of Formula 1 Stardom?
Joshua Dürksen is one of the hottest names in Formula 2. The Paraguayan F2 driver is making a name for himself on track with excellent results. Recently, Dürksen had a remarkable weekend at Monza, Italy, where the AIX Racing prodigy secured two...

Oscars International Race 2025: Complete List of Entries So Far
With one week to go before the deadline for submitting entries to the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category, 70 countries have announced their choices for this year’s race. The Academy won’t announce the official lineup until later in...

Paraguay Reinforces Border Security With Over 1,400 Immigration Procedures In 2025
The National Directorate of Immigration carried out 1,408 security procedures across various points of entry to Paraguay. Procedures carried out include 658 exit restrictions; 554 denials of admission; 96 expulsions; 76 surrender procedures; and...

This Is Nueva Asunción: Paraguay’s Premier Urban Development Frontier
Nueva Asunción, once the quiet expanse of Chaco’í across the Paraguay River, has become Paraguay’s most dynamic urban frontier. Officially established as a municipality in 2021, the district gained unprecedented momentum with the inauguration of...

Paraguay cree que exfuncionario mexicano capturado quería montar una red criminal
Autoridades paraguayas indicaron que el exsecretario de Seguridad de un estado del sudeste de México detenido en Paraguay y acusado por el gobierno mexicano de liderar un cártel local, llevaba poco tiempo en el país sudamericano pero pretendía...

Paraguay Launches First Global Alliance For Sustainable Forest Management
Paraguay has taken a historic step with the signing of its first global governmental alliance to promote sustainable forest managemen. This agreement commits the country to higher environmental standards, improved governance, and greater...

Paraguay’s Payment Revolution, And How To Unlock Global Liquidity With Ease
Paraguay has modernised its payments system in recent years. Since 2022, the Instant Payment System (Sistema de Pagos Instantáneos, or SPI) has allowed people to send money between banks and digital wallets at any time of day, with transfers...