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Paraguay school presents two free concerts in Abbotsford
La Amistad Christian School performs Oct. 4 and 5 The students of La Amistad Christian School in Paraguay bring the vibrant sights and sounds of their culture to Abbotsford for two free concerts on Oct. 4 and 5. They perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at...

Leonardo mission in Paraguay, focus on mobility and security
Paraguay's interest in the acquisition of Italian technologies in the mobility and security sector is at the center of the mission to Asunción of a delegation from Leonardo S.p.A., composed of Vice President for International Business Development...

JBS returns to Paraguay with $70 million investment, including plant purchase
By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian meatpacker JBS on Thursday announced investments of $70 million in Paraguay over the next two years, including the acquisition of a chicken processing plant, according to a statement. The...

How Paraguay became a bastion of conservatism in Latin America
Paraguay hosted the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a gathering of the global right, for the first time in mid-September. In attendance were members of US president Donald Trump’s inner circle, including his long-term foreign...

Panam Sports visits Paraguay to begin site evaluation…
Panam Sports bid evaluation team meets with Asuncion, Paraguay officials September 30, 2025 (PASO) An evaluation commission from the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) visited Asunción, Paraguay this week as part of a candidate city tour in...

Paraguay Marries: Mass Wedding Event To Unite Thousands Of Couples Coming Up
Paraguay’s Civil Registry announced the large-scale, free community wedding event in Asunción on Saturday, 4 October 2025, starting at 09:00. The event at the National Sports Secretariat Arena is part of the national campaign “Paraguay Marries –...

Asunción’s Historic Heart Set for US$11 Million Makeover
A whopping Gs. 77,156 million, (almost US$11,000,000), is set to transform the historic centre of Asunción, as the Ministry of Public Works and Communications launches an exciting tender to revitalise this cherished part of the Paraguayan capital....

Football: Mitoma not in Japan squad for Paraguay, Brazil friendlies
TOKYO - Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's 27-man squad for their upcoming home friendlies against World Cup-bound Paraguay and Brazil due to a medical issue, as Queens Park Rangers attacker Koki Saito won his first call-up on...

From Miami To New York: Paraguayans in the U.S. Unite For Teletón Paraguay
Every year, people all across Paraguay come together to raise funds for Teletón. This private non-profit organisation supports children and adolescents with disabilities, provides them with essential care and rehabilitation services. With the main...

Majestic Guapo’y Stands Tall In Paraguay’s Prestigious Tree Competition
In the heart of Mbocayaty, in Paraguay’s Guairá Department, a majestic Guapo’y (Ficus enormis) stands tall, its towering presence earning this majestic tree a nomination in the 2025 Colossi of the Earth (Colosos de la Tierra) competition. This...

Paraguay hold young Taeguk Warriors to draw in U-20 World Cup, clouding route to knockout stage
Published: 01 Oct. 2025, 16:46 Korea's defender Shin Min-ha, right, reacts after a 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup match against Paraguay at the Elias Figueroa Stadium in Valparaiso, Chile on Sept. 30. [AFP/YONHAP] Korea ended their second group stage...

Global Strings Resonate: Paraguay Prepares For World-Renown Harp Festival
Asunción is poised to host the 18th World Harp Festival, a prestigious event that spotlights the nation’s most cherished cultural symbols: the Paraguayan Harp. The festival, held from 2 to the 5 of October 2025, is globally recognised as the...

The Mysterious “Mr. October” In Paraguay, And Why You Should Invite Him
In Paraguay, on 1 October every year, families mark the tradition of “Mr. October” (Karai Octubre in Jopara, the mix of Spanish and Guaraní language). His name combines the Guaraní word for lord or mister (karai) with the Spanish word for October...

Paraguay Launched Its Candidacy To Join UNESCO World Heritage Committee
With the aim of strengthening the international reach of its natural and cultural heritage, Paraguay officially submitted its candidacy to join UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for World Heritage (ICWH). The ICWH is responsible for ensuring...

Paraguay Plans “Lince Ya” App For Rapid Police Assistance From Your Cell Phone
The Paraguayan government is preparing to launch a new tool to modernise citizen security: a mobile application called “Lince Ya”. This innovation will allow citizens to request police help in any place, and at any time from their cell phone. The...

Diego Gómez Is A Rising Star For Paraguay And Brighton
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Diego Gomez of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-4 during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Barnsley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Oakwell Stadium on September 23, 2025...

Paraguay Secures Historic Place On The Postal Operations Council
Paraguay has achieved a historic milestone: the country has been elected during the to serve on the Postal Operations Council (Consejo de Explotación Postal, CEP) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This development provides new levers for...

Paraguay’s Pride: Why The Battle Of Boquerón 93 Years Ago Matters Today
The Battle of Boquerón, fought for twenty days until 29 September 1932, marked the beginning of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia. Post-World War I, this was the first modern war in South America. Despite its scale and significance, the...

Paraguay’s Collectivity Festival 2025 Honours Immigrant Heritage In Hohenau
Hohenau, Paraguay’s “Capital of Immigrants”, held the 13th National Collectivity Festival. The event was organised from 26, to 28 of September 2025 in the Nation’s Park. This annual festival is a vibrant three-day spectacle that celebrates the...

South Korea vs. Paraguay - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match
South Korea and Paraguay face off to continue Group B action of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Paraguay is coming off an opening match victory over Panama (3-2). South Korea is looking to rebound after dropping their game to Ukraine 2-1. Here's...