PARAGUAY

Paraguay vies for youth Olympics and Pan American Games in 2031

Published on: December 29, 2024
09:06

Asuncion, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Paraguayan Olympic Committee is putting the final touches on Sunday to its candidacy files to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2030 and the Pan American Games in 2031.

Paraguay enacts heavier punishment for child abuse

Published on: December 27, 2024
16:05

Asunción, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The government of Paraguay today enacted a law that increases penalties for child abuse crimes and classifies new forms of violence against children.

Paraguay to allocate more funds to fight against drug trafficking

Published on: December 25, 2024
10:06

Asunción, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The government of Paraguay will allocate 500 million dollars to strengthen security agencies in the fight against drug trafficking, which is among the country's priorities, it was reported here today.

Bioceanic bridge between Paraguay and Brazil makes progress

Published on: December 13, 2024
00:15

Asunción, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Construction of the international bridge that will connect Paraguay with Brazil as part of the Bioceanic Route is making progress towards a crucial phase with more than 63 percent of the work completed.

The 63th Unesco intangible heritage nominations examined in Asunción

Published on: December 2, 2024
14:03

Asuncion, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) The Unesco Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity will begin today in this capital its nineteenth session with 63 nominations under examination, several from Latin America.

China urges Paraguay to cut ties with Taiwan

Published on: December 2, 2024
10:34

Beijing, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Ministry here reiterated that the one-China principle is a global consensus and an essential foundation for establishing bilateral relations with other countries. Spokesman Lin Jian made the remarks in response to recent comments by Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Dario Ramirez during his visit to Taiwan.

Paraguay with law against racism towards afrodescendants

Published on: November 27, 2024
10:42

Asuncion, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay today has a new law establishing clear mechanisms to prevent and punish any kind of act of racism and discrimination against people of African descent, but at the same time promote equality among its citizens.

Paraguayan President discharged from hospital in Brazil

Published on: November 19, 2024
11:24

Brasilia, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, hospitalized last night after feeling ill during the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, was discharged from a hospital on Tuesday.

Latin American Energy Ministerial Meeting opens in Paraguay

Published on: October 30, 2024
16:45

Asunción, Oct 30 (Prensa Latina) The fifty-fourth Meeting of Ministers of Energy of Latin America and the Caribbean, the highest governance body of the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), opened today in Paraguay with an emphasis on energy transformation.

Cuba gleans 12 medals in Paraguay and is going for more

Published on: October 8, 2024
15:26

Asuncion, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban sports delegation has so far won 12 medals in the 4th Latin American Special Olympics Games in Paraguay, and keeps raising its stakes in search of more wins in the coming days.

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