Thriving fuel smuggling between Argentina and Paraguay affects local economy
Millions of liters of gasoline are being smuggled clandestinely from Argentina into Paraguay every month, leading to significant economic losses...
July 5, 2023Section
Paraguay News in English
Paraguay’s inflation at 2.2% in the first half of 2023, significantly lower than in the previous year
Paraguay has reported an accumulated inflation rate of 2.2 percent for the first half of 2023, a significant decrease from...
July 4, 2023
Paraguayan Congress has opened with majority of the ruling party waiting for President-elect Santiago Peña
The new Paraguayan Congress, installed for the 2023-2028 term, has a significant majority from the ruling Colorado Party.
July 3, 2023
Outgoing President Abdo Benítez says his government’s goal was to consolidate democracy in Paraguay
Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez stated that his administration's primary objective was to consolidate democracy in the country, which was...
July 1, 2023
Paraguayan president approves a 5.1% adjustment of minimum wages
President Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay has signed Decree No. 9.584/23, establishing an adjustment to the current minimum wage.
June 30, 2023
Paraguay achieves record drug seizures of 44,000 tons in five years
Paraguay has achieved historic levels of drug seizures, totaling 44,000 tons, over the past five years (2018-2023), according to Zully...
June 27, 2023
Paraguayan corn exports surge 67.8% in May
Paraguay experienced a significant increase of 67.8% in corn exports through May 2023 compared to the same period last year.
June 23, 2023
Increase in HIV diagnoses recorded in Paraguay
Paraguay has witnessed a rise in new HIV diagnoses, according to a report presented by the General Directorate of Health...
June 23, 2023
Paraguay’s soybean exports surge by 107.2% at the end of May
Paraguay's soybean exports, the country's primary commodity, witnessed a significant increase of 107.2% at the end of May this year...
June 22, 2023