Paraguay To Host Its First Latin American Congress For Civil Engineering Students

For the first time, Paraguay will host the Latin American Congress for Civil Engineering Students (COLEIC), on 6 October 2025, at the National University of Asunción. The organising committee, ANEICPY, encourages students from all districts of...

Brazil Donates 20 Urutu Armored Vehicles to Paraguay Reinforcing Regional Defense Cooperation

On August 15, 2025, the Paraguayan Ministry of Defense confirmed the donation of 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles from Brazil to the Paraguayan Army, as reported by Merco Press. This transfer, part of a wider effort to modernize Paraguay’s land...

Paraguay’s Maquila Exports Thrive, Driven by Auto Parts Boom

Paraguay’s maquila system, a cornerstone of the nation’s export economy, has recorded robust growth, with exports rising by 4% to US$649.9 million in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Leading the charge is the auto...

Paraguay: Peña appoints official under investigation for fraud

Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:48 UTC The fraud investigation against Flores Benítez is still ongoing, according to the prosecution In a controversial move, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña appointed Bella Rosa Flores Benítez as the new Deputy...

PR adds more medals at Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay

Aurora Lugo, pictured, and Yannik Álvarez earned a silver medal for Puerto Rico in mixed doubles on Saturday after losing in the final to the Colombian team in straight sets at the II Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay. The pair...

Brazil donating 20 Urutus armored vehicles to Paraguay

Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:51 UTC The EE-11 Urutu was Brazil's main armored personnel carrier (VBTP) for decades Brazil is donating 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles to the Paraguayan Army to help modernize its military and strengthen regional...

Paraguay’s Economics Museum Celebrates 25,000 Visitors In Debut Year

Paraguay’s first Economics Museum celebrates its first anniversary in August, 2025, marking its position as a pioneering institution within Paraguay’s cultural and educational spheres. Housed in the historic Palacio Alegre, headquarters of the...

Ava Soon wins gold at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games

Haiti - Taekwondo : Ava Soon wins gold at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games 17/08/2025 10:16:46 Haitian taekwondo athlete Ava Soon, 19, became the Junior Pan American Champion after winning the gold medal in the women's +67 kg category...

From Paraguay To U.S. And Back: Coach Tish Simmons Proudly Returns For ASU2025

Leticia “Tish” Simmons was born in Paraguay and lived there until the age of seven. Then, her family moved to the United States. Since, she has lived in northern Virginia, where she grew up and discovered her passion for artistic gymnastics. Tish...

10 Years Of Polki Squad, A Shelter Of Love And Hope For Paraguay’s Pets

Between houses and a stone path in Benigno González Street, in the city of Luque., lies a refuge for four-legged friends in need of love. The Polki Squad shelter opens its doors to anyone who wishes to take home a furry friend, and make them part...

Seven Legendary Monsters: New Book Unveils The Myths Paraguay Holds

Steeped in the myths of her homeland, Paraguayan poet Clara Elena García, now based in New York City, is making waves in the international literary scene with the release of her second book, Siete Monstruos Legendarios (Seven Legendary Monsters)....

Paraguay’s Day Of The Child: A Day Of Innocence, And Courage

Every year on 16 August, Paraguay pauses to honour both the joy of childhood, and the solemn memory of one of the most painful events in its history. The Day of the Child is not merely a date for balloons, toys, and laughter. That day that...

Cuba to compete for fifth place in women's volleyball at Asuncion 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 15 (ACN) Cuban women's volleyball team will fight for fifth place overall after defeating Paraguay 3-0 (25-18, 25-11, 25-19) during the consolation round of the 2nd Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. Based on their...

Poor start for Cuban sailors in Asuncion 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, August 15 (ACN) Cuban sailors got off to a poor start in the sailing debut of the 2nd edition of the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay, with the best performance so far going to Miguel Angel Abad in the men's IQFOIL...

Cuban swimmers Becali-Estrada, a medal-less but commendable performance in Asuncion 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 15 (ACN) The imprint left by swimmers Laurent Estrada and Andrea Becali at the 2nd Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion resonates today in Cuba: a performance without medals, but full of effort and tangible progress. Although...

Cuban Taekwondo ready to make its mark at Asuncion 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, August 15 (ACN) The three Cuban taekwondo athletes are ready today to make their debut tomorrow at the 2nd Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, after completing training sessions that sharpened their reflexes and aspirations. The...

Cuba finishes seventh at women’s handball of Asuncion 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 15 (ACN) After four losses, around 300 minutes on the field, 182 goals conceded, and 117 scored, Cuba won this match, defeating Mexico 34-25 today and securing seventh place in the event. On the final day of the competition, the...

Paraguay Flag Day Glory: Julio Mirena’s Golden Triumph In China

Whilst sports-loving Paraguay is currently focused on the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games, another Paraguayan athlete is chasing medals far away in China. Julio Mirena is, being the sole representative of his country, competing in Chengdu at the...

Team Event Caps a Memorable Week in Asuncion

The 4th and final day of the II Junior Pan-American Games saw the Brazilian team claim their final gold medal of the event, as the Brazilian national anthem played inside the Olympic Training Centre for the final time. Happiness for team Brazil....

PARAGUAY KICKED JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN GAMES WITH VIBRANT SHOW