WATERWAYS South American neighbours slam Argentina over river tax on Paraguay 11-09-2023 21:18 Argentina’s neighbours have sharply criticised its tax against commercial boats travelling through the key Paraná River, backing Paraguayan objections.
LATIN AMERICA New Paraguay President Peña vows break with era of corruption 16-08-2023 11:21 Santiago Peña assumes presidency of Paraguay, vowing to increase transparency in a country amid "rampant corruption."
MERCOSUR TENSIONS Paraguay's next leader calls for 'more open' Mercosur 09-08-2023 14:55 Paraguayan president-elect Santiago Peña, supports a "more open" Mercosur and rejects the idea of a common currency for the South American bloc.
MERCOSUR SUMMIT Alberto Fernández shows off support for Sergio Massa at Mercosur summit 04-07-2023 14:34 At the Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú, President Alberto Fernández shows off support for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who secures a host of invitations from foreign leaders. by Rosario Ayerdi
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY President seeks refuge from internal debate on international stage 29-05-2023 17:56 Alberto Fernández is focusing on foreign relations as debate over Frente de Todos’ electoral preparations continues.
ANALYSIS: Paraguayan election 2023 Ruling party candidate scores big win in Paraguay vote 02-05-2023 00:40 Paraguayans elect new president from ruling right-wing Colorado Party, which has remained in power for nearly eight decades.
Paraguayan election 2023 Paraguay's Santiago Peña: Fresh face of institutional power 01-05-2023 09:09 An economist and former finance minister, Santiago Peña managed to keep the party's hegemony intact despite deep divisions over corruption claims against some of its top leaders.
Paraguayan election 2023 Peña wins Paraguay election, ensuring Colorado Party's hegemony 30-04-2023 23:36 Economist and former finance minister Santiago Peña sees off challenger Efraín Alegre in Sunday's election, ensuring the continuation of the conservative Colorado Party's domination of power.
PARAGUAY ELECTION Paraguay gears up for tight presidential election 29-04-2023 07:05 Paraguayans go the polls Sunday for the South American country's closest presidential race in many years, with a center-leftist coalition hoping to end an almost unbroken, seven-decade run for the ruling right-wing Colorado party.