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Paraguayan President outlines his administration's achievements
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:29 UTC Peña also urged some lawmakers to put the common good at the center of their efforts Paraguayan President Santiago Peña delivered his second management report to Congress, highlighting his administration's...
New Japanese Equipment To Elevate Paraguay’s Meat Safety Standards
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
The Japanese government has donated a whopping US$2.4 million in cutting-edge laboratory equipment to Paraguay’s National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) as part of the 2025 Economic and Social Development Program. The donation of...
Bringing A Slice of Mexico To Asunción: Chulada La Taquería
The Asunción Times
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June 30, 2025
Walk down Avenida General Máximo Santos in Asunción, and the unmistakable aroma of freshly grilled meats, slow-cooked beans, and handmade tortillas drifts from an open kitchen. Follow the scent, and appetite alone becomes enough reason to step...
Paraguay Showcases Agro-Food Products at Food Taipei 2025
The Asunción Times
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June 29, 2025
Paraguayan agro-food producers are actively showcasing their top-quality products at Food Taipei 2025, one of Asia’s leading food trade fairs. At the Food Taipei Mega Shows, companies from Paraguay are presenting a strong export offer, aiming to...
Paraguay’s growing pork industry looks to expand in Asia
Buenos Aires Herald
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June 28, 2025
Paraguay has been known for many years solely as an agricultural country, with soybeans as its leading product, and, to a lesser extent, as a cattle-raising country with beef production. The country is currently positioning itself on the global...
Paraguay Welcomes Europe: EU Investment Forum Paraguay 2025 Sparks New Partnership
The Asunción Times
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June 26, 2025
The European Union Delegation in Paraguay, in collaboration with the Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), hosted the European Investment Forum Paraguay 2025 at the Institute of the Central Bank of...
MERCOSUR-India Trade Talks: Modi Visit A New Window
StratNews Global
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July 2, 2025
Home business MERCOSUR-India Trade Talks: Modi Visit A New Window India aims to push overall trade with Latin America and the Caribbean region to $100 billion. Strengthening ties with MERCOSUR will be critical to achieving that target With Brazil...
Incoming star breaks silence as he arrives in UK to finalize Manchester United move
Yardbarker
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July 2, 2025
Diego Leon expresses his voice on United switch; shows no interest in loan exit Manchester United are looking for redemption after a trophy-less season and a 15th place finish in the Premier League with the new season starting next month. Ruben...
(UPDATE) New Fort St. John health and wellness service seeks contributing voices as it begins hiring
Energeticcity.ca
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June 26, 2025
Left to right: Jose Sta Maria, Asuncion Sta Maria, Quentin Spruyt, Mayor Lilia Hansen, Marvin Gozum, Joymay Gozum, Dominique Belo and Cassidy Stewart at Pride on June 7th, 2025. (EA Photography) Updated, June 30th, 12 p.m.: This story was updated...
Health professionals urge residents to take precautions in extreme heat
News 12 Long Island - New York
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As temperatures soar across Nassau County, experts are warning residents to be cautious — because this heat wave isn’t just uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. Even during intense heat, people are still getting outdoors, with local pickleball...
Paraguay Hit By Yet Another Cyber Attack
OCCRP
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June 23, 2025
Paraguay’s government has said it “contained” two breaches of sensitive data by a cybercrime group earlier this month. But the statement sparked criticism from people pointing out that some stolen information had already been released online. On...
Record 769 arrests and USD 65 million in illicit pharmaceuticals seized in global bust
International Criminal Police Organization
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SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth USD 65 million, highlighting the alarming scale of the global trade in unapproved and counterfeit...
The DNA of India: How Neanderthal genes, ancient migrations, and caste shaped a billion people
The Federal
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July 2, 2025
The DNA is a thick, ancient book filled with stories of our ancestors, not just our parents or grandparents, but people who lived thousands of years ago. Scientists have now read this book for over 2,700 individuals from India and compared it with...
Ullón Optical: A Passion For Optics And A Heart For Health
The Asunción Times
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June 25, 2025
In the city of Lambaré, near Asunción, optician’s shop Ullón Optical opened its doors in 2019 under the leadership of optometry graduate Nadia Ullón. Her passion for optics began more than twenty years ago, when she started working as an assistant...
Leak of data belonging to 7.4 million Paraguayans traced back to infostealers
The Record
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June 24, 2025
Troves of data on effectively every Paraguayan citizen were stolen by hackers who infected a government employee’s device with infostealer malware, according to two security firms who examined the data. Multiple dark web postings over the last...
Paraguay Launches Cybersecurity Plan On the Heels of Major Hacks
OCCRP
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June 20, 2025
Paraguay has launched a cybersecurity strategy the week after a criminal hacking group released citizenship data, because the government refused to pay a ransom. OCCRP reported last week that the government had decided not to pay off a cybercrime...
Construction Begins On New Bañado Tacumbú Neighbourhood in Asunción
The Asunción Times
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June 24, 2025
Work officially started on the Costanera Sur site in Asunción, the future home of the vibrant new Bañado Tacumbú area. Mid-June, the contracting firm set up its technical office, marking the first step in this transformative project. The team is...
Paraguay And Spain Forge US$100M Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development
The Asunción Times
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June 19, 2025
The governments of Paraguay and Spain have signed a new partnership framework for Sustainable Development over a period from 2025 until 2028, establishing a joint roadmap to promote inclusion and reduce inequalities. The cooperation agreement...
Ana Blosset, From Paraguay To Berklee: Healing Through Music And Harmony
The Asunción Times
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June 23, 2025
In an age where vulnerability is often masked, and mental health remains an unspoken struggle, Ana Blosset has chosen to sing her truth and with deep emotional clarity. At just 22 years old, the Paraguayan singer-songwriter studying music in the...
Fate of major trade deal with EU hangs over Mercosur summit
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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The fate of a landmark trade deal with the European Union, which France is trying to block, looms large over a summit this week of South America's Mercosur bloc. Brussels in December struck a deal with Mercosur's founding members -- Argentina,...