Argentina This is what your burger is doing to South America's forests Even locally sourced EU meat could be contributing to destruction of ancient woodland. 27/03/2018
Brazil Drug lord extradited to Brazil A Brazilian drug dealer has been extradited from Paraguay. He was handed to Brazil's federal police at a military airport before being taken back to serve a 17-year sentence for drug trafficking 29/12/2017
Sport Three South American nations in joint bid for World Cup 2030 Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay have formally launched South America’s three-nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup and said Argentina would likely host the majority of the tournament’s stadiums. 05/10/2017
no comment Trash orchestra takes music world by storm In the poorest parts of Asuncion, Paraguay’s capital, a recycled orchestra has risen from the waste of a local landfill. The Cateura Orchestra is 16/07/2017
Paraguay "Robbery of the century" in Paraguay 60 armed men attack HQ of security company Prosegur, escaping with up to $40 million in cash 25/04/2017
Paraguay Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes decides not to run for second term following bloody protests Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes has announced that he will not run for re-election next year, regardless of whether Congress passes an amendment to allow leaders to stand for a second… 18/04/2017
Paraguay Paraguay: high-ranking officials sacked over activist's death The president of Paraguay sacks the interior minister and chief of police following the fatal shooting of a young protester in the capital. 02/04/2017
Paraguay Paraguay: Police blamed as protester dies in clashes The death of an activist during a police raid in Paraguay has heightened tension after a night of violence that saw the country’s parliament stormed and set… 01/04/2017
Paraguay Paraguay: Congress in flames Protesters leave Paraguay's Congress in flames after the Senate held a secret vote there to change the constitution allowing President Cartes to run for re-election. 01/04/2017
Paraguay Eight soldiers killed in Paraguay by suspected rebel group Eight soldiers have been killed in Paraguay after their squad was ambushed by suspected rebels from the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP). 28/08/2016
Sport CONMEBOL elect Dominguez as new president The confederation for South America football has a new president. Alejandro Dominguez of Paraguay was the only candidate and received all 10 votes 26/01/2016
Sport FIFA corruption scandal: CONMEBOL headquarters raided by Paraguayan state prosecutors 08/01/2016
no comment Paraguay hit by some of the worst floods in decades Massive flooding forced thousands of Paraguayans to abandon their homes, in some of the worst summer rains the region has seen in decades. 01/01/2016
world news Americas: thousands evacuated, as El Nino triggers worst flooding in decades Flooding misery continues in the US, with hundreds forced from their homes in Missouri because of rising waters in rain-swollen rivers. Scores of 30/12/2015
world news Thousands evacuated across South America as heavy rains spread Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes following heavy rains across South America. In Paraguay, several rivers have burst 25/12/2015
no comment Pope Francis ends his South American trip in Paraguay Pope Francis, wrapping up his three-country tour of South America, urged people living in a flood-prone shantytown in Paraguay to stay united in 13/07/2015
Paraguay Pope Francis holds huge mass in Paraguay to end Latin America tour Winding up his “homecoming” tour to Latin America, Pope Francis appealed to world leaders to seek a new economic model to help the poor. On Saturday 12/07/2015
Paraguay Paraguay: Pope Francis praises 'most glorious women of America' Pope Francis’ homecoming tour of South America has taken him to Paraguay, where he was emphatic in his praise of the efforts of the country’s women 11/07/2015
world news Pope leaves for visit to Latin America The world’s first Latin American pope is going home. Chosen on a mandate of piety and helping the poor, Pope Francis is on his way to visit Ecuador 05/07/2015
Sport Argentina thrash Paraguay to reach Copa America final Argentina reached the final of the Copa America in emphatic style thrashing Paraguay 6-1 in the semis in Concepcion, Chile. Angel Di Maria scored 01/07/2015
Sport Paraguay defeat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-final vs Argentina Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw on Saturday, to advance to a Copa America semi-final against Argentina. Robinho scored a solo 28/06/2015
