The South American nation is deciding between a candidate from the entrenched conservative party and two opposition candidates —an anti-corruption crusader and a far-right firebrand.
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Paraguay Picks a New President: What You Need to Know
The South American nation is deciding between a candidate from the entrenched conservative party and two opposition candidates —an anti-corruption crusader and a far-right firebrand.
An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River, Is Shriveling
The continent’s second-largest river is drying up amid the biggest drought in 70 years, upending ecosystems, trade and livelihoods.
Biden Names U.S. Ambassador Nominees to Israel and Mexico
The official announcements of the long-rumored nominations came as the president traveled to Europe with the goal of demonstrating to global leaders that “America is back at the table.”
A Return to Normal? Not for Countries With Covid Surges and Few Vaccines.
As nations like the United States prepare for a summer of hugs, gatherings and other activities safe for the vaccinated, nations still scrambling for shots are seeing some of their worst outbreaks.
Paraguay’s Covid Vaccine Crisis Gives China Diplomatic Opening
Paraguay desperately needs Covid-19 vaccines, which China could supply. That has led the South American nation to reconsider its relationship with Taiwan, which precludes it from dealing with Beijing.
Rage Spreads in Paraguay as Virus Surges, Exposing Corruption
Paraguay escaped the worst of the pandemic for almost a year, but no longer. For many people, the crisis has made the country’s longstanding problems intolerable.
Protesters and Police Clash in Paraguay Amid Anger Over Pandemic Response
Security forces used rubber bullets and tear gas against demonstrators in the capital as fury rose over the government’s handling of the health crisis.
2 Young Girls Killed and Former V.P. Missing in Paraguay Guerrilla Conflict
A military operation targeting a small insurgent group has led to accusations of a government cover-up in the deaths of two young girls from Argentina.
75 Drug Cartel Members Tunnel Out of Paraguay Prison
The government had known for weeks that a Brazilian drug cartel was plotting a prison break, but it was unable to stop it.