30

Apr

Paraguayans head to the polls with Taiwan ties at stake

By Lucinda Elliott and Daniela Desantis ASUNCION, April 30 (Reuters) - Paraguayans are readying to head to the polls on Sunday in what could be the biggest electoral challenge to…

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11

May

Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor killed on honeymoon in Colombia

Marcelo Pecci, a Paraguayan prosecutor known for his work in fighting organized crime, was killed on the Colombian tourism island of Baru on Tuesday, authorities from both countries said. Pecci…

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24

Oct

Seven bodies found in fertiliser shipment from Serbia to Paraguay

The badly decomposed bodies of seven people who may have been stowaways were found on Friday inside a shipment of fertiliser that left Serbia three months ago, Paraguayan authorities said.…

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08

Apr

Photo Story: Ronaldinho begins house arrest at hotel in Paraguay

Brazilian former soccer player Ronaldinho Gaucho arrives at the Hotel Palmaroga in Asuncion, Paraguay. Ronaldinho and his brother entered the hotel to serve house arrest after leaving the police headquarters.…

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11

Mar

Paraguay suspends public schools for 15 days due to coronavirus

  Paraguay has suspended public school sessions and large-scale public events for 15 days due to coronavirus, Health Minister Julio Mazzoleni said in a televised address. Two cases of the…

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08

Mar

Photo Story: Ronaldinho in court in Paraguay over fake passport claims

Brazilian former soccer player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, a.k.a. Ronaldinho (R), is escorted during a new audience at Palace of Justice in Asuncion, Paraguay on Saturday. Ronaldinho Gaucho and his…

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05

Mar

Photo Story: Ronaldinho held in Paraguay over alleged possession of altered passports

A handout photo made available by the Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office shows former professional soccer player Ronaldinho (L) surrounded by Paraguayan authorities as they search his hotel room in Asuncion, Paraguay,…

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11

Sep

Human bones found in Paraguay in house of former dictator Alfredo Stroessner

Forensic experts will carry out tests on bones found in a house believed to have been the summer retreat of former Paraguayan military ruler Gen Alfredo Stroessner. Squatters came across…

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16

Jun

Massive blackout hits Argentina and Uruguay

A massive failure in the electrical interconnection system left Argentina and Uruguay without power, according to reports on local media. The power failure brought chaos in Argentina, which has been…

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17

May

Paraguay to move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem

Paraguay's government says President Horacio Cartes will open the country's new embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Tuesday, following similar steps by the United States and Guatemala. The decision to…

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