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Ñandeva’s Origins: Two Friends, One Vision, And Paraguay’s Essence
A casual conversation during lockdown sparked an innovative venture that is transforming how Paraguayans enjoy their beloved tereré drink, whilst honouring ancient Guaraní traditions. The result of that conversation, and the dedicated efforts of...

Latin American governments use new technology to fight organized crime
July 3 (UPI) -- This is part of an occasional series on organized crime in Latin America. Using new and improved technology should support efforts to combat the sharp rise in crime and drug trafficking across Latin America, representatives from...

Expo Paraguay 2025: A New Era For Agriculture, Industry, And Innovation
With high expectations for the productive sector, new attractions, and a special logistical operation, Expo Paraguay 2025 offers something for everyone. Taking place between July 12 and 27 at the Mariano Roque Alonso fairgrounds in Asunción, the...

‘2LoveBears’: A Venezuelan Couple’s Viral YouTube Channel Celebrating Paraguay!
As the creators of the wildly popular YouTube channel ‘2LoveBears’, Venezuelans Antonella Luciani and David Tovar share their lives on social media, promoting the lesser-known charms of Paraguay. After five years of living in Encarnación, they...

Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
The Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) has received the first four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, which will modernise the service’s operational capabilities. The handover took place at Silvio Pettirossi Air Force...

Colombian Navy intercepts narco-submarine featuring technology that made it hard to track
The Colombian Navy on Wednesday reported it has intercepted a remote-controlled submarine in the Caribbean capable of carrying more than 1.5 tons of cocaine and with a range of up to 800 miles. The discovery marks the first time such a vessel is...

Paraguay Air Force receives four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano military trainers
On June 30, 2025, Embraer delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. A delivery ceremony was held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near Paraguay’s capital, Asunción, to mark the occasion, which was attended by...

Asunción To Host First Paraguay Banking Convention In 2025
Scheduled for 7 and 8 August, the Paraguayan Banking Association (Asoban) is preparing to host a landmark event for the country’s financial sector: the inaugural Paraguay Banking Convention 2025. The convention seeks to become a permanent space...

From South Korea to Paraguay: A Woman’s Journey To Elevate Coffee Standards
‘Road to Asu Coffee Fest’ is a five-part storytelling series by The Ascunción Times, leading up to the lively Asu Coffee Fest, Paraguay’s premier coffee celebration on July 12 and 13 2025. Guided by Sol and Diego, two passionate coffee enthusiasts...

Paraguay receives four Super Tucanos
Embraer has delivered four A-29 Super Tucanos to the Paraguayan air force at a ceremony at an air base near Asuncion. “The arrival of these aircraft represents much more than a logistical addition: it is a firm step towards the modernization of...

US$9B Sustainable Investment Portfolio Unveiled At EU-Paraguay Investment Forum
Paraguay made a significant leap forward in establishing a sustainable development model by unveiling a portfolio of over 120 projects, representing investments surpassing US$9 billion, at the European Union–Paraguay 2025 Investment Forum....

Four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to the Paraguayan Air Force
Embraer delivered yesterday four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción, was attended by Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, Vice President...

New Japanese Equipment To Elevate Paraguay’s Meat Safety Standards
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...

Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil, June 30, 2025– Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio...

Kyrgyzstan’s hydro-powered ‘crypto’ mining: A low-cost solution
Homepage > News > Tech > Kyrgyzstan’s hydro-powered ‘crypto’ mining: A low-cost solution Norway and France have implemented tight laws on the mining community these past few weeks. In their eye, it simply isn’t efficient. But in a race where...

FMC Corporation Expands Novel Fluindapyr Fungicide Technology To EMEA Region
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Tremisia® fungicide receives registration in Ukraine, bringing growers a new tool to combat challenging crop diseases PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC ), a leading global agricultural...

Paraguay’s growing pork industry looks to expand in Asia
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...

Embraer delivers four A-29 Super Tucano to the Paraguay
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, today delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción,...

Paraguay takes steps towards airport security improvement
Friday, June 27th 2025 - 10:29 UTC The agreement is expected to bring on an improved prevention and control of threats Paraguay has implemented the API/PNR (Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record) system to enhance airport immigration...

Juan José Núñez: Resurrecting Paraguayan Music Scores In Historic Project
Juan José Núñez wrote a book unlike any other: 48 Partituras de Música Paraguaya, the first Paraguayan sheet music book to meet international publishing standards, ready for libraries, music shops, and stages worldwide. By doing so, the Paraguayan...