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The Latest Breaking News from Asuncion

Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany

Fans in Asuncion celebrate as Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup.

Euronews

EU and Mercosur sign major trade deal in Asuncion

EU and Mercosur officials signed a major trade agreement in Paraguay’s capital Asuncion, concluding negotiations that began more than 25 years ago.

Euronews

How to watch Paraguay vs Uruguay: Live stream details for crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier in Asuncion

Watch from anywhere in the world as Paraguay and Uruguay look to take a huge step towards qualification for next year's World Cup

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Brazil slump to fourth defeat in five FIFA World Cup qualifiers after loss to Paraguay

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign faced another challenge as they lost 1-0 to Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. This marks their fourth loss in five matches. Diego Gomez's first-half goal resulted in the defeat, placing Brazil fifth in the South American standings with 10 points.

The Times of India

Protests in Paraguay as losing candidates call for recount

(This May 1 story has been refiled to say 'call' in the headline)

Reuters

Paraguay's President-elect Santiago Pena: puppet or pragmatist?

Paraguay's President-elect Santiago Pena, a clean-cut former central bank director, will need all his wits and cool to steer the South American nation through economic headwinds hurting voters and rising pressure from farmers to cut ties with Taiwan.

Reuters

Paraguay's conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears

Paraguayan conservative economist Santiago Pena, 44, won the country's presidential election on Sunday, tightening the ruling Colorado Party's political grip in the country and defusing fears about the end of diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Reuters

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Paraguay election build-up dominated by corruption and Taiwan

In the heart of Paraguay's capital Asuncion, a tropical city close to the Argentine border, voters are gearing up for election day on Sunday, with the economy, corruption and Taiwan on their minds.

Reuters

Taiwan or China? Paraguay's dilemma puts election race in the spotlight

From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials - and farmers - are closely watching a tight election race that could determine Paraguay's future ties with Taiwan.

Reuters

In Paraguay, calls for change test Colorado Party's political machine

Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party - a conservative political machine that has dominated government in Asuncion for some eight decades - could be facing a major challenge at the ballot box next month.

Reuters

S. Jaishankar to inaugurate Indian embassy premises in Paraguay

The External Affairs Minister to embark on three-nation tour covering Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

The Hindu

U.S. accuses ex-president of Paraguay of graft and obstruction

The United States has accused former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes of "significant corruption" and of obstructing a cross-border criminal investigation.

Reuters

Miley Cyrus tells fans she's safe after her plane was hit by lightning

The second day of the Asuncionico festival in Paraguay that she was due to play in was cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions

Wales Online

How to watch Paraguay vs. Uruguay, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Paraguay will welcome Uruguay in World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifying action on Thursday from the Estadio General Pablo Rojas in Asuncion.

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