Uruguayan-born, naturalized Paraguayan actor Héctor Silva, 68, recalls a life marked by dictatorship, exile, and a love for theater. From Montevideo's carnivals to Asunción's stages, he recounts how art saved him and keeps him active, now seeking support for an international festival.
Plaza Uruguaya
Plaza en Asunción, Paraguay, donde Héctor Silva pasó su primera noche en el país.
The building of the former Hotel Embajador, which was the home of Paraguay's only female procer, Juana María de Lara, is undergoing restoration to become a boutique hotel. The private initiative also plans to recover the former Librería Castelar, signaling a revitalization movement in the capital's center.