Paraguay Creates First Historical Corpus of 18th-Century Spanish
Paraguay is creating the first historical corpus of 18th-century Spanish, digitizing one hundred documents from the period for linguistic study and heritage preservation.
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Paraguayan antique car club promotes regularity rally on the Jesuit Route
The Paraguayan Antique Vehicle Club is holding the fourth stage of its national championship in September, a regularity rally on the Jesuit Route that will bring together around 50 antique, classic, and sports cars.
The Paraguayan harp: how a colonial instrument became a national sound
Lighter and more rhythmically percussive than a concert pedal harp, the Paraguayan arpa evolved through local makers and virtuosos into the leading voice of polca and folk ensembles.
Why Paraguay’s flag has two different sides
The tricolour carries the national coat of arms on its front and the Treasury seal on its reverse. The unusual design comes from the sovereign symbols adopted by the 1842 congress.
Paraguay’s lost railway: from national project to empty stations
The railway opened in 1861, grew into an Asunción–Encarnación spine and helped create towns. War, foreign ownership, underinvestment and road competition left most of the network silent.
Chamber Approves National Vorí Vorí Day and Considers Heritage Status for Virgin of Caacupé Festival
The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies approved a bill declaring April 14 as National Vorí Vorí Day and analyzed a proposal to declare the Virgin of Caacupé festival as intangible cultural heritage.
Tourism Minister and Itapúa Governor launch guide for WRC Ueno Rally del Paraguay 2026 and project 400,000 visitors
The Tourism Minister and the Governor of Itapúa launched a tourist guide for the WRC Ueno Rally del Paraguay 2026, whose organizers project the attraction of 400,000 visitors with new attractions at the event.
Tajy, sacred Guaraní tree, blooms and dictates traditions in Paraguay
The tajy, sacred Guaraní tree known as lapacho, blooms coloring Paraguay and its flowering dictates cultural traditions, agricultural calendars, and has medicinal and historical material uses.
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies Approves Tax Exemption for International Sporting Events
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill modifying the 2026 budget to grant tax exemptions for imports related to Events of International Sporting Relevance, sending the proposal to the Executive Branch for approval.
Paraguay consumes carrulim against bad luck in August, but doctors warn of risks
Paraguayans consume the traditional carrulim drink on the first day of August to ward off bad luck, while doctors warn of health risks such as toxicity and risk of miscarriage.
Asunción Municipality Approves Plans for Olimpia's New Stadium for 2029
Asunción Municipality approved updated plans for Club Olimpia's new stadium, a roughly US$ 80 million project designed for about 46,000 spectators and scheduled to open in 2029.
Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas receives José Tomás Award at festival in Spain
Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas has received the 2026 Honorary Guitarist José Tomás Award, the highest distinction of the Petrer International Guitar Festival in Spain.
Ingrid Palace, a Historic Jewel of Asunción, Restored to Become an Event Center
The Palacio Ingrid, a historic jewel of Asunción, has been fully restored after a lengthy administrative process and will be transformed into an events center.
Duerksen scores points with seventh place in F2 Sprint in Hungary
Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen finished seventh and scored two points in the Formula 2 sprint race in Hungary, where he also qualified fourth for the main race.
Casco Abierto opens eight historic mansions for guided tours in Areguá
This Sunday, July 26, Casco Abierto will offer a guided tour of eight historic mansions in Areguá led by architect Laurie Alice Vera Jiménez. Registration is available by calling 0971 116 250, with participation limited to 25 people.
Paraguayan Minister describes Cartes' trip to the US as an act of justice
Paraguayan Minister describes Cartes' trip to the US to attend the 2026 World Cup final and meet with officials as an act of justice after sanctions were lifted.
Peña administration directs funds from binational entities to allied media during World Cup
The government of Santiago Peña used funds from Itaipú and Yacyretá to finance an advertising campaign in allied media outlets during the World Cup, according to a complaint by Senator Yolanda Paredes.
Esgaib proposal on national symbols challenged by 1842 record
Deputy Yamil Esgaib wants Paraguay to adopt versions of national symbols associated with the Stroessner era. The 1842 record sent by the National Secretariat of Culture does not mention the red border cited by the proposal backers.
Asunción Port to Resume Operations in November Following Private Revitalization
The Port of Asunción, inactive since 2012, will resume operations in November following a private revitalization that includes repairs to the dock and the conversion of warehouses into service, dining, and event centers.
Hotels in Itapúa are already at 70% occupancy for the World Rally Championship
The hotel network in Itapúa, Paraguay, already has 70% of its 6,000-bed capacity reserved for the 2026 World Rally Championship, which takes place in August and is expected to attract 400,000 spectators.
Atyrá’s historical and cultural attractions and reported reputation for cleanliness
The Paraguayan city of Atyrá, in the Cordillera department, has historical and religious attractions, including the Church of San Francisco de Asís, and a reputation for cleanliness described by ABC Color.
Asu Coffee Fest brings coffee culture together in Asunción with over one hundred activities
The ninth edition of the Asu Coffee Fest will take place on July 25 and 26 at the Centro de Convenciones Universitaria (the former Hotel Casino Itá Enramada) in Asunción, offering over one hundred activities such as tastings, workshops, and competitions to celebrate coffee culture.
Olimpia reports player sales in mid-year transfer window
After winning the 2026 Apertura and reaching the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, Olimpia transferred players including Hugo Lorenzo Quintana, Facundo Insfrán, and Adrián Alcaraz.
Paraguarí attracts visitors with history, adventure, and culture during the winter holidays
The city of Paraguarí, Paraguay, is promoting domestic tourism for the winter holidays with historical museums, the Cerro Hũ Ecological Park, adventure activities, and cultural events.