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President Santiago Peña, accompanied by high-ranking officials, presided over the national Independence Day ceremonies on Thursday, May 14, 2026, marking 215 years since Paraguay's independence, as reported by Unicanal.
independencesantiago-penamay-14215-yearsParaguay's streets are filled with flags, music, and celebrations as the country commemorates its 215th independence anniversary, with patriotic fervor reported across multiple regions.
independence215-yearscelebrationsAmir Ohana, president of Israel's Knesset, sent a letter to Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies president Raúl Latorre congratulating Paraguay on its independence and emphasizing the strong friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Latorre publicly thanked Ohana and reaffirmed the shared values and diplomatic closeness.
israelindependenceknessetamir-ohanaraul-latorreCities including Caacupé, Pilar, Villarrica, and towns in Misiones and the Chaco region held civic-military parades on May 14-15, 2026, marking the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence. Students, teachers, police, and military personnel participated, with local officials emphasizing patriotism and community commitment.
independenceTwo students from Colegio San José in Ciudad del Este engaged in a physical altercation during a parade commemorating Paraguay's 215th Independence Day. The school issued a statement acknowledging the incident and noting that one student has a neurodevelopmental condition.
independenceschool-fightciudad-del-esteeducationneurodevelopmentDuring the Te Deum for Paraguay’s 215th independence anniversary, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez delivered a homily critical of the government, prompting reactions from political figures. ABC Color reports that the cardinal defended press freedom and criticized authoritarian tendencies, while cartismo allies responded dismissively.
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