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The Senate is reviewing an agreement that could allow Paraguayans and Qataris to enter, transit through and stay in each other’s territory for up to 90 days without visas or fees, subject to approval by both houses of Congress, as the government expands its economic and trade agenda with the business sector.
qatarruben-ramirez-lezcanoMercosur has not yet reached a consensus on the allocation of export quotas provided for in the agreement with the European Union, with Paraguay advocating for an equitable distribution of 25% for each bloc member.
union-europeamercosurruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguay and the US signed a nuclear agreement to explore uranium, but experts and a senator warn the country lacks the institutional foundations for a safe program and question its need given the mostly renewable energy grid.
pedro-allianajose-oviedoruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguay and the United States signed a civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement in Washington, with the leaders of both countries also addressing regional issues such as Venezuela and Nicaragua.
marco-rubioruben-ramirez-lezcanosantiago-penaParaguay's vice president travels to Washington for high-level meeting to strengthen ties with the US amid diplomatic tension with Brazil over Lula's statements regarding the War of the Triple Alliance.
pedro-allianaluiz-inacio-lula-da-silvaruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguay delivered a protest note to Brazil over President Lula's statements about the War of the Triple Alliance, reiterating the request for return of war trophies, while the Brazilian ambassador stated the remarks were taken out of context.
luiz-inacio-lula-da-silvaruben-ramirez-lezcanopedro-allianaAt least five Paraguayans recruited with promises of high salaries are missing in the war between Russia and Ukraine, with the government denouncing the enlistment as a new form of human trafficking.
ruben-ramirez-lezcanoguillermo-osorioThe presidents of Paraguay and Ecuador signed seven bilateral agreements in Quito, covering security, defense, cybersecurity, and human mobility, with a focus on combating transnational organized crime.
santiago-penadaniel-noboaroberto-kuryruben-ramirez-lezcanoleticia-ocamposAfter the first reactions to Lula’s remarks, Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies preliminarily approved a joint declaration calling for a formal request to return the Cristiano artillery piece, archives and other war relics. The final text is still pending.
luiz-inacio-lula-da-silvaruben-ramirez-lezcanofederico-gonzalezParaguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and U.S. Special Envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun reinforced bilateral cooperation against antisemitism during a meeting in Washington, agreeing to strengthen actions and explore joint academic initiatives.
ruben-ramirez-lezcanorabbi-yehuda-kaplounParaguay conditions trade agreement negotiations with China on maintaining its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, highlighting progress in Mercosur's talks with Japan and Bolivia's integration into the bloc.
mercosurchinataiwanruben-ramirez-lezcanoThe foreign ministers of Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia signed the formal reactivation of the Urupabol integration mechanism in Asunción, which aims to strengthen political coordination and cooperation in areas such as infrastructure and trade.
mercosururupabolruben-ramirez-lezcanojavier-mileiboliviaThe EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been provisionally in force since May 1, pending final approval by the European Parliament, which depends on a review by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the pact's compatibility with the European bloc's treaties.
mercosurruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguay formally joined the Santiago Regional Commitment against Transnational Organized Crime in June 2026, during the 56th General Assembly of the OAS in Panama City, expanding the agreement initially signed by Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
boliviaruben-ramirez-lezcanochileecuadorperuChilean diplomat Hernán Brantes Glavic presented his credentials to Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano as the new ambassador of Chile to Paraguay, with the official ceremony before President Santiago Peña expected to take place at the Palacio de López.
chilehernan-brantes-glavicsantiago-penaruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguay and Argentina are making progress in defining the terms for the concession of dredging, signaling, and technological modernization works on the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, with exclusive participation of Paraguayan companies in the consortia. The goal is to ensure 24-hour navigation, increase the operational draft of the Paraná River, and reduce logistical costs.
carlos-nunez-salinasmartin-augusto-gonzalez-guggiariruben-ramirez-lezcanoParaguayan production sector representatives warned Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano about the risks posed by the European Union's proposed ILUC regulation, which classifies soybean oil as an unsustainable biofuel and threatens national exports by disregarding local realities.
ruben-ramirez-lezcanounion-de-gremios-de-la-produccioncamara-paraguaya-de-exportadores-y-comercializadores-de-cereales-y-oleaginosasfederacion-de-cooperativas-de-produccionForeign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano met with US Deputy Trade Representative Jeffrey Goettman to negotiate a specific access quota for Paraguayan beef. The meeting also reviewed the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
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