The lack of a coast boosts development of national waterways
The Paraguay-born artist’s work will be shown in depth at a major fair for the first time
On a journey taking in 18th-century missions, remote cattle ranches and wildlife-rich wilderness, Nick Middleton finds a beguiling destination ripe for rediscovery
New report reveals that fewer than 100 countries have a plan in place to stop overuse of antibiotics
Mario Abdo Benitez’s father was key aide to former dictator Alfredo Stroessner
Mario Abdo Benítez wins narrow victory
Narrow victory mirrors recent rightwing triumphs in Chile, Peru and Argentina
Country hopes remarkable economic record can be sustained after presidential poll
Brussels sees a chance to clinch agreement with Mercosur despite beef dispute
Questions arise on how the power station’s output is shared
Ministers trigger ‘democratic clause’ to send message after latest election
Horacio Cartes defuses tensions by announcing he will not seek re-election
Paraguay’s Ciudad del Este changes its image as Brazilian companies set up shop
Recent events have put populism and authoritarianism in the region back into focus
Protesters torch congress after secret vote to allow president to run for re-election
Demonstrations flare up after secret vote to allow president to run for re-election
Global temperatures to rise by symbolic 1C this year, says World Meteorological Organisation
His victory shows change is possible through the ballot box, writes Daniel Lansberg-Rodriguez
Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay will welcome the head of the world’s Catholics
Hopes raised of full implementation of proposal to exchange formal offers on tariffs by year end
Popularity of La Salada is ironic bookmark to rule by Fernández who came to power after default
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