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New Mercosur-EU trade talks are scheduled for September 15
New Mercosur-EU trade talks are scheduled for September 15, announced Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. This meeting follows new EU terms. EU negotiators will visit Brazil for these talks. Representatives from Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will also attend. They aim to discuss a Brazilian counter-proposal. Vieira spoke on the "Canal ...
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Brazil’s President Lula emphasizes strategic partnership with Paraguay during visit
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil traveled to Asunción, Paraguay, to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president, Santiago Peña, set for the next day. Lula described Peña as a promising young leader, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Brazil-Paraguay relations. Previously, Peña had met with Lula in ...
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Will Peña’s Paraguay obstruct Mercosur as it resists treaties with the EU and mainland China?
On Tuesday, economist Santiago Peña is set to be inaugurated as Paraguay’s 51st president. He is committed to preserving Paraguay’s distinct diplomatic ties with Taiwan in South America. Soon, he’ll address trade talks with Brazil, focusing on the treaty governing the Itaipú hydroelectric dam’s joint operation. Peña, a former finance ...
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Novo PAC deve triplicar investimentos em infraestrutura
O governo federal vai lançar na próxima sexta-feira (11) a terceira edição do Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento (PAC). Com o desafio de focar em obras de infraestrutura que promovam ...
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Paraguayan government summons Argentine ambassador over dispute over river tolls
The Paraguayan government has summoned the Argentine ambassador, José Domingo Peppo, in response to a neighboring country’s decision to impose tolls on the Paraguay-Paraná waterway, resulting in the retention of vessels, as stated in an official communication from the Foreign Ministry. According to the statement, the Argentine ambassador has pledged ...
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Tigo Sports celebra su primer aniversario impulsando el deporte
Deportes Contenido Premium: 0Elevando la calidad de las transmisiones deportivas e impulsando el fútbol nacional y ...
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Bolivia and Paraguay develop trade and industrial partnership
An agreement has been reached between the Bolivian-Paraguayan Binational Chamber and the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce to advance industrial and commercial growth. This collaboration was formalized during the 5th Trade Mission to Paraguay and involved over 25 corporations from both nations. The agreement’s primary purpose is to encourage ...
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Paraguay business roundtable seeks US$700 million in business intentions
The XXV edition of the International Business Roundtable Expo is currently underway in Paraguay, with the participation of businessmen from approximately 30 countries. The event, organized jointly by the Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP) and the Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP), adopts a hybrid format with in-person and virtual meetings. The ...
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Paraguay intenta atraer unos $700 millones en nuevas inversiones
mpresarios de unos 30 países participan desde este lunes en la XXV edición de la Expo Rueda Internacional de Negocios en Paraguay, que busca superar los 700 millones de dólares en intenciones de negocios.
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Abdo Benítez assures that Paraguay will be the fastest growing economy in the region
Mario Abdo Benítez, Paraguay’s outgoing President, announced that the nation’s economy is expected to be the fastest-growing in the region in 2023. According to forecasts by the Central Bank of Paraguay, the economy will expand by 4.5%. The statement was made at a ceremony marking the inauguration of a new ...
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Bolivia is nearing full membership in the South American trade bloc, Mercosur
Bolivia is nearing full membership in the South American trade bloc, Mercosur, following a recent summit in Argentina. Bolivian President Luis Arce believes this inclusion will benefit his nation and existing Mercosur members – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The proposal includes collaborative industrialization, capitalizing on the substantial lithium reserves ...
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Thriving fuel smuggling between Argentina and Paraguay affects local economy
Millions of liters of gasoline are being smuggled clandestinely from Argentina into Paraguay every month, leading to significant economic losses for the fuel distribution sector in Paraguay. The Association of Service Station Owners and Operators of Paraguay (Apesa) has raised concerns about the growing practice of fuel smuggling, which takes ...
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Brazil to lead efforts to “de-dollarize” trade among Mercosur countries
As the largest economy in Latin America, the Brazilian government announced on Monday its commitment to spearheading efforts to promote local currencies and reduce reliance on the US dollar in trade among Mercosur countries. The initiative will be undertaken during Brazil's six-month presidency of Mercosur, which begins on Tuesday. Mercosur ...
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Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú amid EU environmental demands and growing Uruguayan discontent
Leaders of the Mercosur countries are gathering in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, for a summit without a comprehensive plan to address the European Union's (EU) environmental requirements in the ongoing free trade agreement negotiations. Uruguay, dissatisfied with Mercosur, is expressing its growing discontent. The meeting will bring together the presidents of ...
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Igualdad ante la ley, libertad económica y progreso
La igualdad ante la ley o igualdad de derechos es un pilar fundamental de toda sociedad exitosa, es decir, toda sociedad que haya logrado perseverar una paz social y un desarrollo socioeconómico por un periodo largo de tiempo.
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Paraguay’s President-elect appoints future Defense Minister
The President-elect of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has announced that retired General Óscar González will serve as the country’s next Defense Minister. Peña has also designated Enrique Riera as Interior Minister, Juan Carlos Baruja as Housing Minister, Ángel Barchinni as Justice Minister, and Rubén Ramírez Lezcano as Foreign Affairs Minister. In ...
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Paraguay ready for unconditional diplomatic ties with China, retains relations with Taiwan
In an interview with Sputnik, Paraguay’s incoming Foreign Minister, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, expressed readiness to foster diplomatic ties with China without any preconditions while maintaining the country’s existing relationship with Taiwan. Ramírez Lezcano, who previously served as the foreign minister from 2006 to 2008, said that the next government would ...
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Unveiling the foreign policy agenda of Paraguay’s President-elect
In a recent interview with Sputnik, Julieta Heduvan, a foreign policy analyst, shares her insights about the new international agenda of Paraguay's President-elect Santiago Peña, who is seeking to secure a seat in regional discussions and negotiations. Paraguay's recently elected president, Santiago Peña, has started outlining his foreign policy directives. ...
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Palestra no Rio ensina a estabelecer relação saudável com dinheiro
Criar hábito de poupar, reduzir endividamento e estabelecer uma relação mais saudável com o dinheiro. Esses foram os objetivos de dezenas de pessoas reunidas no Largo da Carioca, no centro ...
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Paraguay showed a deficit of 1.4% of GDP as of April
As published by the La Nación portal, Paraguay’s central administration showed a deficit of 1.4% of GDP as of April. The Ministry of Finance made its monthly presentation of the Financial Situation Report (Situfin), which in the first four months of the year showed a deficit of 1.4% of the ...
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Elecciones en Paraguay: el país que logró separar la economía de los vaivenes políticos, pero que aún tiene amplias deudas sociales