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Paraguay is positioning itself to earn major revenue from the world's growing carbon markets by protecting its forests. The South American nation is turning conservation into economic opportunity as global demand for carbon credits skyrockets.
Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill made save after save to protect a lightning-fast opening goal, leading his team to victory despite playing outnumbered for over half the match. The underdog win kept Paraguay's World Cup dreams alive after a tough opening loss.
Once overlooked and landlocked, Paraguay is now attracting entrepreneurs and investors from across Latin America with low taxes, steady growth, and bold economic reforms. Residency applications surged 60% in 2025 as the country transforms into an unexpected business magnet.
Over the past two decades, Paraguay has slashed poverty from 50% to just 16%, lifting a third of its population out of hardship through focused investments in jobs, infrastructure, and business growth. The country's approach offers a replicable blueprint for sustained economic progress.
Paraguay is building Latin America's newest satellite technology center with a $24 million grant from Japan. The four-story facility will train young scientists and help the country tackle everything from natural disasters to smarter farming.
Paraguay is opening its doors to large-scale solar power for the first time, marking a major shift for a country that has relied almost entirely on hydroelectric dams. This historic tender could transform how the landlocked South American nation powers its future.
Paraguay just signed the Artemis Accords, joining 66 other nations committed to peaceful, cooperative space exploration. The growing coalition opens doors for countries worldwide to participate in humanity's return to the Moon and beyond.
One-third of Paraguay's population has escaped poverty in two decades, proving that focused economic strategy can transform millions of lives. The country's success comes from investing in jobs, infrastructure, and opportunity.
A groundbreaking fertilizer plant in Paraguay just secured full funding to produce low-carbon fertilizer using green hydrogen, marking the first industrial-scale project of its kind to reach this milestone. Construction starts soon with full production by 2029.
Father José Zanardini arrived in Paraguay in 1978 and spent nearly five decades listening to and learning from Indigenous communities, particularly the Ayoreo people of the Gran Chaco. His work as both priest and anthropologist helped create schools, document disappearing languages, and push the Catholic Church toward respecting Indigenous spirituality instead of erasing it.
The United States kicked off their home World Cup campaign with an electrifying 4-1 victory over Paraguay, delighting fans in the first tournament on American soil in over three decades. Folarin Balogun's two goals and Giovanni Reyna's stunning curler helped secure a dream start for the co-hosts.
Paraguay advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages, ending a 16-year absence from the tournament. The achievement sparked such joy that the president declared a national holiday to celebrate.
Ten-man Paraguay survived 24 shots and a relentless second-half attack to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Turkey. The South American underdogs defended for 45 minutes with one less player after Miguel Almirón's controversial red card.
Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout loss, pulling off one of soccer's greatest underdog victories. The South American team won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, proving that determination can topple even the mightiest opponents.
The World Bank just named Paraguay one of Latin America's fastest-improving economies for poverty reduction, with 300,000 people escaping poverty in the last two years alone. The secret wasn't handouts—it was jobs, infrastructure, and smart fiscal policy.
Underdog Paraguay knocked four-time champion Germany out of the 2026 World Cup in a nail-biting penalty shootout, delivering what may be the tournament's greatest knockout stage upset. The victory sends the 41st-ranked team into the round of 16 against soccer giants.
Paraguay scored the World Cup's fastest goal in 65 seconds and held on with 10 players to beat Turkey 1-0, a gutsy win that handed the United States first place in Group D. The victory showed heart can triumph over numbers when a team refuses to quit.
Travelers are ditching crowded hotspots for hidden gems like Paraguay, El Salvador, and Uzbekistan in 2026. Despite global tensions, adventurous tourists are discovering lesser-known destinations that offer better value and authentic experiences.
Over 70,000 fans packed SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to watch Team USA dominate Paraguay 4-1 in their home-soil World Cup opener. The victory sparked massive celebrations as Americans witnessed their team's dream start to the tournament.
More than 2 million Paraguayans escaped poverty over the past two decades, with 300,000 climbing out in just the last two years. A new World Bank report reveals the practical strategies that made it happen.
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