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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.
Los Angeles is racing to transform SoFi Stadium into a world-class soccer venue just 30 days before the U.S. opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. Fresh grass is arriving from Washington state after crews spent a month prepping the field for eight historic matches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four countries have achieved near-total renewable electricity, proving the world can move beyond fossil fuels while strengthening energy security. These nations are showing that clean power isn't just good for the planet—it's cheaper, more stable, and shields citizens from global energy shocks. #
Norway, Paraguay, Nepal, and Ethiopia now generate nearly all their electricity from renewable sources, proving clean energy strengthens both independence and resilience. As global conflicts disrupt oil supplies, these countries show a path forward that's cleaner, cheaper, and safer.
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.
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.
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.
A Paraguayan artist who earned Lionel Messi's admiration is transforming soccer balls into World Cup art across Miami's Wynwood district. Lili Cantero's hand-painted balls celebrate historic championships and prove art can unite people across all boundaries.
A Paraguayan artist is transforming soccer balls into stunning tributes to World Cup history, with her work admired by legends like Messi and Maradona. Her latest project brings 10 hand-painted balls to Miami's art district, proving sports and creativity can unite people across all backgrounds.
A Paraguay-born artist is transforming soccer balls into hand-painted tributes to World Cup history across Miami's Wynwood district. Each piece celebrates how art and soccer bring people together across cultures.
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.
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.
Clean energy companies just locked in over $1 billion in funding to build hydrogen production facilities from Paraguay to Finland. The global push could revolutionize how we make fertilizer, power vehicles, and store renewable energy.
Moroccan football fans bought more than 54,000 tickets in just hours for two World Cup preparation matches, showing the Atlas Lions still have massive support after their historic 2022 run. The team faces Ecuador and Paraguay in March friendlies as they gear up to take on Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the 2026 tournament.
A small Paraguayan soccer team nobody expected to win just defeated one of South America's most famous clubs in their first-ever Copa Libertadores match. 2 de Mayo's 1-0 victory over Alianza Lima proved that underdogs can still shock the world.
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.