Paraguay

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties


Paraguay to reopen its embassy in Jerusalem, Israel says

Paraguay had previously moved its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, only to later move it back. Now, under its new president, Asuncion is set to relocate its Israel embassy again.

 Paraguay's President Santiago Pena is seen alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Paraguay.

New South American frog species found, named for local indigenous people

The Guaraní people inhabit the same region and in the past lived in the same wild regions as the frog,

 A frog sitting on a leaf

Paraguayan Congressional Israel Allies Caucus to relaunch

The caucus's relaunch comes strategically timed ahead of the inauguration of incoming President Santiago Peña.

 President-elect of Paraguay Santiago Pena attends a press conference in Brazil on July 28, 2023.

Hungary to be first EU state with embassy in Jerusalem, Cohen says

Paraguay agrees to move embassy back to capital • Hungarian foreign minister agrees to petition against Palestinian 'pay-for-slay'

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen seen during his trip to Hungary on May 31, 2023

Israel needs to place Paraguay on its foreign policy radar - opinion

Israel needs to consider which of its relationships could prove counterproductive. Ties with Paraguay deserve increased scrutiny.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Ukraine war should remind Israel of challenge of advancing relations with Paraguay

Where does Paraguay come into the picture for the Jewish state today? Even after the embassy controversy, Jerusalem and Asuncion have attempted to forge a stronger relationship.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Nazi memorabilia at Paraguay art fair prompts call for new law

The fair’s organizer removed the Nazi objects from display on Wednesday but added that showing the items did not break any laws.

A stamp featuring a Nazi "Imperial Eagle" clutching a swastika - the "Reichsadler", found on the siddur's title page

Half of a Paraguay lagoon turns purple as the other stays blue

A new highway bridge divided the lagoon in half. "Three months ago, thousands of fish began to die. The smell was unbearable."

Sea pollution 370

From Gaza to Paraguay? The Israeli government's 1969 transfer plans

The plan was approved in the same year as the Mossad stopped hunting Nazis, including in Paraguay, where notorious doctor Josef Mengele and many other Nazis were living at the time.

Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda

Ronaldinho detained in Paraguay for carrying fake passports

The soccer star and his brother claim they were deceived by a businessman accompanying them into filing the false documentation.

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho and former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva