Latest news in Paraguay? September 20th, 2026

The primary news developing around Paraguay focuses on significant diplomatic and national developments:

• Diplomatic Thaw with Venezuela: Paraguayan President Santiago Peña completed a diplomatic visit to Caracas, meeting with Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez at Miraflores Palace. Both governments signed a joint cooperation framework outlining steps to progressively restore diplomatic and consular ties following prolonged tensions, covering bilateral trade, consular services, energy cooperation, and shared efforts against transnational organized crime. Disputed legacy issues, including Paraguay’s disputed oil debt to PDVSA, remain subject to ongoing international arbitration discussions. Peña is proceeding to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

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• Infrastructure & Heritage Restoration: Work commenced on the comprehensive restoration of the historic San Blas Cathedral in Ciudad del Este following a major fire earlier this year. Financed via an accord involving Itaipu Binacional, the project incorporates modernized structural and fire safety safeguards, targeting completion by February 2027.

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• Economic Indicators: National financial updates show a notable surge in industrial sector financing, alongside reports indicating that digital payment methods have reached over 80% of service transactions across the country.

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