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¡Felicidades! Paraguay on Your 201th Year of Independence
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Today, all of Paraguay is celebrating and rejoicing its 201-year old independence from Spain. The Spanish arrived in the 1500’s and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, converted natives to Christianity and enslaved native Indian populations. continue reading »
Vice President of Paraguay Assures Country ‘Gifting’ Energy to Argentina
January 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Federico Franco, Vice President of Paraguay, maintains that the expansion of Yacyretá, a binational dam and hydroelectric power plant, will depend on the annulment of debt with Buenos Aires as well as business with Uruguay. continue reading »
Food Emergency Declared in Paraguay Due to Prolonged Drought
January 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
At least 313 indigenous communities are mostly affected by lack of food caused by the drought which has affected Paraguay since the end of November, for this reason President Fernando Lugo signed a decree yesterday which declares food emergency for 90 days. continue reading »
Paraguay to Spends Millions to Improve Agricultural Productivity
December 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $25 million loan for a program to improve agricultural productivity in Paraguay by increasing security of property ownership. continue reading »
Paraguay to Hand Over Indigenous Land
December 10, 2011 | by Survival International | Notitas de Noticias
The Paraguayan government has this week signed an agreement with Enxet Indians to hand back 1,000 hectares of their ancestral land. The decision comes after a long legal battle between the indigenous people continue reading »
Paraguay Urged to Pass Laws Protecting Rights of Women and Indians
October 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
New laws are urgently needed in Paraguay to protect the rights of minorities, in particular women and indigenous people, a top United Nations human rights official has said, calling on the Government to scale up its efforts to stop discrimination and injustice towards these groups. continue reading »
¡Felicidades! Paraguay on Your 200th Year of Independence
May 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Today, all of Paraguay is celebrating and rejoicing its 200-year old independence from Spain. The Spanish arrived in the 1500’s and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, convert natives to Christianity and enslaved native populations. continue reading »
UN Praises Tolerance in Paraguay, Noting Much Inequality Remains
April 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The United Nations independent expert on religious freedom commended Paraguay for the openness and tolerance of both the Government and society, but pointed out there is “much room” for improvement in tackling the issue of inequality. continue reading »
