Stories about Paraguay
The case for the mate emoji and why it's important for South America
This South American drink beloved by millions is very close to making its way into the emoji lexicon.
Asunción, Paraguay: A city in transformation that is excluding its residents
"They do not want us here. They want an alternative Asunción, one where those in need are not in sight."
Generations of Peasants Have Occupied Land in Paraguay's Neglected Countryside to Survive
Mariano Castro fought to create a home for his family the traditional way, by occupying land and forming settlements. For his sons, it went terribly wrong.
A Mother's Battle Against Agrochemicals, Church and State in Paraguay
Petrona Villasboa's battle against Monsanto after one of her sons was poisoned to death sets a historical precedent.
Jailed Paraguayan Activists Call Themselves Political Prisoners but the Government Disagrees
"Liberty, for me, is that all men and women have the possibility of working and living with dignity..."
An Indigenous Community in Paraguay Faces One of the Biggest Hydroelectric Dams in the World
'For the Ava Guarani, it's impossible to comply with an agreement that is already broken.'
In Paraguay, a Community Fights for the Right to Grow Food
The community of Primero de Marzo can't sell their produce in a country where 700,000 people go hungry every day.
Report Reveals a Company Linked to Paraguayan Minister Drives Deforestation in the Chaco Region
Investigators of the organization Earthsight revealed that the largest exporter of Paraguayan charcoal, a company associated with Paraguay's public works minister, deforests about 10 football fields of land per day.
A Conversation with Paraguayan Artist Enrique Collar and His Search for Identity
"Art is uncomfortable, you can never feel comfortable," says Paraguayan artist Enrique Collar who is now living in The Netherlands.
In Paraguay, Your Health Data and Credit Records Can Be Used Against You
The uncontrolled use of personal data means your financial past and health information can be used against you when applying for jobs, enrolling in schools and much more...
Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Power Threaten the Careers of Many Medical Students in Paraguay
Sexual harassment is a domination strategy that many medical students have had to contend with in one of the most important universities in Paraguay.
In Paraguay, Poverty Creates a Cycle of Women Caring for Other Women's Children
Thousands of Paraguayan women are forced to move to Argentina and Spain as caregivers while leaving their own families behind to be cared for by other women.
