Stories about Paraguay from September, 2008
Paraguay: The Mennonite Community
Muna Annahas writes about the long history of the Mennonite community in Paraguay.
Paraguay: Trans-Chaco Rally Postponed
Every year, drivers from across the globe descend on Paraguay's Chaco Region to participate in the Trans-Chaco Rally, which has been running since 1971. This year, the region of the Grand Chaco has been especially hit hard by drought. A State of Emergency had been declared for the area. As a result, the government announced that it would be postponing the race citing the need to allow for aid workers to provide assistance to the region's 18,000 families.
Paraguay: High Expectations on Lugo
With the beginning of Fernando Lugo's presidency, Muna Annahas writes that there may be too much expectations on the new government, even though that he is enjoying more than 90% approval rating.
Paraguay: Documentary Film About Filigree Jewelry Making
Muna Annahas writes about the documentary film that she produced about the art of filigree jewelry making, which is popular in her native Paraguay.