Asunción is preparing for a week of celebrations marking the 215th anniversary of National Independence. Authorities have highlighted a coordinated programme that brings together activities across heritage sites, cultural centres, streets, theatres, museums, and public squares. A city-wide programme The programme includes concerts, fairs, cinema screenings, talks, masterclasses, theatre, literature,...
Rubio the cat has officially blown up online. Every day, this smooth-talking stray in Asunción plants himself right at the entrance of a 24-hour supermarket at Avenida España and Washington in Asunción. The cat greets shoppers with calm confidence, then walks them straight to the cat food aisle. Rubio has...