Paraguay experienced an enormous increase in foreign residency applications during the first three months of 2026. The National Directorate of Migration reported receiving 18,071 requests between January and March. This rising residency applications figure represents a remarkable 85% rise when...


Economy
The World Bank has singled out Paraguay as one of Latin America’s fastest-improving economies for poverty reduction, crediting a jobs-led model and sound fiscal management. The institution also noted that some interior regions still lag behind, and called on the country to extend the same approach to those communities. The...


Business

The Palmear Fair has become one of the most visible urban revitalisation initiatives in Asunción’s historic centre. Every Saturday in recent years, this weekly cultural and social gathering has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. Entrepreneurs, artists, residents, and first-time visitors stroll along Palma Street, enjoy homemade food, listen to...

Technology
In Paraguay, a country where services are often found through WhatsApp groups, personal contacts or word of mouth, Manito emerges as a platform designed to organise and amplify what already exists. Created by Paraguayan resident Stéphane Roche from France, the app seeks to connect users with services, products and opportunities...

Science

Health
April 2026 marked the official inauguration of the second Care Centre for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Paraguay’s Department of Caaguazú, located in the town of Juan Eulogio Estigarribia. The new Space for Early Stimulation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder contributes to a total of 20 services established across...

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The Asunción Times is starting The Asunción Times Cooking Classes! For this first edition on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at 19:00, a small group will gather at a stunning rooftop venue in Paraguay’s beautiul capital to cook together. For this first edition, we will be diving into the intense flavours...















































































