The Asunción Times

ECONOMIC SHIFT 📈 ​Paraguay’s poverty rate has dropped to 16.0%, with 213,000 people emerging from poverty. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

CAPITAL CULTURE 🏛️ ​Asunción’s free Holy Week programme is here. From cycling tours to palace secrets, the city is a hub of tradition. ​Which building requires a booking? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

SMELLS LIKE HOME 🧀 ​It’s chipa apo day in Paraguay. As families reunite to shape traditional dough, one specific ingredient provides that unmistakable ancestral aroma. ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/lifestyle/expl…

WORLD CUP READY ⚽ ​Türkiye joins Paraguay, the USA, and Australia in Group D for the 2026 World Cup. ​How will the Albirroja handle this fresh tactical challenge? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/sport/internat…

HOLY WEEK SURGE 🚌 ​Asunción’s bus station expects 150,000 travellers this week. With schedules liberalised from Wednesday, how will this impact your ticket prices? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

CULTURAL ESCAPES 🏛️ ​Explore Paraguay’s heritage this Holy Week. Which national museums are open this Easter Sunday? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/lifestyle/expl…

GOLDEN GRAPPLING 🥇 ​Paraguayan Sergio Villasanti is the new Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Champion after an undefeated run in Florida. ​How did the final against Brazil unfold? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/sport/internat…

ISLAND JOURNEY 🐧 ​From a surprise WhatsApp to the Falklands, Bianca Nuñez represented Paraguay in a cinematic landscape of penguins. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/people/local-c…

URBAN WILDLIFE 🦊 ​A rare aguará guasú has been successfully rescued and released after a sighting in Asunción. ​Where was it relocated? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

GLOBAL CAREERS 🎓 ​Paraguayan professionals can now access 130 BECAL scholarships for virtual specialisations at top global universities. ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/education/scho…

FINANCIAL FREEDOM 💳 ​The Central Bank of Paraguay has launched a digital platform for instant credit reports via MITIC’s Electronic Identity. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

ANCIENT SPIRITS 🎭 ​Aña Guasu represents ancestral souls returning for the Arete Guasu. These sacred masks bridge the gap between worlds, but why must they be destroyed? ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/culture/paragu…

COSTANERA MARKET 🥩 ​For the first time, 20,000 kilos of beef will be sold at accessible prices directly from 450 producers at the Costanera this Tuesday. ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

GREEN PROFITS 🌿 ​Paraguay is launching its carbon economy, aiming to become a regional hub for green credits and global investment. ​Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

VOICES OF OUR LAND 📚 ​The Semillas del Futuro programme has launched a trilingual book series in Spanish, Guaraní, and English. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

TAÑARANDY ILLUMINATED 🕯️ ​Every Holy Week, Misiones transforms into a luminous path of devotion along the Yvága Rapé. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/culture/cultur…

ROAD SAFETY 🚲 ​Asunción is gearing up for the 12th "Respect the Cyclist" ride this Sunday. Read More: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/paraguay-news/…

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE 🏁 ​Paraguay’s WRC Rally has won a prestigious UN and FIA Sustainability Award in Madrid. The distinction cements its status as a world leader in eco-conscious sports tourism. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/sport/internat…

HOLY WEEK IN PARAGUAY ⛪️ ​SENATUR’s nationwide programme is bringing Holy Week to life with chipa-making workshops, open-air cinemas, and historical tours across Ñeembucú and Cordillera. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/lifestyle/thin…

ALBIRROJA DREAM ⚽️ ​US-born content creator Fabio Meza is living the dream with the Paraguayan national team. From childhood fan to working with his heroes, his journey reflects a deep bond with his roots. Read more: #asuncion #paraguay #asunciontimes asunciontimes.com/people/local-c…