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Tag: Santiago Peña

  • Friday, June 13th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

    Peña highlights Paraguay's values and traditions

    “Paraguay's history reveals an unwavering defense of the great values of freedom, family, tradition, and God,” Peña noted

    President Santiago Peña insisted on the opening day of the IV Madrid Forum at the Banco Central del Paraguay's (BCP) headquarters in Asunción that his country was committed to defending its values, traditions, and sovereignty against globalism, which he described as an ideology imposing a uniform worldview disconnected from history and culture.

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  • Tuesday, June 10th 2025 - 10:29 UTC

    Paraguayan President's X account hacked

    Asunción instructed Peña's followers to disregard any posting about bitcoin becoming legal tender

    The Paraguayan government Monday reported some unauthorized activity on President Santiago Peña's official X account, suggesting a possible hack. The account posted a false claim about Peña announcing legislation to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, which was quickly debunked by other official channels.

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  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 09:56 UTC

    Peña and Modi discuss bilateral ties between India and Paraguay

    “It is an honor to represent Paraguay on this official visit,” Peña said

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations. The South American leader highlighted his country's clean energy, fertile land, abundant water, and a hardworking population, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in technology, agriculture, health, education, defense, and science.

  • Saturday, May 24th 2025 - 09:44 UTC

    Paraguay and Singapore sign key carbon credit agreement

    Peña is due back in Asunción on May 27

    Paraguay and Singapore signed a historic Implementation Agreement for carbon credit cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, it was announced Friday. Signing the documents were Paraguay's Environment Minister Rolando de Barros Barreto and Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability, Grace Fu, during President Santiago Peña’s visit to the Asian country.

  • Thursday, May 22nd 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    Paraguay strengthens ties with Japan through Peña's visit

    Peña met Wednesday with PM Shigeru

    Japan has elevated Paraguay to a “strategic partner” status during President Santiago Peña's visit, marking a century of diplomatic relations. This strengthens ties through trust, cooperation, and mutual development. Japan approved a US$ 240 million credit for transformative infrastructure projects in the South American country, plus visa-free entry for short-term Paraguayan travelers and a political consultation agreement to deepen cooperation.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 07:56 UTC

    Leon XIV formally starts his papacy with mass at St Peter's Square

    The new Pope holds dual US-Peruvian citizenship

    Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated Sunday in a mass attended by some 100,000 people in St. Peter's Square. The 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost, formerly a cardinal and missionary in Peru, received the fisherman’s ring and pallium, symbolizing his role as a “fisher of men.” Prevost holds dual US and Peruvian citizenship. These countries were represented by Vice President JD Vance and President Dina Boluarte, respectively. Among the 150 countries sending dignitaries were Brazil and Paraguay.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

    Peña highlights Paraguay's booming present at FIFA Congress

    “Paraguay is experiencing an unusual economic, social, and cultural boom,” Peña stressed

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's economic, social, and cultural growth, which -he claimed- was the fastest in the region over the past 35 years. He made those remarks Thursday during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción.

  • Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 17:41 UTC

    World leaders pay tribute to José Mujica, remembering his legacy of humility

    Photo: Sebastián Astorga

    World leaders from across Latin America and beyond have paid tribute to former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at the age of 89, remembering him as a global symbol of humility, social justice, and unwavering principles.

  • Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    Peña highlights Paraguay's stability at economic forum in Los Angeles

    Peña is rounding up his month-long US tour on Tuesday

    During his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Forum in Los Angeles, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's stability, openness, and commitment to inclusive development. The major global economic event acknowledged Paraguay’s dedication to democracy, peace, and combating terrorism.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 09:41 UTC

    Paraguayan President to attend new Pope's enthronement

    Currently in the United States, Peña is due back in Asunción on May 5 before going to the Vatican

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, who prioritized other international engagements over Pope Francis' funeral, will be attending the enthronement of the Argentine pontiff's successor, Senator Derlis Maidana confirmed Wednesday. Peña, currently on a US tour until May 5, 2025, took heavy flak for his absence at the memorial of the first-ever South American head of the Catholic Church.

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