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China’s Roads in Latin America: Environmental, Social Cost Mount
Dialogo Americas
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August 20, 2025
China’s expanding presence in Latin America’s infrastructure sector often carries significant environmental and social consequences for local communities. Some Chinese companies have left a legacy of poorly designed roads, low-quality materials,...
Measles Cases Increase 34-Fold in the Americas
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently urged countries in the Americas to strengthen immunization activities as measles cases continue to rise in the region. As of August 8, 2025, a total of 10,139 confirmed...
4×400 relay bronze for Guyana at Junior Pan American Games
Guyana Chronicle
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August 20, 2025
GUYANA grabbed a second bronze medal at the 2nd annual Junior Pan American Games. The mixed 4×400 relay team added to swimmer Raekwon Noel bronze by adding one of their own on Monday in Paraguay. Guyana’s mixed relay team consisting of two females...
Victor Osimhen deal, Ederson signs, £156m outlay - Man United alternative transfer window
Manchester Evening News
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August 23, 2025
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Ambassador of Paraguay presents credentials at Foreign Ministry of Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Munkhtushig Lkhanaajavreceived Ambassador of Paraguay Miguel Ángel Ubaldino Romero Álvarez and received copies of his credentials on August 19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
Brazil Donates 20 Urutu Armored Vehicles to Paraguay Reinforcing Regional Defense Cooperation
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 15, 2025, the Paraguayan Ministry of Defense confirmed the donation of 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles from Brazil to the Paraguayan Army, as reported by Merco Press. This transfer, part of a wider effort to modernize Paraguay’s land...
Guyana defeated 0-4 by Paraguay to end winless campaign
Stabroek News
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August 20, 2025
A scene from the clash between Guyana and Paraguay. Junior Pan Am Women’s Hockey Guyana concluded their Junior Pan American Games Women’s Hockey Championship winless, as they incurred a 0-4 loss at the hands of hosts Paraguay yesterday at the...
Paraguay To Host Its First Latin American Congress For Civil Engineering Students
The Asunción Times
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August 18, 2025
For the first time, Paraguay will host the Latin American Congress for Civil Engineering Students (COLEIC), on 6 October 2025, at the National University of Asunción. The organising committee, ANEICPY, encourages students from all districts of...
Duke Trio Garners Silver at Junior Pan American Games
BVM Sports
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August 20, 2025
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – The Duke field hockey trio of Madison Beach , Alaina McVeigh and Macy Szukics earned the silver medal with the U.S. U21 Women's National Team Tuesday night, falling to world No. 2 Argentina, 3-0in the final of the Junior Pan...
Junior Pan Am Games 2025 wrestling results and Full medal tally: Bo Bassett dominates 65kg category, Team USA loses top spot in overall tally
Sportskeeda
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August 23, 2025
The wrestling event at the 2025 Junior Pan Am Games witnessed a few nail-biting faceoffs with American wrestlers, including Bo Bassett and Mitchell Mesenbrink, topping the freestyle categories on Day 3 of the event (wrestling). Six out of five...
Brazil, Canada eye restart of Mercosur trade talks
The Pig Site
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August 17, 2025
Deal could boost ag exports like beef and soybeans Brazil is engaged in a "constructive dialogue" with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America's Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, Reuters reported, citing the...
U.S. Awards Legion of Merit to Paraguayan Military Leader
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 20, 2025
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — A senior officer in the Paraguayan Armed Forces was awarded the Legion of Merit during a ceremony at the Comando de las Fuerzas Militares in Asuncion, Aug. 13, 2025. The decoration, one of the highest U.S. military honors that...
ROS LEADS CANADA TO 3X3 GOLD AT JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN GAMES
BVM Sports
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August 19, 2025
Via University of Toronto Athletics, 8h ago Serving as coach for the U23 Canadian women’s 3×3 basketball team, University of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s basketball head coach Dianna Ros helped Canada capture gold at the 2025 Junior Pan American...
Day two…still no medal for Ja at Pan-American Games
Jamaica Observer
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August 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has yet to win a medal after two days of track and field at the Junior Pan-American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay after four athletes placed fourth in rainy conditions. Jehlani Gordon and Serene Cole in the men’s and...
Paraguay’s Maquila Exports Thrive, Driven by Auto Parts Boom
The Asunción Times
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August 18, 2025
Paraguay’s maquila system, a cornerstone of the nation’s export economy, has recorded robust growth, with exports rising by 4% to US$649.9 million in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Leading the charge is the auto...
Paraguay: Peña appoints official under investigation for fraud
MercoPress
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Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:48 UTC The fraud investigation against Flores Benítez is still ongoing, according to the prosecution In a controversial move, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña appointed Bella Rosa Flores Benítez as the new Deputy...
Brazil donating 20 Urutus armored vehicles to Paraguay
MercoPress
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Monday, August 18th 2025 - 08:51 UTC The EE-11 Urutu was Brazil's main armored personnel carrier (VBTP) for decades Brazil is donating 20 EE-11 Urutu armored vehicles to the Paraguayan Army to help modernize its military and strengthen regional...
FIA Boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem To Meet Paraguayan President Khaleej Times
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week's annual FIA...
Bishop McCort wrestler Bo Bassett determined to build on family resume in Pan American Games
The Tribune-Democrat - Pennsylvania
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After three different flights and nearly an entire day traveling, Bo Bassett arrived in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday morning. The grueling trip didn’t deter Bassett and his father/coach Bill Bassett from the bigger mission. × Javascript is required...
Timbers Officially Announce Signing Of Paraguayan International Midfielder Matías Rojas
750 The Game - Oregon
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August 19, 2025
Inter Miami midfielder Matías Rojas, center celebrates scoring a goal with teammates Marcelo Weigandt, left, and Federico Redondo, right, during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer game against Toronto FC, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Fort...