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AP PHOTOS: A river route for food and crime: The dual nature of a major South American waterway
VILLA GOBERNADOR GALVEZ, Argentina (AP) — From its headwaters in Brazil, the Paraguay River flows hundreds of miles (kilometers) south to where it joins the Parana River to form a single 2,100-mile (3,400-kilometer) waterway that carries much of the agricultural and mineral wealth of South...
26 people arrested in crackdown on illegal deforestation along Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina border
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Paraguayan authorities arrested 26 people in a crackdown on suspected illegal deforestation along the country's border with Brazil and Argentina, Interpol announced Monday. Fourteen different agencies collaborated in the mid-October sweep, which relied on...
Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory
JERUSALEM (AP) — The small South American nation of Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, becoming the latest of just a small handful of countries to recognize the bitterly contested city as Israel’s capital. The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for Prime...
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the only...
Inter Miami's Diego Gomez on his way to the Premier League with Brighton
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton has agreed to sign 21-year-old Diego Gomez from Inter Miami, the Premier League club said Tuesday with the Paraguay midfielder set to complete his move on Jan. 1. Brighton did not disclose the fee or length of contract for Gomez joined, who joined...
Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay on Thursday kicked out a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic affairs and urging the South American nation to break off ties and long friendship with Taiwan. The Chinese diplomat was given 24 hours to leave the country. In a...
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that...
Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Paraguay's foreign minister said his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island Friday. Paraguay is the only country in South...
Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian beef was headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores Tuesday after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur. Carrefour CEO Alexandre...
Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina loses and Brazil draws in World Cup qualifying
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not help his team avoid a 2-1 defeat at Paraguay, Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a...
