1+ week, 1+ day ago   (621+ words) Ivo Kunzle Savastano grew up nowhere near a mountain. In August 2026, the Paraguayan ultrarunner finished one of the toughest trail races in the world, high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, USA. It took him 29 hours and 22 minutes on foot, and made…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (641+ words) Paraguay is launching a promotional campaign to introduce its yerba mate to the Turkish market, with further ambitions to expand into the Middle East and the Caucasus. According to Guillermo Sosa, Paraguay’s ambassador to Türkiye, the Yerba Mate market expansion…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) The final was a showcase of their tournament dominance, capping an undefeated campaign. It is a rare kind of sporting joke: Paraguay has no coastline, and no public beach culture in the usual sense. Los Pynandi play a game built…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (417+ words) The Rally of Paraguay 2026 has unveiled its official trophy, “Caskuchi,” a piece deeply inspired by the culture, craftsmanship, and landscape of Paraguay. The Rally Of Paraguay trophy will be presented on the podium of the World Rally Championship (WRC) as…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (436+ words) The Asunción Times National Folklore Day: What Makes Paraguayan Folklore So Uniquely Beautiful? Every 22 August, Paraguay celebrates National Folklore Day, an occasion to recognise the traditions, beliefs and customs that have shaped the country’s cultural identity. For visitors, Paraguayan folklore…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (314+ words) The Paraguayan brand Tatakua has returned from the 2026 World Alfajor Championship in Buenos Aires with three medals. The company’s dark chocolate alfajor, a traditional South American confection, was recognised with gold for Best Packaging, silver for Best Simple Alfajor, and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (696+ words) Sergio Villasanti, a 44-year-old Paraguayan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, competes internationally alongside his 7-year-old son, Fabricio. In 2026, both athletes reached international podiums while representing Paraguay at major tournaments in Brazil. Beyond medals, their shared training creates a family bond built on…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (278+ words) Paraguayan badminton player Leo Lee has become champion of the fifth Ibero-American Badminton Championship, held in Sucre, Bolivia, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s sport. With victory in the men’s singles category, Lee secured the first medal ever won…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (495+ words) Marcelino Hudalla, 77, is originally from Germany and arrived in Paraguay in May 2025. After spending many years living in Düsseldorf and later Cologne, he now dedicates his time to exploring Paraguay, improving his Spanish, and discovering the country’s culture one conversation…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (328+ words) Ipswich Town has officially announced the return of Paraguayan forward Julio Enciso for his second spell at the club. The signing was confirmed through a video released on the team’s social media channels. The club from Ipswich, which has returned…...