Paraguayans’ mission to search for loved ones feels less visible and more challenging than others in Latin America.

Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces increasing international isolation because of the Gaza war.

The government of Paraguay has effectively ordered the United States ambassador to leave the South American nation, escalating tensions between the allies in the wake of the Biden administration’s sanctions on a tobacco company linked to the country’s powerful former president.

Paraguayans have voted overwhelmingly to keep the long-ruling Colorado Party in power for five more years, backing its presidential candidate and giving it majorities in both houses of Congress.

Paraguay's long-governing Colorado Party will remain the dominant force of the country's politics as the vote count from Sunday’s election has given an overwhelming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña, with nearly all votes counted.