Paraguay

Mercosur and the EU Land a Historic Trade Agreement

By Dana Cornacchio
July 15, 2019

After nearly 20 years of discussion and negotiation, Mercosur and the European Union have finally made a trade deal that is making waves in South America. It has been hailed as one of the most impactful trade deals of all time not only for the South American trading bloc, but for economies around the world as well. Before understanding this historic deal however, it is important to first understand who each party is and what their trading groups consist of.

Paraguay's Abdo Benitez moves embassy back from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, provoking tensions in the Middle East

By Kristen Martinez-Gugerli
September 13, 2018

This week, Paraguay’s new president declared that he will be reversing his predecessor’s decision to open a Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, now moving the embassy back to Tel Aviv. This decision by Mario Abdo Benítez, who just took office less than a month ago, has seen an angry reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who immediately ordered the closing of Israel’s embassy in Asuncion and the recall of its ambassador.

The Battle for Trans Rights in South America

By Katherine Andrews
October 31, 2017

Uruguay has officially elected their first transgender senator. Michelle Suarez is young, passionate and a vocal advocate for increasing the rights of all transgender people. She has never shied away from pushing policies that are some of the most progressive in the region, as she seeks to bring equality to the LGBT community.

Mercosur: frustración después de 25 años

By Daniel Snyder
February 21, 2017

Hace poco más de un mes que los países del Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur) hicieron noticia al suspender oficialmente del grupo a Venezuela, luego de que este país no cumpliera con regulaciones y otros aspectos que son obligatorios para el grupo. La expulsión sirvió para abrir nuevamente el debate sobre el rol de la organización, especialmente en cuanto al liderazgo del presidente pro tempore del grupo. El 2016 marcó el vigésimo quinto aniversario de la fundación del Mercosur, y algunos analistas creen que va a marcar el principio de su fin debido a sus magros resultados.

Christopher Columbus: A Controversy 500 Years Later

By Sophia Winston
October 13, 2016

October 13th is nationally recognized as Columbus day, marking the day Christopher Columbus discovered the new world in 1492. This encounter, as students learn as early as elementary school, changed the course of American and Latin American history. This year, many cities across the US have protested this holiday demanding that instead of lauding Columbus, we use this day to recognize the indigenous people whose land Columbus allegedly invaded.

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