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Crown Prince Akishino stated he has “mixed feelings” regarding the government's revision to the Imperial House Law, which requires male-only succession. The law was revised by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government and is criticized as anachronistic and sexist for pushing aside Emperor Naruhito’s daughter, Princess Aiko. Critics view these revisions as attempting to justify discrimination against women through a patriarchal system.

Paraguay's depository CAVAPY plans to connect to the central bank's real-time settlement system in August, removing commercial banks from all trades. The move shifts trade processing from commercial banks to the central bank.

Paraguay summoned Brazil's ambassador in Asunción after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that Paraguay 'decided to invade Brazil,' reigniting a dispute over the War of the Triple Alliance and testing relations within the Mercosur trade bloc.

The article highlights Brazil's budget scandal, Argentina's Milei issuing a speech decree, Paraguay addressing historical wounds, and Mexico's concerns over trade. It provides a regional overview of Latin American developments on July 31, 2026.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invoked the War of the Triple Alliance to defend increased defense spending, leading to formal rejection from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress, which accused him of distorting history.

Presidents from Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Honduras, Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Ecuador are attending Keiko Fujimori's inauguration in Lima for Peru's 2026-2031 presidential term. The event brings together Southern Cone and Andean leaders for the handover ceremony.

Paraguay has implemented Law No. 7,548/25 to modernize fiscal incentives for investment, with the 2026 Investment Council's first meeting reviewing 36 projects under the new framework. Digital nomads contribute an estimated $50 million annually to Paraguay's economy, and the law includes provisions for residency rights.

Paraguay has been excluded from a new round of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, avoiding 10% to 12.5% duties set to take effect in late July 2026. The exemption spares Paraguay's exporters from potential financial impacts.

The family of Paraguayan journalist Santiago Leguizamón, murdered in 1991, has urged Paraguay to comply with an Inter-American Court ruling that held the country responsible for failing to investigate his killing. The call was made during a ceremony in Pedro Juan Caballero, supported by the Paraguayan Journalists' Union and other groups.

Paraguay's raw soybean exports surged 50.9% in the first half of 2026 due to a harvest rebound and strong Argentine demand, making soybeans the country's top hard-currency earner.

Copa Sudamericana first-leg matches in Colombia, Argentina, and Peru are highlighted, alongside discussions about Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay's reflections on their World Cup 2026 exits.

Paraguay recorded a US$746.6 million trade surplus in the first half of 2026, reversing a US$373.8 million deficit from the same period a year earlier. Exports reached US$10.16 billion, driven by soybeans, soybean oil, and beverages, with June exports rising 25.1% year on year.

A dam burst in Brazil's south, a mass rescue in Colombia's jungles, and a protest in Paraguay are highlighted as Latin America braces, grieves, and pushes forward.

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay signed a memorandum to build a single aviation market called ALAS, inspired by the European Union’s single aviation market. A working group has up to 12 months to finalize details.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering adding a bank holiday if England wins a World Cup final, but faces pushback from business groups and social services. Countries like Ecuador and Paraguay recently declared public holidays after World Cup victories, though Paraguay's President Santiago Peña faced criticism for a spontaneous holiday declaration that disrupted businesses.

Paraguay's regulator Conatel approved new conditions for Starlink, allowing higher power density and new E and W frequency bands. SpaceX claims this increases capacity eightfold and speeds up to 1 Gbps.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced international condemnation and criminal investigations after making racist remarks about French footballer Kylian Mbappé. France and global organizations like FIFA and the U.N. strongly condemned the abuse, while Mbappé criticized Amarilla as 'despicable.' Paraguay's government distanced itself from her comments, and the incident has sparked ongoing legal and diplomatic tensions.

Brazil's medicines regulator, Anvisa, stated that Paraguay's weight-loss pens are not equivalent to the drug tirzepatide. Tests by Unicamp's toxicology centre confirmed the presence and concentration of tirzepatide in smuggled vials but did not assess impurities, contaminants, or sterility.

The US sanctioned a financier linked to the PCC, leading to the seizure of up to R$10.4bn in assets. Brazil’s lead prosecutor disagrees with the action, and the network’s operations span multiple countries including Brazil, the US, Portugal, Paraguay, Argentina, and Colombia.

Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Canada, while France secured their spot with a 1-0 win against Paraguay via Kylian Mbappé's penalty. Both teams maintained strong performances in the tournament.

French prosecutors are investigating a Paraguay senator for racist insults directed at Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. The senator, Celeste Amarilla, posted derogatory remarks about Mbappé's background on social media, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned the comments, stating they do not reflect national values.

Paraguay’s state utility ANDE anticipates $350 million in Bitcoin mining tariffs in 2026, an increase from $295 million in 2025 and $100 million in 2024. The number of legal miners fell by 42%, from 71 in early 2025 to 41 in 2026.

France captain Kylian Mbappe condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator. The senator was described as 'despicable' by Mbappe over the racist attack.

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks calling him a 'colonized Cameroonian' and using offensive slurs. Mbappe labeled Amarilla 'despicable' and defended Paraguay's national team, while the French Football Federation filed a hate crime complaint against her.

The French Football Federation will file a complaint against Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist posts targeting Kylian Mbappé. The federation is calling for judicial proceedings to be opened.

Paraguay generates nearly all its electricity from hydropower but uses only a fraction, creating a surplus it aims to sell to AI data centers. A US firm, X8 Cloud, has proposed a $50 billion investment over three decades for what it describes as South America-focused projects.

France will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals after Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Paraguay despite challenging heat and defensive resistance.

Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill was a standout performer in the World Cup’s knockout rounds, helping his team hold Germany and defeating them in a penalty shootout. He also made four saves against France, including denying Mbappe, and was named player of the match.

Paraguay's World Cup campaign concluded in Philadelphia as France secured a 1-0 victory in a contentious last-16 match. Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty to win the game, while Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill stood out for his performance.

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 match, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty. French fans in Philadelphia shared their reactions to the game.

President Santiago Peña has closely associated himself with Paraguay’s World Cup team, declaring national holidays after victories and traveling to watch matches. After losing a match while present, some suggested his presence jinxed the team, leading him to skip subsequent games citing superstition and prior commitments. He plans to watch Paraguay’s match against France from home.

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France (Les Bleus) aims to improve to a 5-0 record in the World Cup and a 3-0 all-time lead against Paraguay (La Albirroja). Discounted tickets for the match in Philadelphia are available.

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, marking their first World Cup knockout win in 40 years. Brazil drew Norway, and Paraguay will face France in the last 16.

Mercosur formally initiated economic-partnership talks with Japan on June 30 at a summit in Paraguay. A potential deal could establish a free-trade area encompassing 400 million people and a $7 trillion economic output. Preliminary discussions occurred in January and March before the official launch.

Mercosur leaders emphasized the need for a regional security architecture to combat transnational organized crime during the 68th summit in Luque, Paraguay. The summit, where Paraguay handed over the pro tempore presidency to Uruguay, featured discussions on concrete goals and deadlines for the initiative.

Brazil pledged $100 million annually to Mercosur's shared development fund at a summit in Paraguay, despite the regional bloc drifting rightward. The move aims to maintain unity within the group.

Germany's men's football team was eliminated from the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, sparking comparisons to broader institutional failures in governance and economic decline. The article links the team's struggles to political and economic challenges, including automotive industry layoffs, weak growth, and low government approval ratings.

Paraguay defeated Germany on penalties in a World Cup shocker, Brazil narrowly beat Japan late, and Ecuador is set to face Mexico at the Azteca tonight.

Keiko Fujimori's victory in Peru's presidential runoff prompted regional congratulations, with leaders framing the result as part of a broader shift to the right in Latin America. Fujimori's potential leadership would join right-wing governments in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, El Salvador, and Colombia.