Paraguay
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a republic in central South America between Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. 157,047 sq. mi. (406,750 sq. km). Asunción.
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a river in central South America, flowing south from western Brazil through Paraguay to the Paraná River. 1,500 miles (2,400 km) long.
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an inland republic in South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1537, gaining independence in 1811; lost 142 500 sq km (55 000 sq miles) of territory and over half its population after its defeat in the war against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay (1865–70). It is divided by the Paraguay River into a sparsely inhabited semiarid region (Chaco) in the west, and a central region of wooded hills, tropical forests, and rich grasslands, rising to the Paraná plateau in the east. Official languages: Spanish and Guarani. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: guarani. Capital: Asunción. Pop: 6 623 252 (2013 est). Area: 406 750 sq km (157 047 sq miles)
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a river in South America flowing south through Brazil and Paraguay to the Paraná River. Length: about 2400 km (1500 miles)
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Reputed sanctuary for Nazi fugitives.
Controlled for many decades by a highly repressive military government. A civilian was elected president in 1993.
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He also received an honorary doctorate from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, which he hailed as a reflection of the "solid alliance" between Taiwan and Paraguay.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Pena had announced in July 2025 that Lai would visit Paraguay the following month.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
The first match, against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, should have been a sold-out celebration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Harry Amass – Many felt Amass was unfortunate to be loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday to clear a space for Paraguay youngster Diego Leon.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Sargo was also working to overthrow the governments of Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil, so that pro-Nazi leaders could be installed across South America.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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