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215 Jahre Unabhängigkeit: 120.000 Menschen feiern im historischen Zentrum von Asunción

Culture · May 16, 2026 · 2 sources

Asunción’s Historic Center draws 120,000 for Paraguay’s 215th Independence Day celebrations

Over 120,000 people filled Asunción’s Historic Center on May 14-15, 2026, for cultural events, concerts, and the Feria Palmear, marking Paraguay’s 215th Independence Day with music, gastronomy, and family activities.

Economy · May 16, 2026

Digital payments surge 24% in Paraguay as QR and mobile lead daily spending

Paraguay's digital payment consumption rose 24% in the first four months of 2026, driven by everyday purchases via QR and mobile phones, with debit cards outpacing credit and supermarkets accounting for 28% of transactions.

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