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Ferreira Family's Mother's Day Tributes: From Modeling to Ancestral Crafts

As Mother's Day approaches, tributes emerge from Paraguay, highlighting familial bonds and artistic traditions. Nadia Ferreira's sister, Eli, is praised as a "favorite model" by their mother, Ludy Ferreira, while in Piribebuy, a master artisan and her daughter showcase the generational transmission of the ancestral poncho de 60 listas craft.

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Paraguayan actor Rodrigo Calonga honored in Rio de Janeiro for international career

Rodrigo Calonga, an actor from Pedro Juan Caballero, received a distinction from the Paraguayan consulate in Rio de Janeiro for his artistic trajectory and promotion of Paraguayan culture abroad.

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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.

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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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