Climate & Nature

Spears Against Bulldozers: Paraguay's Native Peoples Confront Deforestation

The Weekly Post | 18.03.26

Mar 18 • Laurence Blair and Daniel Duarte Braga

What the EU–Mercosur Deal Means for Paraguay

Sugar, biofuels and services stand to gain. The environment, not so much.

Jan 21 • Laurence Blair

Paraguay’s Forest Guardians Are Under Fire

Narcotraffickers threaten a unique ecosystem. How can it be saved?

Jun 20, 2025 • Laurence Blair

Paraguay's Deadly Gold Rush

Record exports of the precious metal come at a cost.

May 21, 2025 • Lucas Fornerón

La fiebre del litio llega al Chaco

La minería del "oro blanco" amenaza a un ecosistema único.

Dec 16, 2024 • Sara Seux and Maximiliano Manzoni

Lithium Fever Comes to the Chaco

What will the "white gold" mean for Paraguay's native peoples?

Dec 16, 2024 • Sara Seux and Maximiliano Manzoni

Three Major Risks Facing Paraguay

Growing threats the country can't afford to ignore.

Nov 22, 2024 • Laurence Blair

The Chaco burns, Paraguay cosies up to Israel, and Santi's party ends in tears.

Sep 24, 2024 • Laurence Blair

Introducing The Paraguay Post

Some introductory spiel, some chisme, and some special offers.

Sep 21, 2024 • Laurence Blair

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