Paraguay

Paraguay will not renounce friendship with Israel despite political costs, VP tells 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In an exclusive interview, Paraguay's vice president pledged to preserve his country's alliance with Israel, and expand cooperation against Iranian threats.

OCTOBER 10, 2026|ByALEX WINSTON

PARAGUAYAN VICE President Pedro Alliana visits Israel to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, proving his country’s steadfast friendship with the Jewish state.

An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByAARON GLICK

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.

From the Pacific to Jerusalem: The special alliance between Nauru and Israel - opinion

Nauru’s new embassy in Jerusalem reflects years of diplomatic support for Israel and a friendship that has endured international pressure.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Anonymous tip uncovers stolen history - and sparks a cultural homecoming to Paraguay

Two rare manuscripts tied to Paraguay’s colonial and independence eras are back after decades missing.

AUGUST 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Statue of Hernando Arias de Saavedra in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Shared values are the core of the Paraguay-Israel relationship, envoy tells ‘Post’ - interview

Ambassador Alejandro Rubin sat down with The Jerusalem Post to discuss how, under his tenure, that relationship will only grow stronger.

JULY 24, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin.

Paraguay’s terror designation of IRGC matters - opinion

While Paraguay may be a small country geographically, this act demonstrates that moral clarity and international responsibility are not reserved for global superpowers.

MAY 4, 2025BySHAY SALAMON

PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT Santiago Peña’s bold and principled designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization positions Paraguay firmly within a growing coalition of nations determined to confront terrorism and the forces which sustain it, says the writer.

Sa’ar praises Paraguay for designating IRGC, Hamas, Hezbollah as terror orgs.

"More countries should follow suit and join the fight against Iranian aggression and terrorism," Sa'ar added.

APRIL 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

(Illustrative) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar over a backdrop of Houthi military recruits.

Silence on antisemitism is complicity, warns Paraguay's ex-president

The former president decried double standards against the state of Israel, such as those denying the Jewish state the right to exist.

MARCH 27, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Paraguayan former president Horacio Cartes attends a at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?

From the Iran attack and the Paraguayan embassy move to the waves of protests and the taking down of UNRWA, these are the biggest events and stories in Jerusalem of 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByAARON REICH