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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Lover of Israel

MAY 22, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Cartes receives Friends of Zion award for moving embassy

The FOZ Museum hosts thousands of South American tourists every year.

MAY 21, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
President Rivlin meets with President Cartes of Paraguay on state visit to Israel

In quip to Rivlin, Paraguay's president awaits more Israel visits

Paraguay officially moved its country’s embassy to Jerusalem on Monday.

MAY 21, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Netanyahu at Paraguay embassy opening: Israel has no better friend than Paraguay

Honduras is also expected move its embassy in the coming weeks.

MAY 21, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Paraguayan president arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy

Paraguay is the third country in eight days to open an embassy in the capital, following the US last Monday and Guatemala on Wednesday.

MAY 21, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan greets Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes Sunday night upon his arrival to Israel.

The backdrop of Paraguay’s move to Jerusalem

Having faced many trials and tribulations over the past few years, this moment brought with it a wave of triumph for Zionism and for the enormous love of Israel that continues to burn inside me.

MAY 10, 2018ByARI HAROW
President of Paraguay Plants an Olive Tree in Jerusalem

After U.S. and Guatemala, Paraguay to move its embassy to Jerusalem

The US is scheduled to move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 14, followed two days later by Guatemala.

MAY 8, 2018ByHERB KEINON
A general view shows Jerusalem's old city from an Israeli Air Force plane during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day to mark the 66th anniversary of the creation of the state, May 6, 2014

Paraguayan president pledges to move embassy to Jerusalem

Already in March Paraguay indicated that it would relocate its embassy if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to visit.

APRIL 29, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Horacio Cartes