Paraguay

Anti-corruption protests are driving probes that have seen a number of high-profile politicians arrested

The pace of lending has risen this year due to a strong economy and a positive outlook for 2019

New President Mario Abdo Benitez faces the implacable hostility of his predecessor and his allies

Efforts at greater convergence between Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance face multiple challenges

The two largest regional trading blocs have agreed on an 'action plan' to boost integration

The outgoing president has failed to gain a 'normal' Senate seat -- for now -- but his influence will remain strong

With weather conditions cutting into soya production, Argentina will import beans for processing from Paraguay

Mario Abdo Benitez has retained the presidency for the Colorado Party but Congress will likely prove factionalised