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SAN VICENTE, Paraguay -- Facing growing competition for the natural sweetener stevia, Japan is seeking to corner production in Paraguay, the original source of the herb. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

TOKYO -- Paraguay has no intention of following countries in Latin America and elsewhere that have cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China, Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano told Nikkei Asia on Monday. [2]

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brazil and Paraguay in early May, aiming to bolster economic ties with the South American countries and counter Chinese and Russian efforts to woo the region. [3]

SAO PAULO/TAIPEI -- Paraguay's presidential election this month may determine whether Taiwan keeps its only remaining diplomatic ally in South America. [4]

Girls holding signs calling for period justice at a school in Nigeria. Image from Pexels. Free to use. By Clarisse Sih and Bibbi Abruzzini, F [5]

Hundreds of Mexican fans enjoyed a moment of calm on Saturday as they admired the FIFA World Cup trophy, a week after witnessing violent events in the country. [6]

For much of their history, the Aché indigenous people in Paraguay have been struggling to preserve their territory. Now, the Aché are using citizen media to preserve their language and their culture. [7]

The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American nations on Saturday formally signed a long-awaited ‘historic’ free trade agreement, bringing to an end more than 25 years of arduous negotiations aimed at boosting trade ties amid escalating... [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-08-20 · 85% match

Appetite for stevia brings Japan back to Paraguay

SAN VICENTE, Paraguay -- Facing growing competition for the natural sweetener stevia, Japan is seeking to corner production in Paraguay, the original source of the herb.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-03-11 · 85% match

Paraguay 'committed' to keeping Taiwan ties, foreign minister says

TOKYO -- Paraguay has no intention of following countries in Latin America and elsewhere that have cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China, Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano told Nikkei Asia on Monday.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-04-19 · 85% match

Japan's Kishida to visit Brazil, Paraguay in overture to Global South

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brazil and Paraguay in early May, aiming to bolster economic ties with the South American countries and counter Chinese and Russian efforts to woo the region.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-04-18 · 85% match

Paraguay's Taiwan ties at stake in presidential election

SAO PAULO/TAIPEI -- Paraguay's presidential election this month may determine whether Taiwan keeps its only remaining diplomatic ally in South America.

[5] MM globalvoices.org · 2026-03-12 · 36% match

From menstrual dignity to digital safety: How grassroots feminists are redefining gender justice · Global Voices

Girls holding signs calling for period justice at a school in Nigeria. Image from Pexels. Free to use. By Clarisse Sih and Bibbi Abruzzini, F

[6] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-01 · 32% match

Mexican fans enjoy brief respite from violence as they gaze at World Cup trophy

Hundreds of Mexican fans enjoyed a moment of calm on Saturday as they admired the FIFA World Cup trophy, a week after witnessing violent events in the country.

[7] MM globalvoices.org · 2012-05-17 · 75% match

Paraguay: A Look Inside Aché Indigenous Communities · Global Voices

For much of their history, the Aché indigenous people in Paraguay have been struggling to preserve their territory. Now, the Aché are using citizen media to preserve their language and their culture.

[8] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-17 · 33% match

'Fair trade over tariffs': European Union, Mercosur bloc sign 'historic' free trade deal

The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American nations on Saturday formally signed a long-awaited ‘historic’ free trade agreement, bringing to an end more than 25 years of arduous negotiations aimed at boosting trade ties amid escalating

[9] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-05 · 31% match

FirstUp: UN Security Council to meet over US action in Venezuela and other big headlines

It is set to be a busy Monday, with several events scheduled. Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the US strikes on Venezuela, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-01-14 · 30% match

Furious farmers roll hundreds of tractors into Paris in fresh protests

This photograph shows tractors parked in front of the National Assembly during a protest to demand “concrete and immediate action” from the government, which is struggling to deal with the anger of farmers in Paris on January 13, 2026.

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