Chile hires Lasarte as coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Martín Lasarte has been hired to coach Chile’s national soccer team, replacing Reinaldo Rueda. The Chilean soccer federation said the deal with the 59-year-old Lasarte…
Paraguay
Paraguay May Trigger Diplomatic Avalanche for Taiwan
The Senate of Paraguay voted to maintain diplomatic recognition of Taiwan. But long-term prospects do not look bright. Antonio C. Hsiang Paraguay was one of…
Chile begins formal proceedings to withdraw from Unasur
SANTIAGO – The Chilean government has announced that it will begin proceedings to withdraw from the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), the regional bloc…
Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay re-launch bid for 2030 World Cup
SANTIAGO – Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have re-launched their bid to host the 2030 World Cup following a meeting of their presidents in Buenos…
Prosur: Seven countries launch Forum for Progress of South America in Chile
SANTIAGO – South American countries on Friday launched the Forum for the Progress of South America (Prosur), a new regional bloc which seeks the “integration…
Chile promotes presidential summit to form new group to replace Unasur
SANTIAGO – Chile has proposed to initiate a dialogue between the governments of South America for the creation of a new regional bloc, a matter…
Chile joins Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay in bid to host World Cup 2030
SANTIAGO – Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay are to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera announced on…
Paraguay cuts diplomatic ties with Venezuela; Peru recalls envoy over Maduro inauguration
ASUNCIÓN/LIMA – Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez has announced that his country will not recognize Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s elected president. Benitez said the country…