Stories about Paraguay from January, 2009
R.E.S.C.A.T.A.R.: Dengue: Manu militari contra la irresponsabilidad
Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es] writes that is shameful that the local government must threaten property owners to keep their land free of standing water, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. This is very important since Paraguay is suffering from the spread of dengue caused by these mosquitoes.
Paraguay: English Words in Advertising
José Ángel Lopez Barrios is not too pleased with the emergence of so many English words in advertising that are being adopted by Paraguayan stores [es]. He gives the example of the word “Sale”, which in Spanish means “get out.”
Paraguay: The Launching of the Government's News Agency
The government of Paraguay launched its News Agency, and President Fernando Lugo indicated that it will not be a source for government propaganda. Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es] states that the website should have a Code of Ethics, which would make it the first news site to have one.
Paraguay: A Visit to the Jesuit Ruins
Brenda Boston visits the Jesuit Ruins located in Trinidad, Paraguay.
Paraguay: Assassination of Martín Ocampos Páez
El Yacare [es] writes about the assassination of community radio director Martín Ocampos Páez in his house near the Horqueta district in Paraguay and that he has been threatened by narcotraffickers in that area.
Paraguay: Time Calculations
Muna Annahas provides the details for “Paraguayan time” and how someone must account for this in their time calculations.
Paraguay: The Direction of the Country
Liam of Políticamente Incorrecto [es] reflects on the direction that Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo is taking the country, and provides a bit of advice that he should become a closer ally to Chilean president Michele Bachelet.
Paraguay: New Year's Celebrations and Accidents
New Year's celebrations are very loud in Paraguay, but Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es] writes that there were cases of stray bullets from those revelers who fired their guns in the air and that hospitals reported cases of amputated fingers and loss of vision due to mishandled fireworks.