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25/07/2011 - FOOTBALL

Uruguay win record 15th Copa America

The Uruguayan capital of Montevideo erupted in celebration on Sunday after the national team took its record 15th Copa America victory after beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final in Buenos Aires.

21/07/2011 - FOOTBALL

Paraguay beat Venezuela to place in Copa America final

Paraguay beat Venezuela 5-3 in a penalty shootout Wednesday following a goalless draw at the semi-final stage of the Copa America. The team faces Uruguay on Sunday in its first final appearance since 1979.

20/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Who could succeed Hugo Chavez?

After 12 years under Chavez, does Venezuela have any alternatives if their president becomes too sick to fight the election? Also, prisoners in Paraguay go to drastic lengths to highlight deplorable living conditions. Finally, how same-sex marriage is giving a much-needed boost to the US economy.

03/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Spain defeat Paraguay 1-0 to advance to semi-finals

Spain squeaked ahead of Paraguay in Saturday's quarter-final match with a late goal in the 83rd minute for a 1-0 win. The victory means Spain will go on to compete against Germany in the semi-finals, who beat Argentina 4-0 earlier Saturday.

04/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Paraguay and Spain face off in quarter-final match

Heavily favoured Spain is braced to take on rival Paraguay in the World Cup 2010 quarter-finals Saturday.

29/06/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Paraguay reach quarters after beating Japan on penalties

Paraguay secured their quarter-final spot Tuesday after beating Japan 5-3 in a tense penalty shootout. The South Americans will take on either Spain or Portugal in their next World Cup game.

10/06/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Italy confident despite rocky road to South Africa

Italy, winners of the World Cup in 2006, are Group F favourites despite their recent difficult run. The team are set to face Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia.

21/05/2010 - PARAGUAY

Paraguay's internal struggle

A state of exception is in place in the northern provinces of Paraguay, giving the authorities greater powers to tackle the Paraguyan People's Army, or EPP. Many of its members are accused of kidnap and even murder. Their most high profile victim was Cecilia Cubas, the daughter of former president Raul. She was abducted in 2004 and found dead six months later. But it's the recent spate of attacks against police officers that's led to the crackdown.

Hugo Chavez reaching for the 'off' switch

Brazil and Paraguay reach agreement on Itaipu hydroelectric dam