Palacio Legislativo

Amongst the poverty, beside the struggle of this middle-of-nowhere, sort of delayed country, there is still a palace. The Palacio Legislativo is still in use for something but now a more modern, glass and concrete, building nearby serves more of an official function.

The rainy season is not a myth

December 21st 2006
Over the past couple months, almost everyone I told about my upcoming trip to Paraguay responded with the same brand of look, one of those tilt your head to the side, purse your lips funny and lift your eyebrows looks that hints towards something on a scale between 'Whyyyy?' and 'Are you crazy?' and I took it as more encouragement for this adventure. If there's something so weird about Paraguay, t ... read more

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In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were ... ... read more

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