Eleven inmates and a police officer were killed in a prison stand-off in the Paraguayan capital.

Guards were held against their will during a riot at an overcrowded jail in the capital.

Provides an overview of Paraguay, including key dates and facts about this South American country.

An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid.

Sebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor.

An overview of the media in Paraguay, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip.

Work is under way on a transnational highway through the Gran Chaco, a unique ecosystem in South America.