The Latest Breaking News from Asuncion

Watch from anywhere in the world as Paraguay and Uruguay look to take a huge step towards qualification for next year's World Cup

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign faced another challenge as they lost 1-0 to Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. This marks their fourth loss in five matches. Diego Gomez's first-half goal resulted in the defeat, placing Brazil fifth in the South American standings with 10 points.

From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials - and farmers - are closely watching a tight election race that could determine Paraguay's future ties with Taiwan.

Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party - a conservative political machine that has dominated government in Asuncion for some eight decades - could be facing a major challenge at the ballot box next month.

The External Affairs Minister to embark on three-nation tour covering Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

The United States has accused former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes of "significant corruption" and of obstructing a cross-border criminal investigation.

The second day of the Asuncionico festival in Paraguay that she was due to play in was cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions

Paraguay will welcome Uruguay in World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifying action on Thursday from the Estadio General Pablo Rojas in Asuncion.