There is a legend that tells how the Iguassu Falls came into being. This, like other creation legends the active deity in the story was an animal, in this case a snake. It was said that the Iguassu River was occupied by Mboi jaguar, a giant snake with magical powers. According to the legend a [...]
Paraguay has many great places for tourists to visit, the capital Asuncion being rich in history. Casa de la Independencia was built 1774 and is a major attraction to be found in the heart of Paraguay. It was from this house that the Paraguayans revolted against the Spaniards and hence this is considered the birthplace [...]
A traditional Dish often served in Paraguay try it youll love it Paraguay and preparing one of its most traditional dishes, Bife Koygua, which is a steak dish topped with grilled onions and fried eggs. Here is my version of this dish. • BIFE KOYGUA Ingredients 4 New York steaks (any size you like) Salt [...]
Despite Peru’s economic performance being among the best in Latin America poverty remains high and widespread. Peru had the fastest growing economy in the region in 2002 but unemployment was still very high and poverty reduction strategies have not had sustainable results. Peru’s poverty levels are above those of Argentina and Brazil based on US$2/day [...]
Members of a Congressional committee in Paraguay have voted against the expropriation of Indigenous lands and their return to the Yakye Axa community. The vote undermines a binding decision made by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the highest body in the region. Amnesty International has condemned the move as “unacceptable and one that risks [...]
