Paraguay

- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau visits Paraguay and Argentina from October 19 to 26, focusing on trade, security cooperation, and regional investment opportunities; two top US officials are visiting the countries to promote US interests in Latin America through infrastructure projects and security cooperation. - Paraguay's central bank raises its 2026 growth forecast to 5.0% from 4.5%, while cutting inflation forecasts. - Paraguay warns of an El Niño flood that could match levels seen in 1983, potentially affecting up to 3,300 families in low-lying districts; a flood in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay has displaced over 700 people and affected a border port near Iguazu Falls.