Paraguay

'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties

Alejandro Rubin points to growing beef exports and water cooperation, while acknowledging delays in implementing other agreements.

Paraguayan Ambassador to Israel Alejandro Rubin Cymerman speaks to The Media Line, September 1, 2026.
(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

USA V. PARAGUAY face-off: Group D match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles SoFi Stadium, June 12.

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FM Gideon Sa'ar stands with Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman in May.

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City in Guatemala to name all streets after Israeli places

The decision comes a day after Paraguay announced embassy move reversal

Guatemala president Jimmy Morales meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Diplomatic source: No move in works to counter Paraguay embassy reversal

Paraguayan Foreign Minister claims the country will remain “loyal friend of Israel”

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

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Paraguay to move embassy back to Tel Aviv

Israel responds by closing embassy in Asuncion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.

Barkat to Paraguay for new president’s inauguration

Gesture follows country opening embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan elected President Mario Abdo Benitez smiles while arriving for the beatification of Maria Felicia de Jesus Sacramento, known as Chiquitunga in Asuncion, Paraguay (June 23, 2018).

En route from Iowa to Paraguay, Torah scroll tells tale of modern Judaism

How this Torah found its way from the plains of Iowa to the central hills of Paraguay is a remarkable story of Jewish geography and connection, history and timing, ancient ties and internet links.

View from the women's gallery behind the Mechitza of the Torah ark in the B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa

Lover of Israel

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Cartes receives Friends of Zion award for moving embassy

The FOZ Museum hosts thousands of South American tourists every year.

President Rivlin meets with President Cartes of Paraguay on state visit to Israel

In quip to Rivlin, Paraguay's president awaits more Israel visits

Paraguay officially moved its country’s embassy to Jerusalem on Monday.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin embraces Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes upon his arrival for a meeting at his residence in Jerusalem, ahead of the dedication ceremony of the embassy of Paraguay in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018

Netanyahu at Paraguay embassy opening: Israel has no better friend than Paraguay

Honduras is also expected move its embassy in the coming weeks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (L) unveil the new Paraguayan embassy in Jerusalem, May 21, 2018.