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Meet Passion for Paraguay (cont’d from page 1) path to change for Paraguay. The road may be rocky and paved with obstacles, but the end result will be full of rewards not only for Paraguay, but also for business relations between the United States and Paraguay. Through the creation of a new brand image, tourism
restructuring, infrastructure and leadership changes, Passion for Paragruay will make a difference. The brand image starts here, through spreading the word about all of the good elements and people of Paraguay.
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Get This! Paraguay is commonly referred to as “El corazón de América” aka “The heart of America” because it is located in the middle of the continent. It is the second poorest country in South America. Paraguayan women produce some of the world’s best lacework, Nanduti. Nanduti, which is made in a circular design, gets its name from the Guaraní word meaning “spider web.”
Think Tank: Changing Paraguay
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araguay is a country that is rich in land, life and people. The people who reside in Paraguay enjoy their calm, peaceful way of life. However, a change is necessary to build up the country and its people. Paraguay is in dire need of infrastructure changes. Paraguay needs expansion, by way of its roads and airstrips. Traveling through Paraguay is complicated because some areas are difficult to access. Another area that causes concern for Passion for Paraguay is leadership. Paraguay has a long history of leadership corruption, which has led to one of the most deadly wars in the history of Paraguay: the Triple Alliance War. In order to build up the people and give them something to
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strive and fight for, we need to give them something and someone to believe in. This starts with the leadership of the country as well as with prominent business sectors. Currently, Paraguay is one of the largest exporters of soy beans. In order to grow soy beans, Paraguay is cutting down its jungles. Many Paraguayans are not fond of the resultant “soybean deserts” that are popping up all over the country. They want to preserve their natural resources. Thus, soybeans are both a gift and a curse. Paraguayan people have naturally generous hearts and giving spirits, and it is time for us to invoke those qualities while still preserving Paraguay’s natural resources.
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