Paraguay's President Peña celebrates U.S. independence, highlights strong bilateral alliance

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña extended congratulations to the United States on its 250th independence anniversary, underscoring the robust alliance between Paraguay and the U.S. Peña took to social media to praise the North American nation, referring to it as the "world's oldest constitutional democracy."

He quoted a fragment from the preamble of the U.S. Constitution, "all men are created equal," stating, "Today we celebrate the 250 years of this immortal phrase and we join our sister nation of the United States of America to celebrate the world's oldest constitutional democracy."

Peña further elaborated on the shared principles guiding the two nations, asserting, "Those same values of freedom, equality, and human rights find Paraguay and the United States as inseparable allies today, building a future of prosperity and greatness for our peoples." Paraguay is recognized as one of the United States' staunchest political allies in Latin America, a relationship reciprocated with cooperation in security and defense.

Beyond political ties, the commercial relationship is also significant. Paraguayan beef exports, for instance, reached $2.095 billion in 2025, with the U.S. being among the primary destinations, alongside Chile and Taiwan. This highlights the multifaceted nature of the partnership between the two countries.