Peña: Relationship with U.S. is 'at its best moment'

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña declared that his nation's relationship with the United States is "at its best moment" during his third management report to Congress on July 1. He specifically praised the ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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We strengthened our strategic relationship with the United States, which is at its best moment, as a trusted partner in security, defense and investments.

Peña detailed his foreign policy achievements over the past year, emphasizing strengthened strategic cooperation with the U.S. as a trusted partner in security, defense, and investments. This close alignment has manifested in concrete agreements, including a military deal for arms purchases, the "Safe Third Country" migration accord, and military cooperation initiatives such as donated patrol boats for the navy and riverine patrols.

The president also highlighted Paraguay's participation in the Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, which was sponsored by Trump and aimed at achieving peace in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, at Trump's behest, Peña signed the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, an alliance designed to combat drug trafficking and organized crime, uniting ideologically aligned regional leaders.

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We honor our word with our allies. That is why we kept it with Israel when others hesitated, moving our embassy to Jerusalem.

Peña also reaffirmed Paraguay's commitment to its allies, specifically mentioning Israel. He noted that his government "honors its word," referencing the decision to move the Paraguayan embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in December 2024, a move mirrored by the United States. Regarding Taiwan, Peña described President William Lai's administration as a "strategic ally" and a "sister nation," pointing to the joint establishment of the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University as a significant investment in future engineers.

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A sister nation, with which we established the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University, an investment of almost 30 million dollars that trains the engineers of the future.