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In Paraguay, almost anything can become a WhatsApp matter. Work meetings, birthdays, barbecues, football matches, trips, parent meetings and collections for gifts all take place through the messaging app.

People also use it to close deals, send quotes, place orders, confirm transfers and share locations. The system is quick, inexpensive and generally effective, although deciding where to have dinner can generate 63 messages.

WhatsApp, a Meta platform that operates through the internet, allows users to exchange texts, voice messages, photos, videos, documents, locations and contacts. It also offers voice and video calls. Its simplicity has made it accessible across generations, from grandchildren sending stickers to grandmothers discovering the microphone button and sending four-minute voice messages.

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Here, you do everything through WhatsApp.

The app has replaced many phone calls, text messages and emails. But it has not eliminated problems. Scams, stolen accounts, impersonation and careless sharing of personal information remain common risks. The platform offers end-to-end encryption and security tools, but users still bear responsibility for how they use it.

Then there are the groups: family, work, friends, football, school and building residents. Some stay silent for months until someone asks for an electrician’s number, prompting recommendations, phone numbers and perhaps an offer to sell empanadas. Even the “seen” status has become a source of psychological interpretation. A delayed reply may mean someone is busy, while an online user who does not answer can turn a simple message into a diplomatic problem.

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It is very easy to get there.