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In this episode of Around the Globe with Srini, we travel to the Heart of South America — Paraguay. Often overlooked, this landlocked nation is full of resilience, tradition, and surprises.

We’ll explore Paraguay’s history, from the indigenous Guaraní people and Spanish colonization to independence in 1811 and the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, which reshaped the nation. We’ll also look at its struggles under dictatorship and its path toward democracy in the modern era.

Paraguay’s culture is a vibrant fusion of Spanish and Guaraní influences. Music thrives through the Paraguayan harp and folk styles like polka paraguaya and guarania. F ...