Asunción enters civic holiday following Paraguay's football victory

In Asunción, Paraguay, a civic holiday has been declared following the Paraguayan national football team's victory over Germany in the World Cup. President Santiago Peña, a member of the Colorado Party, ordered the closure of the city to celebrate the event.

Amidst the deserted streets and closed commerce, the city's cultural landscape remains a point of interest, specifically regarding the legacy of author Augusto Roa Bastos, known for his work "Yo el Supremo." Local landmarks such as the Espacio Cultural Roa Bastos and the Museo Nacional de las Memorias: Dictadura y Derechos Humanos are noted within the quieted urban center.