# Estefanía Laterza appointed as Paraguayan ambassador to the

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> Updated: 2026-09-04T16:01:57.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The Paraguayan Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Estefanía Laterza de los Ríos to serve as ambassador to the United States following her presentation to the Foreign Relations Commission. During her testimony, Laterza outlined a strategic plan to strengthen bilateral ties through technology, security, and investment. Her objectives include attracting U.S. financing through agencies like the Development Finance Corporation and Eximbank, expanding Paraguayan beef exports, and establishing a large-scale data center in Paraguay using renewable energy.

On August 26, the full Senate granted its unanimous approval of the nomination. Subsequently, President Santiago Peña officially designated Laterza de los Ríos as the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador via Decree No. 6694 on August 31.

On September 4, Laterza de los Ríos formally assumed her role following a swearing-in ceremony at the Palacio de López. Succeeding Gustavo Leite, who returned to the Senate, she described the current state of bilateral relations as a ‘golden moment’ between the two nations.

Laterza de los Ríos presented a strategic work plan to Congress organized around six thematic axes: political and parliamentary diplomacy, trade and investment, security and defense, science, innovation, and technology, education and academic cooperation, and support for the Paraguayan community in the United States. Her mission seeks to institutionalize cooperation to ensure strategic ties transcend changes in government.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Estefanía Laterza appointed as Paraguay's ambassador to the United States

Estefanía Laterza has been sworn in as Paraguay's new ambassador to the United States, focusing on a long-term agenda of trade, security, innovation, and community support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estefana-laterza-appointed-as-paraguays-ambassador-to-the-united-states

### 2026-08-25: Estefanía Laterza nominated as Paraguay's ambassador to the United States

The Paraguayan Senate has approved Estefanía Laterza's nomination as ambassador to the U.S., focusing on a plan to boost investment, technology, and trade relations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estefana-laterza-nominated-as-paraguays-ambassador-to-the-united-states

### 2026-08-22: Estefanía Laterza nears appointment as Paraguayan Ambassador to the US

The Paraguayan Senate is moving to approve Estefanía Laterza as the new ambassador to the United States, with lawmakers prioritizing her diplomatic expertise over political party affiliations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estefana-laterza-nears-appointment-as-paraguayan-ambassador-to-the-us

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