U.S. Troops in Paraguay: What It Means for Brazil

2026-03-23 - 12:50

Key Points —Paraguay’s Congress ratified a Status of Forces Agreement allowing U.S. military personnel to operate temporarily on its soil with diplomatic-level immunity. —The deal targets organized crime and alleged Hezbollah financing in the Tri-Border Area shared by Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. —Brazil faces growing regional isolation as Argentina and Paraguay align their security policies