SOFA provides a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay.

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1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:47 AMTrue
   The U.S. Department of State's official release on December 15, 2025, details a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez. During this meeting, they signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay. This agreement facilitates bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:36 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement refers to a historic agreement establishing a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating various security interests. However, the specific details of this agreement are not accessible due to technical difficulties with the State Department's website, which is currently experiencing issues. Without access to the full text of the agreement, it is impossible to verify the accuracy of the statement. Therefore, the claim is unverifiable at this time.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:51 AMTrue
   The U.S. Department of State announced the signing of a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Paraguay on December 15, 2025. This agreement establishes a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. (thefederalnewswire.com) Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and highlights Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader in security matters. (breitbart.com) The agreement does not include the establishment of a U.S. military base or a permanent troop presence in Paraguay; instead, it provides for the temporary arrival of U.S. Department of Defense civil and military personnel for joint training exercises and capacity-building programs alongside Paraguayan forces. (en.mercopress.com)
   • https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/677153862-secretary-rubio-signs-status-of-forces-agreement-with-paraguay
   • https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2025/12/16/paraguays-conservative-government-signs-deal-for-u-s-troops-in-country
   • https://en.mercopress.com/2025/12/17/paraguay-among-key-us-allies-says-charge-d-affaires
4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:42 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement claims that a historic agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating various security interests. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this claim. Therefore, the statement's accuracy cannot be confirmed at this time.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:54 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement claims that a historic agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this specific claim. Without access to the official document or credible sources confirming the existence and details of such an agreement, the statement cannot be verified. Therefore, the verdict is Unverifiable.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:13 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement claims that a historic agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating various bilateral and multinational activities. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this claim. Therefore, the statement's accuracy cannot be confirmed at this time.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:43 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement claims that a historic agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating various security interests. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this claim. Therefore, the statement's accuracy cannot be confirmed at this time.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:36 PMUnverifiable
   The provided statement claims that a historic agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating various cooperative efforts. However, the official U.S. Department of State release from December 15, 2025, is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific details of the agreement. Without access to the official text or additional credible sources confirming the agreement's content, the accuracy of the statement cannot be determined. Therefore, the claim is unverifiable at this time.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:34 AMin_progress
   The U.S. Department of State's December 15, 2025, press release regarding Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez mentions a "historic agreement" establishing a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay. This agreement facilitates bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. However, the specific details of this agreement, including whether it is a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), are not provided in the available sources. Without access to the full text of the agreement or additional official documentation, it is not possible to definitively confirm the nature of the agreement. Therefore, the claim that the agreement provides a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay is plausible but cannot be fully verified with the current information.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:23 AMcomplete
    On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in Washington, D.C. This agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. (radionacional.gov.py)
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
    • https://www.radionacional.gov.py/2025/12/15-paraguay-y-los-estados-unidos-de-america-suscriben-acuerdo-de-cooperacion-para-combate-contra-crimen-organizado-transnacional/
11. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:51 PMcomplete
    The United States and Paraguay signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on December 15, 2025, establishing a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay. This agreement facilitates bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. (thefederalnewswire.com) Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and recognizes Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security in the Hemisphere. (miragenews.com)
    • https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/677153862-secretary-rubio-signs-status-of-forces-agreement-with-paraguay
    • https://www.miragenews.com/rubio-ramirez-sign-us-paraguay-forces-agreement-1590397/
12. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:47 PMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's website is currently inaccessible, preventing direct verification of the recent agreement between the U.S. and Paraguay. Historically, the U.S. and Paraguay have engaged in various agreements facilitating military cooperation, such as the Military Mission Agreement signed on December 10, 1943, which was extended multiple times, including a four-year extension requested by the Paraguayan Government in 1953. (history.state.gov) Additionally, the Air Transport Agreement signed on February 28, 1947, between the two nations, further exemplifies their collaborative efforts. (history.state.gov) Given the historical context and the nature of such agreements, it is plausible that the recent agreement establishes a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. However, without access to the specific details of the current agreement, a definitive assessment cannot be made.
    • https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1952-54v04/d665fn10
    • https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1947v08/d141
13. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:21 PMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, preventing access to the specific press release regarding Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez. Without this primary source, I cannot confirm the details of the agreement mentioned. Historically, the U.S. and Paraguay have engaged in various military cooperation agreements, such as the Lend-Lease Agreement signed on September 20, 1941, which provided defense articles and information to Paraguay. However, there is no publicly available information confirming a recent Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the U.S. and Paraguay. Therefore, I cannot verify the accuracy of the statement at this time.
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
14. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:33 AMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's press release from December 15, 2025, regarding Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez, is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties. Consequently, I cannot verify the specific details of the agreement mentioned in the statement. However, historical cooperation between the U.S. and Paraguay in defense and security has been robust, encompassing areas such as aerial surveillance, drug trafficking, and cybersecurity. (ip.gov.py) Given the longstanding nature of this partnership, it is plausible that the recent agreement establishes a framework for U.S. military and civilian personnel in Paraguay to facilitate joint training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. Without access to the specific details of the agreement, I cannot definitively confirm the accuracy of the statement.
    • https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/2025/03/06/marco-rubio-congratulates-paraguay-on-strengthening-aerial-surveillance/
    • https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/2025/03/08/paraguay-and-the-united-states-reaffirm-cooperation-in-the-fight-against-drug-trafficking/
    • https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/2024/11/27/paraguay-and-the-u-s-conclude-joint-cybersecurity-review-of-government-networks/
15. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:04 PMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, preventing access to the specific press release regarding Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez. Consequently, I cannot verify the details of the agreement mentioned in the claim. Historically, the United States and Paraguay have engaged in various military cooperation agreements, such as the Lend-Lease Agreement signed on September 20, 1941, which provided defense articles and information to Paraguay. (history.state.gov) Additionally, there have been agreements renewing U.S. military missions in Paraguay, including those from December 10, 1943, and October 27, 1943. (history.state.gov) However, without access to the specific details of the current agreement, I cannot confirm whether it establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay.
    • https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1941v07/d382fn10
    • https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1947v08/d197fn2
16. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 08:46 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of State announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on December 15, 2025. This agreement establishes a framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. (miragenews.com)
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
17. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:18 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of State announced on December 15, 2025, that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). This agreement establishes a clear framework for the presence and activities of U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay, facilitating bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests.
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
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