Category: Paraguay
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Paraguayan Adoptees Find Belonging At ‘A Night Of Connection’ In Asunción
By Belen Servín Link to story. When voices begin to fill the garden at the Tavolo del Creatore restaurant on the warm evening of 27 July, the atmosphere feels different from an ordinary gathering. Smiles, hugs and quiet conversations replace awkward introductions. Many of the people meeting each other share the same beginning: they are…
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Paraguay’s Lost Children #1: The International Adoptions In The Stroessner Era
by Sol Orrabalis Link to story For decades, thousands of Paraguayan children were adopted by families abroad. Often described as Paraguay’s “lost children” or “Stroessner babies”, many adult adoptees are now searching for their origins. At the same time, questions remain about the systems, vulnerabilities, and unanswered stories behind their departures. In the final years…
Transnational /Transcultural Adoption Project 