SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security.

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1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:47 AMTech Error
   The provided link to the U.S. Department of State's press release on Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties. As a result, I am unable to verify the specific statement regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and its implications for U.S.-Paraguay relations. Without access to the original source, I cannot confirm the accuracy of the claim.
   • 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 attributes a quote to Secretary Rubio regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Paraguay, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to regional security and Paraguay's role as a regional leader. However, the official U.S. Department of State website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of this specific statement. Without access to the original source, the accuracy of the statement cannot be confirmed.
   • 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
   On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in Washington, D.C. 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. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States' commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay's growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security in the Hemisphere. (miragenews.com) This statement aligns with the official announcement of the SOFA signing.
   • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:43 AMUnverifiable
   The provided statement attributes a quote to Secretary Rubio regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Paraguay, emphasizing close coordination on regional security and Paraguay's growing importance as a regional leader. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the statement. Therefore, the claim cannot be verified 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 attributes a quote to Secretary Rubio regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Paraguay, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to regional security and Paraguay's role as a regional leader. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the statement. Therefore, the claim cannot be verified at this time.
   • 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 attributes a quote to Secretary Rubio regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Paraguay, emphasizing close coordination on regional security and Paraguay's role as a regional leader. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific content. Without access to the original statement or additional corroborating sources, the accuracy of the claim cannot be confirmed.
   • 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 attributes a quote to Secretary Rubio regarding the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with Paraguay, emphasizing the United States' commitment to regional security and Paraguay's role as a regional leader. However, the source article is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties, preventing verification of the specific content. Without access to the original statement, the accuracy of the claim cannot be confirmed.
   • 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 PMTrue
   On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), establishing a framework for U.S. military and civilian personnel in Paraguay. This agreement facilitates joint military training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States' commitment to closely coordinate with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay's growing role as a regional leader and champion for security in the Hemisphere. (thefederalnewswire.com)
   • https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/677153862-secretary-rubio-signs-status-of-forces-agreement-with-paraguay
9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:34 AMin_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 Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano. Consequently, I cannot verify the exact wording of Secretary Rubio's statement about the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and its implications for U.S.-Paraguay coordination on regional security. However, the U.S. Department of State has a history of engaging with Paraguay on security matters. For instance, in August 2025, Secretary Rubio participated in a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with Foreign Minister Ramírez Lezcano and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, focusing on cooperation in the examination of protection requests. (video.state.gov) Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Asunción provides travel advisories and legal assistance information for U.S. citizens in Paraguay, indicating ongoing diplomatic and security-related interactions. (travel.state.gov) Given the current unavailability of the specific press release, I cannot definitively confirm the accuracy of the statement regarding the SOFA's reflection of U.S. commitment to regional security coordination with Paraguay.
   • https://video.state.gov/detail/videos/top-stories/video/6376916616112/secretary-rubio-participates-in-a-memorandum-of-understanding-for-cooperation-in-the-examination-of-protection-requests-signing-ceremony
   • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Paraguay.html
   • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/Judicial-Assistance-Country-Information/Paraguay.html
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 Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in Washington, D.C. 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. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security in the hemisphere. (thefederalnewswire.com)
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
11. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:51 PMcomplete
    The United States and Paraguay signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on December 15, 2025, formalizing a framework for U.S. military and civilian personnel to operate in Paraguay. This agreement facilitates joint military training, intelligence sharing, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response, reflecting a commitment to regional security coordination. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the SOFA underscores the U.S. dedication to closely collaborating with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay's growing role as a regional leader and champion for security in the Western Hemisphere. (breitbart.com)
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
    • https://www.nampa.org/text/22809956
    • https://www.chron.com/news/world/article/paraguay-y-eeuu-valoran-hist-rico-acuerdo-de-21248160.php
12. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:47 PMcomplete
    On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in Washington, D.C. 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. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security in the Hemisphere. (thefederalnewswire.com)
    • https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/677153862-secretary-rubio-signs-status-of-forces-agreement-with-paraguay
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. Consequently, I cannot verify the exact wording of Secretary Rubio's statement about the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and its implications for U.S.-Paraguay coordination on regional security. However, the U.S. has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing diplomatic and security relations with Paraguay. For instance, the new U.S. Embassy in Asunción, completed in 2023, supports the expansion of these relations. (oboportfolio.state.gov) Additionally, the U.S. Department of State has issued travel advisories for Paraguay, indicating areas of increased caution due to crime, which may reflect ongoing security concerns. (travel.state.gov) Given the current unavailability of the specific press release, I cannot definitively confirm the accuracy of the statement regarding the SOFA's reflection of U.S. commitment to regional security coordination with Paraguay.
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
    • https://oboportfolio.state.gov/asuncion/
    • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/paraguay-travel-advisory.html
14. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:33 AMcomplete
    On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in Washington, D.C. 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. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States’ commitment to coordinate closely with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay’s growing importance as a regional leader and champion for security in the Hemisphere. (breitbart.com) This statement is accurate, as it aligns with the official announcement of the SOFA and Secretary Rubio's remarks.
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
15. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:04 PMcomplete
    On December 15, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), establishing a framework for U.S. military and Department of War civilian personnel in Paraguay. The agreement aims to facilitate bilateral and multinational training, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and other shared security interests. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the SOFA reflects the United States' commitment to closely coordinate with Paraguay on regional security and acknowledges Paraguay's growing role as a regional leader and champion for security in the hemisphere. (thefederalnewswire.com)
    • https://thefederalnewswire.com/stories/677153862-secretary-rubio-signs-status-of-forces-agreement-with-paraguay
16. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 08:46 AMin_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 Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano. Consequently, I cannot verify the exact wording of Secretary Rubio's statement about the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and its implications for U.S.-Paraguay coordination on regional security. However, the U.S. has engaged in various cooperative agreements with Paraguay, such as the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Requests, signed in August 2025. (video.state.gov) Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Asunción has been involved in infrastructure projects, indicating ongoing bilateral cooperation. (oboportfolio.state.gov) Given the current unavailability of the specific press release, I cannot definitively confirm the accuracy of the statement regarding the SOFA.
    • https://video.state.gov/detail/videos/top-stories/video/6376916616112/secretary-rubio-participates-in-a-memorandum-of-understanding-for-cooperation-in-the-examination-of-protection-requests-signing-ceremony
    • https://oboportfolio.state.gov/asuncion/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/05/US-Embassy-Asuncion_Monograph-Digital.pdf
17. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:18 AMin_progress
    The U.S. Department of State's December 15, 2025, press release on Secretary Rubio's meeting with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ramirez highlights the SOFA as a testament to the U.S. commitment to regional security coordination with Paraguay. However, the specific details of the SOFA are not publicly available, making it challenging to fully verify the claim. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Asunción's new facility underscores the strengthening of diplomatic and security relations between the two nations. (oboportfolio.state.gov)
    • https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/12/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-paraguay-foreign-minister-ramirez/
    • https://oboportfolio.state.gov/asuncion/
18. Original article · Dec 15, 2025
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