Prostitution in Paraguay Prostitution in Paraguay Prostitution in Paraguay is legal for persons over the age of 18, but related activities such as brothel keeping are prohibited. Prostitution is common in the country. Brothels are also common, even some rural villages have a small bar/brothel on the outskirts. Whilst there is no red-light district in the capital, Asunción, street prostitution is widespread in the city centre,especially around Plaza Uruguaya. Brothels are also common in the city centre. Prostitutes can also be found in bars and discos. There are about 30 "motels" in and around the city that cater for illicit sex. Rented by
Foreign relations of Paraguay and international relations of Paraguay are officially handled by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, which answers to the executive branch of the government. The current Minister of Foreign Relations as of 2018 is Luis Alberto Castiglioni Unlike any other country in South America, Paraguay recognizes the Republic of China instead of the People's Republic of China. Although not a particularly large country in absolute terms, Paraguay presently is the largest country maintaining official diplomatic relations with the Republic of China. Paraguay is a member of the following international organizations: CAN (associate), FAO, G-11, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD (also known as