Mass media in Paraguay

Mass media in Paraguay consists of newspapers, television and radio, and the Internet has emerged as a significant form of communication since 1997. The History of Paraguay’s mass media is associated with its political developments. Paraguay’s media landscape is dominated by seven companies, so it is highly concentrated. Radio is the most crucial medium for accessing information. By February 2025, Paraguay has approximately 5.78 million Internet users. Facebook is the most visited social media platform in 2024. Paraguay ranked 84th out of 180 countries and territories all over the world in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index. The media has engaged in the electoral process since 1990, and political parties have used radio, television and social media to promote their propaganda.