The Republic of Paraguay ("Paraguay") announced today the commencement of an offer to purchase for cash (the "Offer") from each registered holder or beneficial owner (each, a "Holder" and, collectively, the "Holders") the outstanding bonds of the series set forth in the table below (collectively, the "Existing Bonds"), such that the maximum amount to be paid for the Existing Bonds validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer, not including interest accrued and unpaid thereon, is to be determined by Paraguay in its sole discretion (such amount for each series, the "Maximum Purchase Price").   [...]