Paraguay is fighting to preserve Guaraní, a language of roots and soul

Paraguay is fighting to preserve Guaraní, a language of roots and soul 12 mins ago Guaraní is one of Paraguay’s two official languages alongside Spanish. It is spoken by millions, yet its use remains mostly oral. Linguists warn fluency among younger generations is slipping. While early European missionaries documented it, the language faced periods of suppression, including postwar school bans. It still rarely appears in official documents, government records and literary works. Today, Paraguayans are working to preserve Guaraní. They emphasize its cultural and emotional significance, its role in shaping values and traditions, and its connection to Paraguayans’ spirituality.