List of Famous people born in Paraguay

Virginia Carlota Corvalán was a Paraguayan lawyer and feminist. She was born on 9 February 1900 in Asunción, Paraguay, to Miguel Corvalán and Ana Casco. She studied at the National College, graduating in 1918, and was the only woman of the 40 graduates in that term. Between 1919 and 1921, she was actively campaigning for women's rights. She was a co-founder and participant in the Centro Feminista Paraguayo, which was pushing for passage of the draft law on equal rights between men and women, introduced by deputy Telémaco Silvera. The Center was the first feminist organization in Paraguay and included members such as Serafina Dávalos, Carmen Garcete, Carmen Gatti, Felicidad González, Adela Ibáñez, Ermelinda Ortiz, Sabrina Sapena Pastor, Catalina Steward, and Elida Ugarriza, among many others.

Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Alanyaspor.

Ever Milton Cantero Benítez is a Paraguayan footballer who last played for Guaireña in Chile.

José María Ortigoza Ortiz is a Paraguayan football striker who currently plays for Cerro Porteño.

Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is a Paraguayan politician who was President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012. Previously he was a Roman Catholic priest and bishop, serving as Bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro from 1994 to 2005. He was elected as president in 2008, an election that ended 61 years of rule by the Colorado Party.

Nestor Adrián Fernández Palacios is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Luis Ángel González Macchi was the President of Paraguay from 1999 until 2003.

Manuel Ortiz Guerrero was a Paraguayan poet and musician.

Ronald Renato Huth Candia is a Paraguayan footballer who plays for Boca Unidos in Argentine.

Juan Rodrigo Rojas Avelar is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Club Olimpia.