It may sound like an urban legend, but according to
local lore, there is a trove of buried treasure in Paraguay. In recent
years, the land-locked South American country has become a big draw for
fortune hunters set on uncovering hidden gems.
Now,
the treasure-hunting craze that has captivated the people of Paraguay is
becoming a national obsession. But the pursuit to strike it rich is
posing problems to the country’s cultural heritage.