Cámara de Diputados de Paraguay

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies declared a national emergency for small-scale yerba mate producers, facing a price crisis that threatens hundreds of families. The measure, proposed by Deputy Germán Solinger, requires the state to comply with the Agrarian Statute and intervene in the relationship between producers and buyers.

Paraguay’s Senate gave partial approval to a bill authorizing the Ministry of Economy and Finance to pay late-payment interest to road-building companies. The proposal now moves to the Chamber of Deputies.

In an inter-institutional workshop organized by the Ministry of Justice, deputies and representatives of the Executive branch discussed the implementation of the Public Information Access Law, focusing on government transparency and strengthening democracy.

Paraguay's Ministry of Environment and Social Development (Mades) issued an opinion against a bill that would allow hydrocarbon prospecting and exploration in Médanos del Chaco National Park, a protected area of 605,000 hectares. The decision is based on principles of environmental non-regression and conservation, and has the support of environmental organizations.

Family and entities delivered a note to the president of IPS to save the house of the country's first female lawyer, which is at risk of collapsing. The project aims to transform the property into a cultural and women's shelter center.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill requiring original credit instruments to be deposited with the courts and returned to the debtor after the debt is paid, aiming to combat the scheme known as the ‘Promissory Note Mafia.’ However, the final version excluded electronic promissory notes, contrary to a recommendation from the Supreme Court. A second bill, imposing a 20% fine on creditors who fail to return documents within five days, passed in general and will be reviewed article by article next week.

The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies postponed for two weeks the vote on a controversial bill that would automatically extinguish the obligation to pay child support when the child turns 18, without the need for a court decision. The proposal, authored by Cartist deputies Jatar Fernández and Hugo Meza, sparked strong reactions from opposition lawmakers and thematic committees, who consider it a setback for children's and adolescents' rights.

The Paraguayan Senate approved, amid heated debate, a bill authorizing the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to pay about US$100 million in late interest on unpaid construction certificates. The measure, which now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, was criticized by opposition lawmakers, who consider it unconstitutional and question the lack of transparency regarding the works.

The National Police recovered two Toyota Hilux trucks stolen in the Alto Paraná department. One was abandoned in a soybean field after a chase; the other was located near the Paraná River in Ciudad del Este with drone assistance. Two men were arrested.

The 26th edition of Paraguay's largest construction fair begins Thursday in Luque, bringing together over 200 companies and 300 booths in a new venue set to boost the real estate and industrial sectors.

The Board of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS) approved the award of a tender for medical supplies worth G. 17 billion, well below the initially projected G. 32 billion, representing savings of over G. 15 billion.

The Legislation Committee of Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies issued a favorable opinion on the Senate's ratification, which raises the maximum sentence for adolescents in serious crimes from 8 to 15 years, amending article 207 of the Childhood and Adolescence Code (Law No. 1,680/2001). The bill now moves to a final vote on the floor of the Lower House.

Independent deputy Raúl Benítez harshly criticized colleague Édgar Olmedo, the Chamber's representative on the Magistrates Council, for voting in favor of prosecutor Aldo Cantero on the shortlist for criminal judge in Asunción, to the detriment of prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak, who led the investigation into the A Ultranza Py case. Benítez called Cantero a "hired hitman" and demanded explanations for the vote.

Liz Torres reports the theft of Matrix, a German shepherd who serves as emotional support for her 7-year-old daughter Cloe, who has autism. The crime occurred in San Antonio, in the Central department, and was captured by security cameras. The family asks for help locating the animal.

The Paraguayan Senate's Foreign Relations Committee issued a favorable opinion on the Executive's bill to incorporate the Secretariat for the Development of Repatriates and National Refugees into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to eliminate duplication of functions and optimize spending. The Chamber of Deputies had already approved the matter with amendments, and the text now goes to the Senate for final analysis.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies, in its session of May 19, 2026, buried the possibility of intervention in seven municipalities, including Lima, Emboscada, Tomás Romero Pereira, Yby Yaú, Ñemby, Ybyrarobaná, and Juan León Mallorquín. The decision comes less than three weeks before the internal party elections of June 7, shielding mayors seeking reelection who face allegations of corruption, phantom public works, and embezzlement.

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a series of information requests regarding suspicious tenders at the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), totaling US$63 million. Deputies from different parties called for the former head of the agency, Jorge Brítez, to face criminal prosecution, while criticizing current president Isaías Fretes for not having filed a formal complaint so far.

The Paraguayan Volunteer Fire Department (CBVP) demands urgent payment of over G. 10 billion withheld by the Municipality of Asunción since 2020. Mayor Luis Bello called a meeting, but volunteers request a concrete payment schedule to avoid operational collapse.

The Cartist majority in Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies rejected yet another request for information on the allocation of teaching positions in the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC), amid accusations of political favoritism. Deputy Johanna Ortega called Minister Luis Fernando Ramírez 'useless, a puppet' and a defender of politicians.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a law requiring the judicial deposit of original credit instruments, such as promissory notes and checks, during enforcement proceedings. The measure aims to increase transparency and security in debt collection processes, allowing the creditor to keep the document as a judicial depositary, subject to criminal liability for non-compliance. The bill now goes to the Executive Branch for enactment.

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved, in an ordinary session, a bill establishing uniform rules for obtaining, renewing, and rehabilitating driver's licenses for people with hearing disabilities, prohibiting automatic refusal based solely on the condition.

The Budget Committee of Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies issued a favorable opinion on the bill enabling the commuter rail, through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement. The initiative, already approved in the Senate, is considered an absolute priority by President Santiago Peña, according to the President of the Chamber, Raúl Latorre. The plan includes an initial 18 km phase to Luque and future expansion to Ypacaraí, with capacity to transport more than 40,000 people per day.

Colorado Party deputy Yamil Esgaib refuses to show his business administration degree, questioned because it was issued by the same university involved in the scandal of former senator Hernán Rivas. He says he has nothing to hide but will only present the document 'when he feels like it.'

Deputy Esteban Samaniego (ANR) faces a new episode of violence: his guard Juan Pablo Martínez Ayala, who receives G. 10.5 million as a 'legislative assistant' in the Chamber of Deputies, is accused of assaulting and shooting a resident in Quyquyhó. Samaniego has three pending requests for removal of immunity due to previous assaults.