Two 9-year-old twin brothers were found on a farm in the Potrerito colony in Capitán Bado showing signs of intoxication. Their mother reported the stepfather, who took them from school and disappeared. The children were transferred to the Regional Hospital of Pedro Juan Caballero. The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the case.
Capitán Bado
Ciudad del departamento de Amambay, Paraguay, donde ocurrió el presunto rapto e intoxicación de dos menores.
The Deputy Transport Ministry has begun monitoring bus frequency and routes using the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (SICM), which cross-references GPS data and electronic fare collection. The measure aims to curb so-called "reguladas" and will have an initial three-month phase during peak hours.
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