The governments of Paraguay and the United States issued a joint statement denouncing cyber espionage operations against Paraguayan state networks, which they attribute to actors linked to the Chinese government.
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German journalist Jonas Friedrich, who had called the Paraguayan national team "third-rate" before being eliminated by them, published a message of support for La Albirroja ahead of their Round of 16 match against France in the 2026 World Cup.
The EU's sanitary restrictions on Brazilian beef create opportunities for Paraguay to expand its exports to Europe, competing with Uruguay and Argentina for market share.
The 2026 school winter break in Paraguay will remain scheduled from July 13 to 24, with no changes despite the World Cup, after the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) concluded that the Paraguayan national team's night matches did not interfere with classes, and the tournament's key decisions will coincide exactly with the recess period.
Senator Rafael Filizzola stated that Paraguayan consumers are paying international prices for beef due to the sector's strong export orientation — around 90% of production is destined for the foreign market — and the high market concentration, in which five slaughterhouses account for approximately 85% of the country's beef processing. He voiced support for a bill that proposes capping the profit margin at 10% on three popular beef cuts.
The World Bank warns of a slowdown in global economic growth due to the conflict in the Middle East, but maintains an optimistic forecast of 4.4% GDP growth for Paraguay in 2026.
The Paraguayan forestry sector exported $8,575,626 worth of wood products in May 2026, reaching 28 countries, with the United States as the main destination, according to the National Forestry Institute (Infona).
International political analyst Héctor Sosa Gennaro stated that Paraguay is falling behind in strategy, training, and technology to confront transnational criminal factions such as the PCC and the Comando Vermelho, both designated by the United States as global terrorist organizations, and criticized the lack of concrete results from the cooperation agreement signed in March between Presidents Santiago Peña and Donald Trump.
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have approved a strike that could begin before Paraguay's World Cup 2026 debut against the United States, demanding better wages, a contract, and raising concerns over ICE immigration enforcement during the tournament.
Paraguayan attorney María Fernanda Melgarejo Ainsworth warned about the limitations of the U.S. B1/B2 tourist visa and the consequences of violating its rules, following the case of singer Marilina, who had her visa revoked before traveling. She emphasized that immigration enforcement remains active for the entire duration of the visa and that any paid work requires specific visa categories such as the O-1 or P-3.
FIFA has confirmed Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate Paraguay's opening match against the United States at the 2026 World Cup on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Paraguayan exports with a Certificate of Origin totaled $693 million in May, with the Americas as the main market ($510 million), led by Brazil ($190 million), followed by Argentina ($170 million) and Chile ($60 million).
The Paraguayan national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup is boosting tourism and consumption in the country, with around 2,000 Paraguayans traveling to the United States on unprecedented charter flights, while sectors such as food, beverages, meat, and retail are bracing for a sharp surge in sales during the Albirroja's matches.
Producers in Alto Paraná are forecasting a record corn harvest and export volumes, provided no frosts occur by mid-June, after crops overcame initial water stress with no reported pest infestations.
Paraguayan exporters warned the Central Bank about the losses caused by the dollar's 23% depreciation over one year, which is affecting sectors such as cassava, pork, the forestry industry, and recycling.
Paraguay is accelerating the modernization of its Armed Forces with U.S. support, including the purchase of armored vehicles and the creation of counterterrorism units to combat organized crime.
Defense Minister Óscar González stated that organized crime and terrorism are the main threats to Paraguayan sovereignty, as he pushed back against opposition criticism of the military cooperation agreement with the United States and detailed an investment plan of over US$179 million for the Armed Forces.
The 20th edition of the Asunción International Book Fair kicks off on May 28 at the Mariscal Convention Center, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors through June 7. The United States is the guest of honor, amid celebrations of the 250th anniversary of its independence.
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Paraguay unanimously decided to keep the policy rate at 5.50% per year, amid strong domestic economic activity and external uncertainties.
Alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset has postponed his US court hearing to July, while his ex-wife, Gianina García Troche, has been formally charged by Paraguayan authorities with money laundering in the A Ultranza Py operation.
Paraguayan and Ecuadorian authorities carried out operations to rescue minors living on the streets and victims of exploitation. In Paraguay, 42 children and adolescents were taken off the streets in Ciudad del Este. In Ecuador, six foreign minors were rescued from a trafficking network linked to the Lev Tahor sect.
The National Police Investigations Department arrested a group suspected of targeting victims at airports and shopping malls to steal high-value watches. Among the cases attributed to the gang is the attack on former senator Armando Espínola. A Venezuelan national and several Paraguayans were detained, and vehicles used in the crimes were seized.
On the fourth anniversary of the murder of prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, his brother Francisco harshly criticized the lack of results from investigations in Paraguay, pointing to failures in the administrations of Sandra Quiñónez and Emiliano Rolón, and warned that the country risks becoming a 'narco-nation'.
The Frente Guasú, a Paraguayan leftist coalition, accused President Santiago Peña of maintaining an outdated foreign policy by continuing to recognize Taiwan as a country, while the US moves closer to China. The group demands the government establish diplomatic relations with Beijing before a possible Chinese reunification.