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Hospital Regional de Pedro Juan Caballero

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Economy - Oct 1, 2026IPS Hospital in Ciudad del Este Removes 14-Kilogram Tumor, Demonstrating Local Capacity for Complex Surgery

The removal of a 14-kilogram liposarcoma at the IPS Regional Hospital in Ciudad del Este shows that complex surgery can be performed locally, serving patients in Alto Paraná without requiring travel to Asunción.

Security & Justice - Sep 11, 2026Paraguayan young woman rescued from sexual exploitation after false job offer in Brazil

A 20-year-old Paraguayan woman was rescued by Brazil’s Federal Police in Marechal Cândido Rondon after being lured to Brazil by a false job offer and taken to a brothel, while authorities investigate those responsible and possible other victims.

Society & Health - Sep 2, 20262027 budget raises spending by 11.2% but excludes pay increase for striking doctors

Paraguay’s 2027 General National Budget bill provides for spending of G. 166.322 trillion, an 11.2% increase and a deficit of up to 3.9% of GDP, but excludes the pay increase demanded by striking doctors, while five babies were transferred after a flea infestation in a neonatal unit in Ciudad del Este.

Infrastructure & Environment - Aug 29, 2026Peña decree authorizes transfer of Ciudad del Este land for Alto Paraná hospital

Decree No. 6,692, signed by Santiago Peña, authorizes the transfer for consideration of a military property spanning more than 9 hectares at Km 8 in Ciudad del Este to the Ministry of Health to build the Gran Hospital de Alto Paraná. Itaipú will fully finance the physical works, initially planned to have 204 inpatient beds and 56 intensive care beds.