Itapúa

Health surveillance reported no confirmed dengue cases, outbreaks or deaths during the latest three-week period. Suspected-case notifications nevertheless increased in ten regions, including Asunción.

Paving work on 11.7 kilometers of the Ruta de los Inmigrantes in Itapúa is 68.79% complete, with base, drainage and road-safety work underway, while another 32 kilometers await bidding; the project aims to facilitate agricultural transport and boost mobility and tourism in Hohenau.

A Brazilian merchant was held hostage and robbed in María Auxiliadora, Itapúa, and the suspects’ escape in a Toyota Hilux ended in a police chase and shootout recorded by security cameras; 21-year-old Walter Eliezer Vera Aquino was detained, while the second suspect remained at large.

Paraguay expanded rapid HIV testing across the public health network and accelerated the start of antiretroviral treatment: 371,480 tests were conducted in 2025, while 180 people began therapy between November 2025 and August 2026, including 139 in 2026.

TECHO Paraguay is seeking to raise G. 1.55 billion by Saturday, September 5, to assist more than 500 vulnerable families, with about 8,400 volunteers mobilized at 211 locations and donations earmarked for emergency housing, community infrastructure and social projects.

Truck driver Nicolás Bourscheidt Alves was fined about G. 1.17 million after being filmed performing the dangerous “quebradinha” maneuver with a semitrailer on Ruta PY06 in Trinidad, Itapúa.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a World Bank-linked USD 1 million grant for preparatory studies for Itapúa’s logistics infrastructure and transport project. Separately, it is considering a request to question MOPC Minister Claudia Centurión after the Pedrozo crash that killed six people, but the initiative is likely to be rejected by the majority.

Paraguay’s Defense Ministry contracted snack kits worth up to G. 1.8 billion for more than 2,000 military personnel deployed to provide security at Rally del Paraguay in Itapúa, reigniting debate over public spending under the government’s austerity policy.

The National Police commander says more than 200 officers received discharge after integrity assessments and polygraph tests used in the annual promotion process. No official list or independent verification was available, and failing the test does not by itself constitute evidence of corruption or criminal proceedings.

Sami Pajari won Rally del Paraguay 2026 for his third consecutive victory of the WRC season. Diego Domínguez Bejarano won WRC2 at home, while Santiago Peña said he would work to bring more competitions to Paraguay; Pedro Alliana presented Andrea Lafarja as the first Paraguayan woman to reach a World Rally Championship podium.

Paraguay will see temperatures fall to highs near or below 30°C, along with rain and storms this weekend. Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected, especially in the Chaco.

Women account for 16% of mayoral candidacies in Paraguay’s 2026 municipal elections, up from 12.9% in 2021, while they represent 32% of registrations for Municipal Councils, according to the Supreme Tribunal of Electoral Justice, which is providing training to expand women’s political participation.

The Ministry of Health assigned 44 ambulances to Rally Paraguay, prompting criticism over the temporary concentration of resources and raising questions about emergency capacity, public-resource allocation and regional event planning.

The historic ships Cañonero Paraguay and Patrullero Capitán Cabral docked for the first time in Encarnación, attracting thousands of visitors during their stay linked to the World Rally Championship (WRC), after a journey that faced a storm and consumed 31,852 liters of fuel.

Itapúa department in Paraguay is preparing to host the 2026 World Rally Championship stage, expecting to surpass the previous edition's attendance, generate temporary jobs, boost local tourism, and implement a comprehensive security plan and naval attractions.

Paraguay integrated its police databases with Interpol for real-time queries, while Parliament debates a bill granting police access to private security cameras.

Paraguay's hotel sector recorded 43% growth in the first half of 2026, with an average occupancy of 61% driven mainly by business tourism and markets from Argentina and Brazil.

The Tourism Minister and the Governor of Itapúa launched a tourist guide for the WRC Ueno Rally del Paraguay 2026, whose organizers project the attraction of 400,000 visitors with new attractions at the event.

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill modifying the 2026 budget to grant tax exemptions for imports related to Events of International Sporting Relevance, sending the proposal to the Executive Branch for approval.

Presidential hopeful Miguel Prieto promises comprehensive public healthcare and salary improvements, while denouncing judicial persecution by the Colorado Party and an alleged PLRA collusion to benefit the ANR in the 2028 elections.

Paraguayan institutions, including the Highway Patrol and Security Forces, are finalizing security preparations and volunteer training for the WRC Rally del Paraguay 2026, which takes place in August in Itapúa.

The "Ahorrá PY" campaign, promoted by the Paraguayan Chamber of Wholesale and Retail Merchants with government support, offers discounts on more than 400 basic basket products starting this Saturday.

Paraguay's Meteorology and Hydrology Directorate has issued an alert for severe storms with winds up to 90 km/h and possible hail that will affect the entire country over the weekend.

Paraguay's Ministry of Health is preparing a large-scale operation with 500 professionals, 42 fixed posts, 44 ambulances, and five mobile clinics for the World Rally Championship in Itapúa in August 2026, centered on the region's General Hospital.