Luque

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.

Mercosur and Japan have begun negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement that could create one of the world’s largest free trade zones, with a combined GDP of $7 trillion and a focus on sectors such as agribusiness, energy, and the automotive industry.

The Mercosur Summit kicked off in Luque with a focus on the trade agreement with the European Union and negotiations over the Itaipú energy tariff.

Prosecutor Ingrid Cubilla led the forensic examination of a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A executive jet seized with 261.6 kg of premium marijuana in Paraguay. The aircraft had departed from Miami and was intercepted at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport during the transfer of the drugs to a pickup truck.

Judge Lici Teresita Sánchez ordered the seizure and deposit into an account of amounts in guaraníes, reais, and dollars related to Operation Air Box, which dismantled a premium marijuana trafficking network in Asunción and Luque, resulting in the confiscation of money, drugs, and the arrest of those involved.

Paraguay's tourist lodges are rolling out promotions—such as a third night free and special discounts—to counter low winter occupancy driven by seasonal factors, the election year, and the approaching 2026 World Cup, with nightly rates ranging from G. 80,000 to G. 250,000.

Luque leads real estate growth in Greater Asunción, driven by public infrastructure investments, support for local industrial development, and prominence in the Che Róga Porã housing program.

The Executive Branch enacted Law 7665 to implement the commuter rail system in Asunción, with an investment of US$480 million and construction scheduled to begin in April 2027 in partnership with the United Arab Emirates.

A gang disguised as Dinatran agents stole a shipment of the drug tirzepatide in Luque, Paraguay, and attempted to kidnap Chinese businessman Jin Xiaodi, a suspect in an international fraud case, in a foiled attack near Silvio Pettirossi Airport.

Paulo Cándido Oliveira Da Silva, 39, considered the "ambassador" of the Comando Vermelho in Paraguay, was arrested in Luque during Operation Puma Py and expelled from the country in June 2026. He reportedly confessed to Brazilian authorities to the murders of 18 people during his time in Paraguay, including the killing of Arnaldo Rotela Gauto, known as "the king of cattle rustling," who was killed in Yuty in August 2024.

Uruguayan player Alejandro Silva, a former Olimpia midfielder, had his home at the Country Club Montesol in Luque robbed while he was on vacation in Brazil, with the criminals making off a safe containing approximately 3,000 dollars, three Tag Heuer watches, and jewelry.

The El Niño phenomenon is expected to reach Paraguay between July and August, bringing heavy rains, high temperatures, and flood risks, with government agencies already working on preventive measures.

The National Police's Anti-Narcotics Department arrested Paulo Candio Oliveira, a 39-year-old Brazilian and key link in the Comando Vermelho, during Operativo Puma PY in the Cuarto Barrio neighborhood of Luque, where a cell phone, a laptop, sheets of cocaine, and other evidence were seized. He will be deported from Paraguay and handed over to Brazil.

The commuter rail project in Asunción is being challenged by engineer Guillermo López Flores, who argues that the initiative constitutes a 30-year hidden sovereign debt, financed by annual government subsidies, with the Guaranteed Minimum Revenue mechanism ensuring minimum revenue for the Special Purpose Company responsible for building and operating the system.

The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) intercepted a jet from Miami carrying approximately 261 kilograms of premium marijuana on Saturday and detained several U.S. citizens at a private hangar at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque, as part of the Colibrí Program.

Itaipú Binacional is investing more than G. 20.5 billion in the comprehensive revitalization of Ñu Guasu Park in Luque, with works including the renovation of restrooms, roadways, fencing, parking areas, and playgrounds, as well as the construction of a new User Service Center.

Itaipú Binacional plans to install up to 14,000 MW of floating solar power on its reservoir, a capacity equivalent to that of the current hydroelectric plant. By utilizing 10% of the water surface, the project aims to reduce reliance on hydropower and minimize evaporation. This initiative builds on the success of a pilot plant that already supplies part of the facility's internal consumption and is currently being expanded to include battery storage.

Paraguay’s National Police have concluded that the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Araguá is already operating in the country and has begun recruiting local citizens. The investigation was driven by the capture of three suspects in Luque, including two Paraguayans and one Venezuelan, linked to a series of luxury-watch robberies in Asunción.

The 26th International Fair of Construction Equipment, Machinery, and Materials – Constructecnia – will be held from May 21 to 24 at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque. The event brings together around 900 brands and 200 companies, with a program that includes conferences, business rounds, and panels on public works financing, energy, social housing, and mining.

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 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.

João Morel, 42, was shot dead in Pedro Juan Caballero. Police are investigating the possibility of mistaken identity, as the victim owned a body shop and paint workshop.

The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the legal changes proposed by the Executive to speed up the Commuter Train, which will link Asunción to Luque. Public Works Minister Claudia Centurión stated that construction will begin in the first half of 2027, with engineering and supervision already contracted and a team from the United Arab Emirates working in the country.

A dense fog covered Asunción and cities of the Central Department on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and affecting ground and air traffic. The Director of Meteorology, Eduardo Mingo, explained that the phenomenon is called fog when visibility is less than one kilometer, and mist when it is greater. The Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Luque recorded low visibility, but no flights were canceled, according to Dinac.