The Expo Paraguay 2026, the country's largest multi-sector fair, begins this Saturday in Mariano Roque Alonso, focusing on business, a job fair, and an extensive schedule of concerts and entertainment running until July 26.
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Pytagua coverage mentioning Mariano Roque Alonso.
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.
Residents of the San Blas neighborhood in Mariano Roque Alonso, Central Department, denounce constant noise pollution at a house reportedly occupied by Brazilian medical students. Despite complaints and calls to the police, the situation persists.
Brazilian group Dass, a manufacturer of footwear and apparel for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, and Umbro, announced an investment of about US$40 million to set up a plant in Mariano Roque Alonso, near Asunción, under the maquila regime. The company already generates about 600 jobs in the country.
A sworn declaration submitted to the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic shows that the assets of Jorge Brítez, former president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), increased by more than G. 682 million during his term, ending with 19 properties and a net worth exceeding G. 32.5 billion.
A vehicle became trapped in a large hole with accumulated water in the city of Mariano Roque Alonso, reigniting outrage among drivers and neighbors, who demand action from authorities and warn of the constant danger on the road.
Paraguay's maquila regime recorded exports of US$471 million in the first four months of 2026, an increase of US$83 million compared to the same period in 2025. The sector generated 1,154 new jobs and approved 24 new investment programs. Additionally, brands such as Fila, Umbro, Nike, ASICS, and Champion are already producing in the country, with emphasis on the partnership between Grupo Texcin and Grupo Dass.