Mercado de Limpio

A large fire destroyed two commercial establishments at the Limpio Municipal Market in the Central Department on Sunday afternoon. Six fire companies prevented the flames from spreading, but the lack of hydrants on site forced the use of water tanker trucks, reviving long-standing complaints from merchants about precarious electrical installations and difficult access to water.

A large fire hit the Limpio Municipal Market on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, 2026, destroying two commercial halls and mobilizing volunteer firefighters and the National Police. There were no casualties, but material damage is significant. The probable cause, according to initial reports, is an electrical fault, still under investigation.

A fire hit two stalls at the Limpio Market, reigniting traders' concerns about outdated wiring and the absence of hydrants in the area. Firefighters controlled the flames, but the lack of infrastructure hampered the response.

A large fire consumed a commercial establishment at Limpio Market, Central Department, on the afternoon of May 18. Volunteer firefighters controlled the flames and there were no injuries, only material damage. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

A fire destroyed two adjoining halls at the Municipal Market of Limpio on Sunday (17), with no injuries. Six volunteer fire companies controlled the flames, which consumed clothing and footwear. The lack of hydrants forced the use of water tanker trucks. Initial suspicion points to a short circuit.

A police patrol in Mayor Otaño, Itapúa, ended with the seizure of 760 kg of marijuana, the arrest of Nazario Lencina Oliveira, and the death of Miguel Ángel Talavera Amarilla after an exchange of gunfire.