Ministerio de Tecnologías para la Información y Comunicación

Paraguay acknowledges a shortage of cybersecurity technicians after neutralizing, with U.S. support, a cyberattack attributed to China, a problem exacerbated by the private sector's salary competition.

The Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) provided false information to Congress by denying the execution of funds for digital advertising, concealing secret agreements worth up to US$ 8 million annually that were outsourced through the Itaipu Technological Park Foundation (PTI-PY).

Paraguay and Meta officially launch the MAFE Alert system, which uses Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger to notify users within a 160-kilometer radius and expedite the search for missing children and adolescents.

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 has approved an agreement granting regional legal validity to the digital identities of its member countries, allowing citizens and businesses to carry out cross-border procedures online without paper documentation.

A disinformation network linked to the government of Santiago Peña, operated by the digital agency Comunik, led by Juan "Jimmy" Villaverde and Fabio Morales, moved around half a million dollars through fake news pages and digital influencers to spread pro-government content, promote government policies, and attack opponents.

The Government of Paraguay, in partnership with Starlink, has launched 1,600 high-speed internet kits to connect rural schools, health centers, and remote communities, benefiting more than 50,000 students and teachers.

Basilio Núñez, president of the Paraguayan Congress, criticized a possible smear campaign funded by Santiago Peña’s government against journalists and opponents, involving the agency Digimarketing SAS and connections with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies. The case highlights concerns about political governance and internal party dynamics in Paraguay, with potential implications for regional stability.

Paraguay's Electronic Identity has surpassed 1.5 million users, representing around 30% of the population over 18 years of age, and enables access to more than 480 digital public services through the Portal Paraguay, with the 18-to-35 age group accounting for 56% of registrations.

MITIC confirmed having reported only two of at least 14 social media accounts linked to the "dirty campaign" against opponents, journalists, and media outlets critical of the Santiago Peña government, a response lawmakers investigating the case deemed insufficient.

Lawyer Cecilia Pérez denounced that the referral of complaints about the Santiago Peña government's "dirty campaign" to the Comptroller General's Office by Attorney General Emiliano Rolón Fernández represents an attempt to close the case, pointing out procedural flaws, failure to preserve evidence, and disparity in treatment compared to other investigations.

MITIC announced that access to platforms such as Portal Paraguay, MI IPS, and Digitalia will now require mandatory two-step authentication via SMS, in addition to a password, to strengthen digital security.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) has selected Consorcio TIC to equip the new State Modular Data Center, a multimillion-dollar investment financed by the IDB to be installed in Nueva Asunción, Presidente Hayes, with Tier III certification and a 20-month timeline.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has started meetings with executive branch entities to gather data and define priorities for the 2027 General National Budget. The meetings, which continue throughout the week, also monitor the 2026 budget execution.

Cartist deputies Rocío Abed and Yamil Esgaib, who chair committees on the topic, either failed to attend or left early from an institutional event on public access to information, drawing criticism over their commitment to transparency.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a request for information from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) regarding the alleged involvement of the Santiago Peña administration in a dirty campaign network on social media. The request seeks to clarify whether Juan Roberto "Jimmy" Villaverde, whom the president has denied any connection to, held official credentials and whether public funds were used for payments, including through binational entities such as Itaipú and Yacyretá.

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a request for information from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) and the Presidency to clarify whether state funds were used in a defamation campaign against journalists and media outlets. The request, filed by Deputy Raúl Benítez, focuses on the activities of Juan Roberto Villaverde Emategui and his company Comunik, as well as websites such as Sucia Política and Central Noticias.

President Santiago Peña is accused of denying ties to a digital communicator who received an official credential, while allegations of a smear campaign against government critics grow. The head of Mitic is pressured to resign for allegedly concealing data, and Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez faces corruption accusations from the United States.

Paraguay's Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) issued a warning about the growth of digital fraud, such as phishing and identity theft, and released recommendations to prevent citizens from falling victim to cybercriminals.

Authorities from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPBS) and the Social Security Institute (IPS) met to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and expand access to health services, with successful examples in Itapúa and Ayolas. The meeting also addressed challenges such as the shortage of specialized professionals and the need to plan new hospitals under a complementary model.

Documents obtained show that the Presidency of the Republic of Paraguay issued an official credential to Juan Roberto “Jimmy” Villaverde, identified as responsible for the Sucia Política page and a network of pro-government websites, in July 2025. The revelation contradicts the version of President Santiago Peña and Mitic authorities, who denied any formal link with Villaverde.

Mirtha Arias, the new IPS councilor, plans to reduce contribution evasion in border cities using technology and partnerships with DNIT and Mitic, aiming to increase revenue and improve insured members' health.