Starting in 2026, businesses in Asunción will be required to obtain a commercial license from the Municipal Government, presenting documents such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (RUC), proof of income, a fire prevention plan, and property documentation, with in-person processing and a variable cost based on the company's assets.
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The union of Ministry of Education and Sciences employees requested suspension of the move to the new headquarters in Puerto de Asunción due to a series of structural problems, including lack of water, leaks, cockroach infestation, and poor access conditions.
The dismantling of the high-voltage towers on Asunción's North Waterfront has entered its final stage, with completion expected by July 24, as part of the undergrounding of nearly 3 km of transmission lines and the Urban Resilience Project in the Coastal Strip.
The municipality of Asunción, under the administration of Mayor Luis Bello, allocated 90% of the municipal budget to payroll and administrative expenses between January and April 2026, leaving less than 8% for urban infrastructure investments.
Councilman Álvaro Grau described as a "veiled threat" the note sent to the Asunción City Hall by the representative of the municipal bondholders, José Montero, who accepts payment of more than G. 90 billion for the overdue bond debt but reserves the right for creditors to take future legal action.
The deadline to renew vehicle registration in Asunción is June 30, after which the Municipality will impose fines equivalent to four minimum daily wages on drivers who operate vehicles without the required safety seal.
Asunción is facing a fiscal crisis following the diversion of more than G. 500 billion from the G8 bond, originally intended for stormwater drainage works, during the administration of former mayor Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez. Meanwhile, the current administration under Luis Bello is paying contractors with current municipal revenue, while residents endure poor public services, including potholed streets that cause accidents, inconsistent garbage collection, and chaotic traffic.
Residents of the Buena Vista neighborhood in Caacupé, Paraguay, peacefully protested against the possible installation of a 5G antenna near a school and homes, gathering more than 100 signatures against the project and awaiting a public hearing in July.
The Assunção City Hall is facing a financial crisis after the embezzlement of 500 billion guaranis intended for stormwater drainage projects, which led to duplicate payments and investigations into the management of the funds.
Asunción organizes the "El Centro Alienta" celebration to welcome up to 50,000 fans in the historic center for the Paraguayan National Team’s debut at the 2026 World Cup, with security and infrastructure plans in place for the event.
The Municipality of Asunción has launched the "World Cup Discount" campaign, offering up to 100% exemptions on fines and interest, 10% discounts for lump-sum payments, and installment plans of up to six payments without interest for taxpayers who settle their debts with the municipality by June 30, including a daily raffle for official Paraguay national team jerseys.
A Brazilian company has signed an agreement with the municipality of Itakyry, in the department of Alto Paraná, to retrofit the local ethanol plant, which has been idle for over a decade, and produce ethanol from corn instead of sugarcane, with operations expected to resume before the end of the year.
The Municipality of Asunción is preparing temporary shelters and emergency protocols in anticipation of potential flooding of the Paraguay River, whose current level stands at 3.15 meters and could reach between 3.80 and 4 meters by the end of the month.
Asunción mayoral candidate Soledad Núñez has reported the dismantling of garbage trucks, tractors and other city assets, which she says are being stripped for parts under interim mayor Luis Bello. She pledged an overhaul of municipal asset control and use.
Alejandro Buzó, director of Zonal Markets, appeared unsolicited before the Municipal Board to rebut allegations of supposed parallel cash boxes at Mercado 4, presenting revenue data and permit-holder records.
A resident of the Cañada del Ybyray neighborhood says her home was destroyed in an irregular eviction, while an alleged direct-sale scheme of municipal land continues to operate in prime areas of the capital, with signs of corruption and pressure on precarious occupants.
Asunción Mayor Luis Bello received representatives of the volunteer fire departments and agreed to set up a weekly technical panel to regularize overdue construction-tax payments that have accumulated to more than G$ 10 billion since 2020. The debt threatens station operations and triggered a crisis alert.
The Paraguayan Volunteer Fire Department (CBVP) demands urgent payment of over G. 10 billion withheld by the Municipality of Asunción since 2020. Mayor Luis Bello called a meeting, but volunteers request a concrete payment schedule to avoid operational collapse.
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a law requiring the judicial deposit of original credit instruments, such as promissory notes and checks, during enforcement proceedings. The measure aims to increase transparency and security in debt collection processes, allowing the creditor to keep the document as a judicial depositary, subject to criminal liability for non-compliance. The bill now goes to the Executive Branch for enactment.
The asphalt repair on Avenida Rodríguez de Francia at Mercado 4 lasted less than seven months. The road has again developed potholes and standing wastewater, exposing the failure of Mayor Luis Bello's (ANR-HC) administration, which continues the neglect model of his predecessor. Despite collecting US$18.2 million in 2025 for street maintenance, the capital's road infrastructure remains in ruins.
The Municipality of Asunción reminds that the deadline to renew driver's licenses expires on May 31. The Centro Paraguayo Japonés (CPJ) and a post in the Sajonia neighborhood are authorized for the service. Drivers aged 65 or older must undergo mandatory annual medical exams, according to Ordinance 113/17.
Paraguay's volunteer firefighter corps (CBVP, known as yellows) and Asunción's corps (CBVA, blues) denounced that the capital's city hall has accumulated a debt exceeding G. 10 billion related to the transfer of 3.5% of the construction tax, as established by Municipal Ordinance No. 186/12. After the public protest, Mayor Luis Bello received representatives and set up a working group to regularize payments.
Around 120,000 people took part in the festivities for the 215th anniversary of National Independence in the Historic Center of Asunción, with a cultural, gastronomic, and artistic program organized by the Office of the First Lady, the government, the city hall, and local entities.
About 230 volunteers, including diplomats, students, and Taiwanese residents, cleaned the Costanera of Asunción this Sunday. The environmental event coincided with Taipei's global appeal for participation in the World Health Assembly, blocked by China.