Paraguarí

Health surveillance reported no confirmed dengue cases, outbreaks or deaths during the latest three-week period. Suspected-case notifications nevertheless increased in ten regions, including Asunción.

The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) removed 37 irregular speed bumps, known locally as "lomadas," across six departments. Interventions included work on routes D030 and D032 affecting towns such as Liberación and General Resquín. In contrast, only one structure was removed in the department of Paraguarí after 17 years since Law No. 3,877/2009 came into force.

Horacio Cartes named Juan Carlos Baruja as Pedro Alliana’s running mate for 2028, while the vice president postponed the decision until after the municipal elections; in the same political landscape, Colorado Añetete declared support for Camilo Pérez and Hugo Ramírez, and the government and doctors reached a preliminary pay agreement amid a strike.

Paraguay will see temperatures fall to highs near or below 30°C, along with rain and storms this weekend. Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected, especially in the Chaco.

Paraguay produced over 65,000 tons of watermelon in 2023, generating USD 12 million, and projects exceeding 80,000 tons in 2024, with technical support from the government for both the domestic market and exports.

The city of Paraguarí, Paraguay, is promoting domestic tourism for the winter holidays with historical museums, the Cerro Hũ Ecological Park, adventure activities, and cultural events.

ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, has begun a socioeconomic census to determine financial compensation for 165 landowners affected by the easement for the new Valenzuela-Guarambaré transmission line, a 70-km project financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will cross five municipalities.

A cold air mass is bringing the coldest nights of the week to Paraguay, with temperatures potentially dropping to 3°C in the south and a risk of frost, according to an alert from the country's Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).

A court in Paraguarí sentenced a police officer to 15 years and a civilian to 9 years in prison for their roles in a robbery that resulted in the death of Swiss citizen Reto Schraner. The Public Prosecutor's Office is considering an appeal, deeming the sentences insufficient, while other suspects in the case remain at large.

The MTESS emphasized that work on national holidays in Paraguay must be paid at double the regular rate, according to Article 234 of the Labor Code, and that payment must be made in cash, with no option for compensatory time off.

The Paraguarí department has established itself as a holiday getaway destination, combining historical heritage — such as the Ybycuí iron foundry, the Carlos Antonio López railway complex, and the San Buenaventura church, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status — with nature, hiking trails, and culture in towns like Carapeguá and Cabañas.

The Paraguayan Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning for storms with winds of up to 80 km/h, heavy rain, lightning, and hail starting Sunday, with the phenomenon affecting 14 regions of the country through Monday night.

Pirayú is preparing to host the 11th edition of the National Chipa Festival from May 29 to 31, 2026, at the city's train station, featuring a gastronomic exhibition of local traditional products.