Two armed young men invaded the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county, and opened fire on worshippers. Local police shot the attackers, but three civilians died. The attack prompted increased security at mosques in New York.
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Emisora de radio paraguaya que publicó la noticia sobre la defensa de José Argaña.
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in the last evaluated period. Young people aged 25 to 29 lead with 97.1%, while inequality between urban areas (88.2%) and rural areas persists, with San Pedro and Caazapá recording the lowest rates.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a federal order restricting for 30 days the entry of foreigners who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, due to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has caused about 80 deaths.
Between May 10 and 16, the National Highway Patrol Directorate carried out 616 control and inspection procedures on highways across Paraguay, resulting in the removal of 118 drivers for serious infractions, including 17 for drunk driving and 72 for prohibited overtaking. There were 26 traffic accidents, half with injuries.
Prosecutor Amelia Bernal detailed the failures in the investigation of a sexual abuse complaint that preceded the filicide followed by suicide in Lambaré. The victim's mother displayed contradictory behavior, tried to throw herself in front of a vehicle with her son, and threatened to jump from a roof, but the boy was rescued and handed over to an aunt. Medical exams ruled out physical and sexual violence, and the child did not attend psychological interviews, preventing the indictment of any suspect.
A 35-year-old Brazilian citizen was kidnapped and forced to transfer about 60 million guaranis (45,000 reais) after arranging a meeting via Grindr in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. Seven armed men ambushed him, stole his iPhone 17 Pro Max, and held him hostage for hours to carry out Pix transfers. Police were unable to locate the exact site of the crime.
On World Hypertension Day, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay warns that the condition already affects 38.6% of the population and is the leading preventable cause of premature death. This year's campaign emphasizes periodic measurement as an essential tool for early detection, given the high rate of underdiagnosis worldwide.
A 42-year-old woman was detained in Ypané after allegedly assaulting her husband and two young daughters, spreading gasoline inside the house, and threatening to set it on fire. Police intervened after neighbors called 911.
Paraguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) announced the pilot plan ‘Pya’e Porã’, which promises to accelerate and simplify trademark registration through new digital tools. The initiative includes a series of free webinars, starting on May 21.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) launched the 4th Expo eCommerce 2026, focused on reducing the digital gap for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for 70% of employment in the country. Only 15% of them have their own e-commerce platform, while 80% of Paraguayans shop online.
President Santiago Peña and Minister Claudia Centurión inspected the stormwater drainage and recovery works on Avenida Avelino Martínez in San Lorenzo, aimed at solving structural and flooding problems after more than 40 years without a comprehensive intervention.