Senator Rubén Velázquez called for transparency and updated information on Paraguay’s state revenues from its 5% stake in Latam Airlines, gold extraction in Paso Yobái and energy tariffs paid by crypto-mining operations.
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A bill by senators José Oviedo and Rubén Velázquez proposes establishing the second Sunday of September as National Sopa Paraguaya Day to promote and preserve the dish, but the date still depends on congressional consideration and approval.
The selection process for Paraguay's new Ombudsman, which closes applications on Monday, is under strong criticism from experts and the opposition, who point to a history of partisan influence, the institution's insignificant performance, and an incumbent candidate accused of maintaining political affiliation prohibited by law.
Former mayor Miguel Prieto will stand trial in the Tajy Case after admissions by former collaborators, while his party denounces political persecution and expands international operations.
An attack attributed by Paraguay’s government to the EPP and allied criminal groups killed three people at a police post, exposed intelligence failures, and prompted political criticism and security-policy changes.