The Vázquez Group, whose main bank received billions in public deposits from the social security institute IPS, expanded rapidly during the Peña administration, while the bank defends the legality of the operations.
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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.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reaffirmed the strong alliance with Taiwan while celebrating 69 years of diplomatic relations, marked by cooperation in technology, health, and trade, despite diplomatic pressure from China.
Congress President Bachi Núñez defends the appointment of fellow party members to the Comptroller General's Office, arguing it will break a cycle of convicted former comptrollers from the opposition. However, critics point to contradictions in his discourse on integrity, citing his recent support for figures under investigation and the ruling party's strategy of occupying key positions.
Itaipu Binacional has confirmed that modernization work has reduced energy transmission to Brazil to zero, with a sector analyst criticizing the lack of a sovereign energy policy in Paraguay and warning that the increase in local consumption is being driven by cryptocurrency mining farms.
The National Single Registry (RUN) has begun requiring georeferenced plans in property titles to combat real estate fraud and strengthen legal security, in accordance with Law 7424/25 regulated by President Santiago Peña.
Opposition Senator Rafael Filizzola accuses the Peña administration of a lack of control and impunity in corruption cases, citing as examples the irregular deposit of IPS (the social security institute) funds in Ueno Bank, the alleged leniency towards former Seprelad (Secretariat for Money Laundering Prevention) head Óscar Boidanich, the shelving of complaints regarding Itaipú, and the president's acquittal in an asset investigation.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested that President Santiago Peña inform them whether he authorized a multi-million dollar out-of-court settlement for the social security institute IPS, as stated by the institution's former legal director, José González Maldonado, who is under investigation for breach of trust.
President Santiago Peña has fully vetoed a bill that would have exempted firefighting vehicles from taxes, citing regulatory redundancy, technical flaws, and budgetary impacts.
The French Football Federation (FFF) filed a racism complaint against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla for her comments about Kylian Mbappé, sparking a diplomatic crisis that led the Paraguayan president to apologize to France and prompted widespread political condemnation of the attacks within the country.
President Santiago Peña announced the restoration of eight historical sites, including temples and railway stations, through the Tekorenda program, and stated that Paraguay has established itself as a host for international events during the presentation of his management report.
Paraguay's Unified National Registry (RUN) has accumulated nearly 8,000 new cases in two weeks, raising the total backlog to over 45,000, and notaries report that processing times for documents, especially real estate certificates, have lengthened across the country.
The World Bank will finance the second section of the Immigrants' Route, paving 35 km to connect Pindoyú and San Pedro, improving production transport and reducing distances for trucks in Itapúa.
The seizure of over four tons of cocaine of Paraguayan origin at the port of Barcelona in July 2024 contradicts President Santiago Peña's claims that the country is no longer a drug corridor and that no cocaine leaving Paraguay has been seized in European ports since the start of his administration.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reaffirmed his country's alignment with the United States and Taiwan and declared that he will not yield to pressure from China to establish a formal negotiation channel with Mercosur, linking the Chinese pressure to the recent 5G network tender.
The Che Róga Porã program has already benefited 6,100 families in Paraguay with housing credits, expanded the income limit to include more workers, and seeks to reduce the deficit of 1.1 million homes, while generating jobs and even serving Paraguayans abroad.
The director of Paraguay's social security institute, the IPS, admitted that Ueno Bank exceeds the legal limit for the concentration of pension funds, which an opposition senator called "ridiculous" while calling for an investigation. Meanwhile, President Santiago Peña denied any violation and criticized the public disclosure of the case.
Luciano Hang, owner of the Brazilian retail chain Havan, visited Paraguay to assess investment opportunities and met with President Santiago Peña, highlighting the country's economic potential for the expansion of his store network.
The construction sector in Paraguay is pressuring the government for payment of a $340 million debt and for increased investment in infrastructure, which is currently insufficient to drive the country's economic growth.
Paraguayan congressional leaders were recorded on an open microphone discussing opposition lawmaker Raúl Benítez, who accused the conversation of revealing "mafia codes," while the ruling party dismissed it as a mere anecdote.
Paraguay conditions trade agreement negotiations with China on maintaining its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, highlighting progress in Mercosur's talks with Japan and Bolivia's integration into the bloc.
The presidents of Paraguay and Chile, Santiago Peña and José Antonio Kast, signed tax cooperation and human trafficking prevention agreements during an official visit to Asunción, strengthening bilateral ties and highlighting regional integration.
President Santiago Peña presented his third report to Congress with data on growth, poverty, employment, and public works. However, compiled media coverage indicates the assessment is contested by the opposition, economists, and social sectors for its omissions regarding the deficit, debt, healthcare, energy, corruption, and inequality.
Senator Walter Kobylanski resigned from the National Crusade Party, declaring political independence due to internal disagreements and criticism of the party's lack of renewal.