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Infrastructure - May 27, 2026, 6:26 PM

MOPC issues alert in Paraguay over digital fraud involving fake fines from the Patrulla Caminera

Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and the Patrulla Caminera have issued a warning about a digital scam in which criminals impersonate officers to demand payment for non-existent fines via instant messaging. Authorities clarified that official notifications are delivered only in person and payments must be made exclusively at government-authorized locations.

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Politics - May 27, 2026, 9:49 AM

Supreme Court one vote away from deciding Kattya González's challenge to Senate removal

The Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay is one vote away—that of Justice César Diesel—from ruling on former senator Kattya González's unconstitutionality challenge against her removal from the Senate on February 14, 2024, through a maneuver by the Cartismo movement.

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Politics - May 14, 2026, 11:02 PM

Paraguay and Taiwan sign AI agreement to create a technology hub comparable to Itaipu

Paraguay and Taiwan have signed a bilateral agreement to develop artificial intelligence by combining Paraguay's renewable energy with Taiwan's semiconductor production, aiming to create a technology hub scaled up to 1 gigawatt—a project President Santiago Peña compares to the historic magnitude of Itaipu.

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Politics - May 27, 2026, 5:42 PM

Prosecutor who shelved complaint against Cartes to investigate Peña for illicit enrichment

Prosecutor Jorge Arce, who was part of the team that requested the dismissal of charges against Horacio Cartes, has been assigned to investigate President Santiago Peña for alleged illicit enrichment, money laundering, and other crimes.

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Agriculture - May 14, 2026, 11:33 PM

Paraguay to begin beef exports to EU in June with 99,000-ton quota

Paraguay will begin exporting beef to the European Union in June under a new progressive quota of 99,000 metric tons shared with Mercosur, while the 11,000-ton Hilton Quota now has a zero tariff.

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Economy - May 27, 2026, 7:25 PM

L'Étape Encarnación 2026 is projected to inject US$4 million into Itapúa's economy.

The L'Étape Encarnación 2026 by Tour de France cycling event, scheduled for May 31, is projected to generate an economic impact of between $3.5 million and $5 million for Itapúa's economy, with participation from athletes in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile.

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Security & Justice - May 27, 2026, 3:45 PM

Judge grants Public Prosecutor's Office four more months to investigate Dalia López

Judge Francisco Acevedo granted the Public Prosecutor's Office a four-month extension to conclude its investigation into businesswoman Dalia López, who is accused of producing forged documents and criminal association for facilitating the acquisition of Paraguayan identity cards and passports for Ronaldinho Gaúcho and his brother. The new deadline has been set for October 2, while López remains under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor.

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Agriculture - May 27, 2026, 8:11 PM

Global uncertainty opens historic opportunity for Paraguayan industry to strengthen the agricultural sector

According to the commercial director of Agrofuturo Paraguay, the global uncertainty generated by conflicts and logistical crises opens a historic opportunity for Paraguay to strengthen its local agricultural inputs industry, gaining competitiveness and productive sovereignty.

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Politics - May 27, 2026, 10:54 PM

CEMAP and CNIME hold technical workshop on new maquila regulations in Ciudad del Este

CEMAP and SE CNIME will hold a technical seminar with full registration on May 28, 2026, at the Mangoré Cultural Center in Ciudad del Este to present the new regulations for the maquila regime.

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Economy - May 27, 2026, 5:32 PM

Shopping malls grow 7% but slow down amid drop in Argentine visitors and exchange-rate pressures

The Chamber of Shopping Malls of Paraguay (CCCPy) reported a 7% increase in mall sales during the first four months of 2026, driven by supermarkets and food services, but warned of a slowdown in growth momentum due to a 25% drop in spending by Argentine visitors and the impact of dollar devaluation on exchange rates.

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Infrastructure - May 27, 2026, 9:33 PM

Minister Riquelme and EBY evaluate installation of industrial parks in Ayolas

The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, and representatives of the Yacyretá Binational Entity met with local authorities in Ayolas to assess the installation of new industrial parks, aiming to align the necessary infrastructure and leverage the energy surplus to attract investments.

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Infrastructure - May 28, 2026, 5:20 AM

Itaipú invests over G. 20.5 billion in the revitalization of Ñu Guasu Park in Luque

Itaipú Binacional is investing more than G. 20.5 billion in the comprehensive revitalization of Ñu Guasu Park in Luque, with works including the renovation of restrooms, roadways, fencing, parking areas, and playgrounds, as well as the construction of a new User Service Center.

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Agriculture - May 27, 2026, 11:09 PM

Production sector warns foreign minister of EU threat to Paraguayan soy

Paraguayan production sector representatives warned Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano about the risks posed by the European Union's proposed ILUC regulation, which classifies soybean oil as an unsustainable biofuel and threatens national exports by disregarding local realities.

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Society - May 27, 2026, 10:43 AM

Workers demand 20% raise while employers await Central Bank of Paraguay data; minimum wage negotiations stalled

Minimum wage negotiations in Paraguay remain stalled after workers reiterated their demand for a 20% increase and the business sector refused to submit a counterproposal until inflation data is released by the Central Bank.

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Politics - May 27, 2026, 2:35 PM

Government reactivates Cielo Guaraní Soberano program with U.S. support to shield airspace against drug trafficking

The Paraguayan government has reactivated the "Cielo Guaraní Soberano" program with U.S. support to shield its airspace against drug trafficking, integrating intelligence, radars, and Super Tucano aircraft without shoot-down authorization.

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Economy - May 26, 2026, 5:57 PM

Itaipú plans to install floating solar panels in the reservoir with capacity equivalent to the current power plant.

Itaipú Binacional plans to install up to 14,000 MW of floating solar power on its reservoir, a capacity equivalent to that of the current hydroelectric plant. By utilizing 10% of the water surface, the project aims to reduce reliance on hydropower and minimize evaporation. This initiative builds on the success of a pilot plant that already supplies part of the facility's internal consumption and is currently being expanded to include battery storage.

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Infrastructure - May 27, 2026, 1:43 PM

Armed gang carries out commando-style heist, stealing US$200,000 from Vía Brasil employees in Ciudad del Este

An armed group carried out a commando-style heist on Tuesday morning, May 26, in Ciudad del Este, stealing approximately $200,000 from employees of the importer Vía Brasil as they were heading to a bank along Route PY02.

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Infrastructure - May 27, 2026, 1:40 PM

Minister Óscar Lovera confirms $80 million disbursement to the pharmaceutical sector and announces a factoring mechanism with the Central Bank of Paraguay.

Óscar Lovera, the Minister of Economy and Finance, confirmed the disbursement of US$ 80 million to settle debts with the pharmaceutical sector and announced the creation of a factoring mechanism in partnership with the Central Bank of Paraguay. This initiative will enable suppliers to assign receivables to banks with payment terms extended to 36 months.

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Politics - May 27, 2026, 10:43 AM

Chamber of Deputies approves in first reading a bill raising the penalty for false reporting to up to six years in Paraguay

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved on first reading a bill that increases the penalty for false accusations to up to six years in prison when they result in the pretrial detention of the accused, while also making economic compensation to the victim mandatory.

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Security & Justice - May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM

Brazilian Federal Police rescue ten Paraguayan victims of human trafficking in Santa Helena, Paraná

Brazil's Federal Police rescued ten Paraguayan women who were victims of human trafficking in Santa Helena, Paraná, during an operation to dismantle a network accused of sexual exploitation and slave-like labor.

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Agriculture - May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

Public Prosecutor's Office seizes cattle in Concepción on suspicion of smuggling from Brazil

The Public Prosecutor's Office seized a herd of cattle in Concepción, Paraguay, after authorities identified 13 animals with markings suggesting Brazilian origin among the 150 head being transported from Santa Rosa del Aguaray to Alto Paraguay. They are now awaiting a report from Senacsa to confirm the suspicion of smuggling.

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Society - May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

Cambyretá reactivates lookout point and transforms it into a new cultural center under the leadership of Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner

Under the leadership of Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner, the district of Cambyretá in Itapúa has revived its iconic Mirador, transforming it into a new cultural center featuring exhibitions, an educational area, and panoramic access via an elevator, while planning to extend opening hours and revitalize the adjacent amphitheater to boost tourism and community integration.

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Economy - May 15, 2026, 12:59 PM

Mercosur finalizes rules of origin alignment for agreement with European Union and advances trade facilitation

Mercosur has completed the alignment of rules of origin under its agreement with the European Union and made progress on trade facilitation, including the implementation of digital documentation and tariff quota management.

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Security & Justice - May 26, 2026, 6:45 PM

Public Prosecutor's Office requests preventive detention of Brazilian immigration advisor for theft of notarial seal in Ciudad del Este

The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the preventive detention of a 19-year-old Brazilian citizen, a migration consultant, accused of stealing a notarial seal from Escribanía Amarilla in Ciudad del Este, based on security footage that recorded the crime on May 25.

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