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The French magazine Charlie Hebdo has published a second cartoon targeting Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, expanding its satirical response to her racist comments about player Kylian Mbappé during the 2026 World Cup.
charlie-hebdoceleste-amarillakylian-mbappefelixThe ninth edition of the Asu Coffee Fest will take place on July 25 and 26 at the Centro de Convenciones Universitaria in Asunción, offering over one hundred activities such as tastings, workshops, and competitions to celebrate coffee culture.
asu-coffee-festcentro-de-convenciones-universitariaANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, will report 10,000 delinquent customers to Equifax to force debt payments, while simultaneously maintaining its payment flexibility campaign.
andeequifaxhugo-rolonStarting in 2026, businesses in Asunción will be required to obtain a commercial license from the Municipal Government, presenting documents such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (RUC), proof of income, a fire prevention plan, and property documentation, with in-person processing and a variable cost based on the company's assets.
dnitJudge Carlos Mendoza Peña ordered the seizure of assets from former president of the Institute for Rural and Land Development (Indert) Justo Pastor Cárdenas Nunes, who was sentenced to 7 years for illicit enrichment, including an apartment, shares, and assets totaling billions of guaranis.
justo-pastor-cardenas-nunesagro-industrial-ganadera-j-p-c-s-aOlimpia generated millions of dollars in revenue from the sales of players such as Hugo Lorenzo Quintana, Facundo Insfrán, and Adrián Alcaraz during the mid-year transfer window, following their Apertura 2026 championship victory.
club-olimpiaindependiente-del-vallefacundo-insfran-lirussitiago-caballerohugo-lorenzo-quintanaThe Paraguayan National Directorate of Migration (DNM) prevented over 1,300 irregular departures and recorded 867 cases of foreign nationals being denied entry at borders and airports in the first half of 2026, in addition to cases involving document fraud and individuals wanted internationally.
juniorinterpolThe Paraguayan economy grew by 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, driven primarily by the primary sector, which posted a 9.9% increase, while the secondary and services sectors also showed positive performance.
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.
ipssantiago-penaThe Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of former governor Hugo Javier González, making his 10-year sentence for embezzling pandemic funds definitive, while his defense announces a new motion to annul the verdict.
hugo-javiermiguel-angel-robles-ibarraThe 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.
The number of people with credit in Paraguay has doubled to 2.3 million over three years, according to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), which attributes the growth to greater financial inclusion and dismisses immediate risks, despite a prior warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, received bids of up to US$110 million in tenders for two substations, processes marked by technical challenges among the competing consortia.
andebenito-roggio-e-hijos-s-aThe governments of Paraguay and the United States issued a joint statement denouncing cyber espionage operations against Paraguayan state networks, which they attribute to actors linked to the Chinese government.
chinaThe Liberal candidate Luis Fretes compared a potential victory for the ruling party's candidate Camilo Pérez in the Asunción mayoralty to the historic sacking of the city during the War of the Triple Alliance.
camilo-perezlideraAmid the celebrations for Paraguay's victory over Germany in the World Cup, a Brazilian woman thanked the country for being a refuge and an opportunity for a fresh start for thousands of her compatriots.
camila-thibesFor Paraguayan minors traveling abroad during the winter holidays without both parents, a free judicial authorization is required. This can be obtained in person at local courts, through a public instrument, or via telematics, followed by legalization.
A congressman has requested an urgent investigation into the cattle deaths in Ñeembucú, where reports point to bovine rabies as a possible cause, in order to prevent further losses for small-scale farmers.
neembucuParaguay has made its first shipment of pork to the Philippines, a milestone for a sector that has already exported over 8.7 million kilograms in 2026 and is seeking to consolidate its international markets.
The Paraguayan capital market recorded a slight 0.8% drop in volume for the first half of 2026, but showed a recovery in June with a 9.7% increase driven by the secondary market.
cesar-paredesNineteen Paraguayans, including two minors, were rescued from slave-like labor conditions on a cassava farm in Paraná following an international tip-off. They were subjected to exhausting workdays, inhumane living conditions, and restrictions on their freedom.
tapirajose-rolonPublic transportation service to Alto Paraguay has resumed after 40 days of isolation due to flooding, with a 10% fare increase, despite the precarious road conditions and vehicles that remain vulnerable to the weather.
fuerte-olimpobahia-negraalto-paraguaycarmelo-peraltaA Spanish tourist reacted with surprise and joy upon encountering real yacaré caimans in the Laguna de Itá, in a video that went viral on social media.
itayacaretiktokThe Expo Paraguay 2026, the country's largest multi-sector fair, begins this Saturday in Mariano Roque Alonso, focusing on business, a job fair, and an extensive schedule of concerts and entertainment running until July 26.
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