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Paraguay's exchange houses posted a profit of G. 27,388 million (US$ 4.2 million) in the first quarter, down 18.1% from the same period in 2025. The guarani's appreciation against the dollar reduced the valuation margin by 35.7%, according to consultancy Mentu.
guaranimentuThe president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, ordered a temporary suspension of a tender for biological and immunosuppressant drugs valued at G. 376 billion. The decision was made during a Board of Directors meeting, on the grounds that the amount is excessive and requires greater transparency and evaluation by scientific societies. In contrast, the board approved the purchase of parenteral solutions for G. 17 billion, 47% below the initial estimate.
ipsisaias-fretesCésar Javier Portillo, former foreman of a ranch in Capitán Bado, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murdering the owner during an argument over money from cattle sales. The crime occurred in October 2023 in the Aguará Veve colony.
cesar-javier-portillocapitan-badoamambaycrime-ruralRafael Antonio García Aguayo, 42, was shot in the abdomen upon arriving at his business on Saturday night, May 16, in San Antonio, Central Department. The criminals, who according to police had privileged information, fled without taking anything. The victim is hospitalized at the Trauma Hospital of Asunción, out of danger. In a separate case in Lambaré, Fiorella Figueredo, shot during a robbery, alleged the main suspect was about to be released for lack of evidence, but detention was ordered after public outcry.
san-antoniohospital-de-traumaDelegations from Mercosur countries and associates met in Asunción to discuss updating travel documents, information exchange, and document security, with Bolivia absent.
mercosurThe 26th International Fair of Construction Equipment, Machinery, and Materials – Constructecnia – will be held from May 21 to 24 at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque. The event brings together around 900 brands and 200 companies, with a program that includes conferences, business rounds, and panels on public works financing, energy, social housing, and mining.
constructecniaParaguay's Vice Ministry of Transport (VMT) has begun rolling out an automated system that cross-references GPS and electronic ticketing data to track the bus fleet in real time, aiming to reduce irregularities and provide predictability for passengers.
vmtgps-monitoringpublic-transporthugo-ramosGoogle launched Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, faster and multimodal AI models, along with the Spark agent that operates 24 hours on cloud virtual machines. The company also announced price reductions on its subscription plans.
gemini-omnigemini-3-5-flashgemini-sparkgoogle-aiAgents from Senad and the Joint Task Force destroyed 7,940 kg of marijuana and dismantled seven clandestine camps in Colônia Potrero Sur, Amambay. No arrests were made. The operation was coordinated by anti-drug prosecutor Celso Morales.
senadamambaycelso-moralesSix of the ten worst ecosystems for entrepreneurship in the world are in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2025/2026. The region generates many entrepreneurs, but few survive due to structural barriers such as insufficient access to financing and poor entrepreneurial education.
global-entrepreneurship-monitorSince 1998, the FIFA series (now EA Sports FC) has built a distinctive musical identity, blending British rock, electronic music, and Latin rhythms. The nostalgia of the soundtracks accompanies generations of players.
fifaea-sports-fcnostalgiaThe Pastoral Communications (Pascom) of the Archdiocese of Asunción will hold the sixth edition of the 'Communicate in the Church' workshop on Saturday, May 23, aimed at Catholic communicators, religious, and pastoral workers. The event will address the importance of updating pastoral communication in a synodal key.
Dissident Colorado presidential candidate Arnoldo Wiens accused the government of using public funds from binational companies to hire trolls and digital farms to attack critical voices. The statement was made during a rally in Piribebuy, where he also criticized the submission of the judiciary and the Public Ministry to political power.
arnoldo-wienscolorado-anetetela-red-desinformanteA dispute between neighbors in the La Amistad neighborhood of Cambyretá ended with two people injured on Tuesday afternoon. Fernando Emanuel Segovia Cáceres, 30, suffered a deep cut to the head with a machete, and Verónica López Sánchez, 26, was assaulted and sustained facial injuries. Three suspects have been identified, one with a criminal record.
cambyretamacheteWith the arrival of cold weather, the Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (MINNA) has launched Operativo Invierno 2026, a solidarity campaign to collect winter clothes and footwear for vulnerable children and adolescents. Donations can be delivered at the ministry headquarters in Asunción or at regional offices, and the toll-free line Fono Ayuda 147 is available for reporting situations of risk.
operativo-inviernominnafono-ayuda-147A resident of the Cañada del Ybyray neighborhood says her home was destroyed in an irregular eviction, while an alleged direct-sale scheme of municipal land continues to operate in prime areas of the capital, with signs of corruption and pressure on precarious occupants.
Associations of retirees from the Social Security Institute (IPS) asked President Santiago Peña to replace advisor José Jara Rojas, whom they accuse of not representing the interests of policyholders. At a press conference, union leaders expressed support for IPS President Isaías Fretes and demanded a concrete sign of backing from the executive branch for his management.
ipssantiago-penaisaias-fretesjose-jara-rojasAn ANEAES report reveals that of the 118 Psychology programs authorized in the country, only 23 are accredited, although they account for 59.2% of degrees issued between 2023 and May 2026. Multi-campus programs without accreditation are responsible for 70% of unaccredited diplomas.
Former president of the Student Center of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UNA and of the Federation of Students of the National University of Asunción, Violeta Fornerón, is a pre-candidate for councilor in the capital in the 2026 municipal primaries, with the support of official candidate Camilo Pérez.
violeta-forneroncamilo-perezThe Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Pan-American Dairy Federation (FEPALE) met at IICA headquarters in San José to deepen technical coordination and consolidate strategic initiatives aimed at the competitiveness and sustainability of the regional dairy sector, including actions related to the Mercosur-European Union agreement and the COP in Turkey.
iicafepalePre-candidate for city councilor Pablo Novosad emphasized the positive reception of his proposals for family strengthening and mental health during the campaign, at the groundbreaking ceremony for a community center for substance abuse care in the Pacu Cuá neighborhood.
pablo-novosadencarnacionAsunción Mayor Luis Bello received representatives of the volunteer fire departments and agreed to set up a weekly technical panel to regularize overdue construction-tax payments that have accumulated to more than G$ 10 billion since 2020. The debt threatens station operations and triggered a crisis alert.
luis-belloHealth Minister María Teresa Barán announced plans to expand the Family Health Unit in the Arroyo Porá neighborhood of Cambyretá, transforming it into a continuous care service with inpatient beds for mild cases, in partnership with the municipality and the Yacyretá Binational Entity.
usf-arroyo-poracambyretaitapuamaria-teresa-baranAssociations of retirees from the Social Security Institute (IPS) announced they will request the resignation of board members José Emilio Argaña and José Jara Rojas, while expressing support for the institution's president, Isaías Fretes.
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