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Sports - May 20, 2026, 6:31 PM

Olimpia faces decisive duel against Vasco with three absentees and bets on Cardozo

Olimpia takes on Vasco da Gama this Wednesday at the Defensores del Chaco in the penultimate round of Copa Sudamericana Group G, missing key players: Richard Ortiz, Richard Sánchez, and Iván Leguizamón are injured, and Romeo Benítez is suspended. Coach Pablo "Vitamina" Sánchez confirmed the absences and stressed his confidence in the squad, especially with Fernando Cardozo returning to the starting lineup.

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Politics - May 20, 2026, 5:01 PM

Second Congress of Tourism of the United Colonies debates digitalization and authentic experiences in Bella Vista

On June 10 and 11, Bella Vista (Itapúa) hosts the Second Congress of Tourism of the United Colonies, promoted by the Mate Roga Tourism Development Association. The event combines lectures, city tours, and visits to local attractions, focusing on the integration of digital and experiential tourism.

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Infrastructure - May 20, 2026, 5:10 PM

Decomposing Body Found in Abandoned House in San Lorenzo

Residents of the Virgen de los Remedios neighborhood in San Lorenzo found a corpse in an advanced state of decomposition inside a vacant home on Avenida Los Tucanos. Police are awaiting forensic examination and victim identification.

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Infrastructure - May 20, 2026, 3:48 PM

Paraguay hosts annual meeting of the Mercosur Chambers of Commerce Council to discuss integration and competitiveness

On May 28, Asunción will welcome business leaders from Mercosur to discuss trade facilitation, logistics infrastructure, and reducing bureaucratic barriers. The meeting, organized by Paraguay's National Chamber of Commerce and Services, will include representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia, and will feature dialogue with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the National Foreign Ministry.

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Health - May 20, 2026, 6:24 PM

WHO convenes emergency committee as Ebola spreads in DRC and reaches Uganda

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the speed and scope of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already caused 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases. The virus has spread to Uganda, with two deaths recorded, leading the WHO to declare an international emergency.

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Society - May 20, 2026, 4:46 PM

Family Accuses Party Organizer of Disappearing with G. 25.8 Million; Teenager Hospitalized

A mother has accused event organizer Shanthal Grance of fraud after she received G. 25,800,000 in cash and vanished on the day of her daughter's 15th birthday party. The teenager suffered shock and was hospitalized. The family demands a refund and legal action.

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Politics - May 20, 2026, 4:46 PM

Indert Delivers First Property Titles to Abaí Community After 32-Year Conflict

After three decades of deadlock, Paraguay's government, through Indert, begins land regularization for the Santa Teresa del Mandu'ara community in Caazapá, with the symbolic delivery of ten property titles.

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Security & Justice - May 20, 2026, 6:20 PM

Former Senator Erico Galeano Arrested as Court Reviews Appeal Against 13-Year Sentence

The Specialized Organized Crime Sentencing Court ordered the pretrial detention of former Colorado Party senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the context of Operation A Ultranza. The defense has appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice with a motion of unconstitutionality, while Galeano awaits at the National Center for Pretrial Detainees (formerly Tacumbú).

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Security & Justice - May 18, 2026, 5:15 PM

Alleged hostage robbery in Concepción: victim reports theft of G. 107 million and checks

A woman was held up by two armed men on a motorcycle while driving her pickup truck in Concepción. The criminals held her and her son hostage and fled with cash and checks, abandoning the victims on a rural road.

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Society - May 17, 2026, 11:47 AM

Reading club brings together Paraguayan and German women authors in Asunción

The Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute (ICPA) launches the reading club 'Voces Femeninas', coordinated by writer Estela Asilvera, with fortnightly meetings starting 18 May.

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Politics - May 18, 2026, 7:45 PM

International Experts Analyze Reform and Modernization of Paraguay's Civil Justice System

Supreme Court President Alberto Martínez Simón met with experts from Argentina and Chile to discuss comparative experiences on procedural reforms, judicial management, and technology applied to Paraguay's civil system.

Security & Justice - May 18, 2026, 3:20 PM

Two suspects arrested for cable theft in Carmen del Paraná; material recovered

The National Police arrested Antonio Javier Duarte Samaniego, 31, and Digno Ariel Cibils Chaparro, 32, accused of stealing a 40-meter extension cable from Playa Pirayú in Carmen del Paraná. The material was recovered during a patrol in the San Blas neighborhood.

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Infrastructure - May 20, 2026, 6:20 PM

Asunción Mayor Inspects Storm Drainage Works in Santo Domingo Basin

Mayor Luis Bello checked the progress of storm drainage works in the Santo Domingo Basin, which have reached 30% completion with municipal funds. The intervention aims to solve historic flooding in the area.

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Security & Justice - May 18, 2026, 6:41 PM

Mariano Roque Alonso Municipal Board trains over 2,000 people in community management

The Mariano Roque Alonso Municipal Board presented a management report highlighting training for over 2,000 people, installation of security cameras, reactivation of bus routes, and distribution of scholarships.

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Politics - May 18, 2026, 3:32 PM

Paraguay Electoral Court Begins Judicial Audit of Documents for Party Primaries

The Superior Electoral Court of Paraguay (TSJE) started the judicial audit process of electoral materials on Monday, aiming at the simultaneous internal elections of political parties scheduled for June 7. The oversight responds to requests from the National Republican Association (ANR) and the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) and will run until May 29.

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World - May 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

Brazilian Federal Revenue seizes 39 kg of marijuana in two Paraguayan vehicles on Friendship Bridge

Two Paraguayans were arrested after the Brazilian Federal Revenue seized 39.2 kg of marijuana in two vehicles with Paraguayan plates on the Friendship Bridge in Foz do Iguaçu. The drugs were hidden in the hood, the bumper, and a concealed compartment under the driver's seat.

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Agriculture - May 20, 2026, 6:20 PM

Mexico begins veterinary audit in Paraguay to clear beef imports

Senasica auditors are evaluating Paraguay's sanitary system through May 26, with visits to a central laboratory and 10 packing plants, a decisive step toward opening the Mexican market to Paraguayan beef.

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Agriculture - May 20, 2026, 3:37 PM

Senacsa launches 2026 National Seroepidemiological Survey to certify foot-and-mouth disease absence

The National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) has begun the 2026 National Seroepidemiological Survey, aiming to prove the absence of foot-and-mouth disease virus transmission and assess vaccination effectiveness in Paraguay. The effort involves 17 brigades and the collection of about 30,000 samples across six departments.

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Health - May 18, 2026, 8:48 AM

IPS Removes 817 Drugs and Supplies from Its List and Promises Audit Against Corruption

The Social Insurance Institute (IPS) announced the removal of 817 products from its formulary, a measure expected to generate significant savings and part of an effort to combat corruption within the institution, according to its president, Isaías Fretes.

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Society - May 20, 2026, 4:36 PM

Conacom Opens Applications for Fifth Edition of National Competition Award

The National Competition Commission (Conacom) has launched the fifth edition of the Premio Nacional de Competencia, with categories for academic essay and short video, awarding works on free competition. Applications are open until July 23, 2026.

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Culture - May 20, 2026, 5:45 PM

AMY CUP 2026: Women's Gaming Tournament Crowns Champions in Asunción's Historic Center

This Saturday, May 23, the historic center of Asunción hosts the fifth edition of the AMY CUP 2026, Paraguay's largest professional women's gaming tournament, with free entry and live broadcast.

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Security & Justice - May 20, 2026, 6:36 AM

Forensic Analysis Seeks Origin of 22 kg of Gold Seized at Silvio Pettirossi Airport

Paraguay's Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting forensic analysis, with support from geologists of Brazil's Federal Police, to determine the origin of nearly 22 kg of gold seized at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Samples were collected at the National Development Bank and in a mining area in Paso Yobái, Guairá. The shipment, valued at about US$ 3 million, was reportedly destined for Panama and allegedly involved complicity by local employees.

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World - May 20, 2026, 6:19 AM

Largest marijuana seizure of the year in MS: 6.2 tons in Dourados

DOF officers seized 6,240 kg of Paraguayan marijuana in Dourados (MS) after a chase on MS-270. The load, valued at R$ 12.5 million, was taken to Defron.

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Technology - May 20, 2026, 6:32 AM

Messages from drug trafficker Lindomar's cellphone may implicate former minister Giuzzio

Paraguayan courts have received the extracted contents of the cellphone of Brazilian drug trafficker Lindomar Reges Furtado, sentenced to 37 years in prison. The messages will be analyzed as part of the case against former Interior Minister Arnaldo Giuzzio, accused of receiving improper benefits from another trafficker, Marcus Vinicius Espíndola Marqués de Pauda.

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