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At least five cars parked on Antequera Street in downtown Encarnación were found missing their windshield wipers on the night of May 18. Police are investigating.
encarnaciontoyota-ractissubaru-trezioThe pretrial detention of former Colorado senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association in Operation A Ultranza Py, marks a symbolic turning point in Paraguay's political system, historically marked by selective impunity and protection of influential figures.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyParaguayan soprano Alejandra Meza, based in Rome, will offer a free lyric singing masterclass at the Ateneo Paraguayo in Asunción on Friday, May 22, 2026.
alejandra-mezamasterclassateneo-paraguayoThe Paraguayan artist's exhibition, curated by Albán Martínez Gueyraud, opens Saturday, May 23 at Matices Art Gallery, part of the 12th Noche de Galerías. The show proposes a reflection on memory and interconnectedness through the hidden structures of trees.
felix-toranzosla-memoria-de-los-arbolesmatices-art-gallerynoche-de-galeriasParaguayan artist Marcos Benítez takes part in the eighth edition of the ArteCo 2026 Contemporary Art Fair in Corrientes, Argentina, with an installation that dialogues with pre-Hispanic ceramics and pays homage to Feliciano Centurión.
marcos-benitezarteco-2026arte-contemporaneofeliciano-centurioncorrientesPatients at the Regional Hospital of Caacupé and the Family Health Unit in Cabañas report an ongoing lack of blood pressure medications such as amlodipine and enalapril, forcing them to buy the drugs out of pocket. The director of the Third Health Region claims there is stock but acknowledges that monthly replenishment may not meet all demand.
enalaprilcaacupecordilleraDespite a significant reduction in monetary poverty in Paraguay over the past two decades, economic vulnerability remains high. Small shocks can push many households back into poverty, revealing a structural fragility not captured by traditional indicators.
Agents of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) seized 6.55 kg of pressed marijuana and arrested Roberto López Correa, 20, in the San Juan neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. The drug was to be divided and distributed at local sales points. The case is under the direction of prosecutor Manuel Rojas.
senadciudad-del-esteParaguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the National Treasury payment schedule for May salaries and pensions, starting on May 22 with veterans and pensioners.
mefUnder the motto "It commits us to the common good," the Sanctuary of Mary Help of Christians in Asunción will hold a non-stop religious day on May 24 with Masses from midnight to 8:30 p.m., coinciding with the Solemnity of Pentecost. The program includes a vigil, a community gathering, and a procession closing the Marian month.
The Cambyretá city government officially delivered the new cobblestone pavement in the San Juan neighborhood, in a ceremony attended by Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner, his wife Mariela Bareiro Adamy, councilors, and residents. The project, long awaited by the community, aims to improve traffic flow and quality of life in the district.
cambyretaPresident Santiago Peña enacted Decree No. 6034/2026, regulating Law No. 7599 on Non-Conventional Renewable Energies, breaking the state monopoly on electricity generation. ANDE has issued the tender for the first international solar energy auction in the Chaco, with a capacity of 140 MW, to be installed in Loma Plata.
andechacoSix Brazilian citizens were detained in Coronel Oviedo after complaints from traders at Municipal Market No. 1, who accused them of coercing customers into buying sweets. None of them had regular migration documentation.
coronel-oviedoParaguay’s Chamber of Deputies, in its session of May 19, 2026, buried the possibility of intervention in seven municipalities, including Lima, Emboscada, Tomás Romero Pereira, Yby Yaú, Ñemby, Ybyrarobaná, and Juan León Mallorquín. The decision comes less than three weeks before the internal party elections of June 7, shielding mayors seeking reelection who face allegations of corruption, phantom public works, and embezzlement.
The latest economic expectations survey by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) shows market agents forecast inflation of 3.9% for the end of 2026, above the official target of 3.5% but within the tolerance limit. The dollar is expected to close the year at G. 6,475, below the previous projection, while GDP is seen growing 4.2%.
bcpA bill introduced in the Chamber of Deputies proposes an incentive program to retain subspecialty doctors in the public health system, combining a fund for scientific updating and a permanent monthly bonus.
arturo-urbietaSpaniard Álex Palou (Chip Ganassi) took pole position for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 232.248 mph, saying the result surprised even his own team. The four-time IndyCar champion highlighted the confidence and experience he has gained but cautioned that pole does not guarantee victory in the May 24 race.
alex-palouindy-500pole-positionchip-ganassi-racingindianapolis-motor-speedwayData from the 2025 Social Security Statistical Bulletin show that at IPS, the average benefit for retirees exceeds the average salary of active contributors, while other funds, such as Cajubi and Bancária, maintain high replacement ratios but below 100%. The Ferroviária fund has the lowest rate, at only 21.7%.
ipsmtesscajubiCV Emalsa Gran Canaria announced the renewal of Cuban middle blocker Laura Suárez for another season, until 2027. The player, who joined the club in 2022/2023, has established herself as a key piece in the team that won the Copa de la Reina, the Liga Iberdrola and the Supercopa de España in 2024.
laura-suarezemalsa-gran-canarialiga-iberdrolaVolunteer firefighters and the Asunción city government inspected fire hydrants at Mercado 4 and confirmed the water system is operational. However, the administration acknowledged that the fire-fighting infrastructure of the new building, funded by Itaipu, is unfinished and that the market suffers from decades of neglect.
mercado-4Prosecutor Marlene González confirmed that she is investigating the traceability of funds moved by Banco do Brasil and Banco Continental, both involved in the FIFAgate scandal. The focus is on a complex circuit of international transfers and trusts, while Conmebol, chaired by Alejandro Domínguez, maintains a passive stance.
fifagatemarlene-gonzalezconmebolalejandro-dominguezWith the final round of the 2026 Torneo Apertura approaching, four clubs still need to fulfill the minutes requirement for U-19 players, facing a fine of 1 billion guaranis and a three-point deduction.
apertura-2026Former goalkeeper Oliver Kahn opposes calling up Manuel Neuer for the German national team, advocating for keeping Oliver Baumann as starter and warning about the physical risks for the 40-year-old goalkeeper.
manuel-neueroliver-kahnjulian-nagelsmannExecutive Branch Auditor General Alberto Cabrera announced that the audit of the Social Security Institute (IPS) will be finalized by the end of August, focusing on approximately 900 properties owned by the pension agency.
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