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Industry and Trade Minister Marco Riquelme confirmed that export sectors are seeking to raise prices abroad to mitigate the impact of the sharp depreciation of the dollar, which has reduced margins for industries such as maquiladoras and fruit and vegetable producers.
maquilamarco-riquelmeParaguay's Public Prosecutor's Office has charged six people, including a former court actuary, a fiscal assistant, a former magistrate, and a sitting judge, with the alleged production and use of false documents to gain advantages in competitions run by the Council of the Judiciary.
Austin FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) announced Monday the dismissal of Spanish head coach Nico Estévez and Spanish sporting director Rodolfo Borrell due to poor performance this season. The team sits 13th in the Western Conference with 14 points from 14 games and was eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup by a USL Championship side, the American second division. Owner Anthony Precourt named Davy Arnaud interim head coach.
austin-fcnico-estevezrodolfo-borrellmlsBolivia's Always Ready will face Brazil's Mirassol on Tuesday in Asunción, Paraguay, in the Copa Libertadores. The match was moved because of social unrest that has paralyzed La Paz and El Alto. The Bolivian team seeks a comeback in Group G, while Mirassol leads the group.
always-readymirassolcopa-libertadoresBarcelona's Sagrada Família basilica has completed the central 172.5-metre tower designed by Antoni Gaudí. The inauguration and blessing will take place on 10 June, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The four-armed cross, 17 metres tall, was manufactured in Germany and Catalonia in 2025, and the sculpture Cordero de Dios by artist Andrea Mastrovito will be installed at the top.
sagrada-familiagaudicordero-de-diosThe Timore podcast hosted political analyst Esteban Caballero Carrizosa to discuss Donald Trump's visit to Beijing and the complex interdependence between the world's two largest powers.
timoreesteban-caballero-carrizosadonald-trumpParaguay's Ministry of Public Health offers annual influenza and RSV vaccines to reduce complications. Respiratory consultation demand rose 10% in the last week, and hospitalizations increased 11%. There have been 72 deaths from respiratory viruses in 2026.
influenzaParaguayan and Ecuadorian authorities carried out operations to rescue minors living on the streets and victims of exploitation. In Paraguay, 42 children and adolescents were taken off the streets in Ciudad del Este. In Ecuador, six foreign minors were rescued from a trafficking network linked to the Lev Tahor sect.
lev-tahorecuadorAlan Cristian Moreira da Silva, 23, has been missing since Monday after being attacked by two men in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná. His mother reported the case to police and identified Willian Coronel and David Coronel as the perpetrators of the assault, which was captured on video that went viral on social media.
alto-paranasanta-ritaSan Lorenzo city government impounded four local buses during inspections after reports that companies were charging G. 3,500, above the legal limit of G. 2,800. Operators unilaterally raised the fare on May 11, citing higher fuel costs. The city says Municipal Ordinance No. 05/22 remains in force and checks will continue.
san-lorenzoA group of Capiatá citizens filed a formal request with the Municipal Board to annul the titles of 'Illustrious Citizen' and 'Beloved Son' granted to former senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the A Ultranza Py operation.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyThe Migration Affairs and Development Committee of the Chamber of Deputies is studying a bill to regulate Articles 148 and 150 of the National Constitution on nationality by naturalization, but decided to seek legal consultations before issuing an opinion.
The fair, organized by Fepama and the Center for Business Cooperation and Industrial Development, will take place from September 10 to 12 in Asunción, highlighting 380,000 hectares of plantations and record exports of US$100 million.
expo-maderafepamaThe interest of Brazilian investors in Paraguay is growing steadily, with delegations arriving weekly from various Brazilian states. The most targeted sectors include vertical construction, textiles, auto parts, metallurgy, and food, according to Fabio Fustagno, president of the Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce.
maquilajbsciudad-del-esteThe Paraguayan government, through technical coordination among ministries and regulatory agencies, is preparing the state and productive structure for the requirements of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Industry leaders and experts see the artificial intelligence megaproject with Taiwan as an opportunity to boost new power generation sources, but warn of the urgent need to strengthen ANDE and expand the country’s energy capacity.
taiwanandeitaipuLorenzo, an Italian living in Paraguay, went viral on TikTok after comparing the country’s Mother’s Day celebration with Italy’s, highlighting the scale and respect Paraguayan families show for the occasion.
tiktokParaguayan influencer Cintia Estay, of the Vive Simple profile, warned that TikTok ‘story time’ videos can jeopardize job opportunities, scholarships and university admissions because of the permanence of digital footprints.
tiktokcintia-estayThe maquila regime in Paraguay is experiencing its best moment, driven by the apparel sector. The alliance between Texcin and the Dass group resulted in Dass-Tex, which has already invested over US$40 million and plans to create 1,200 jobs. Brands such as Nike, Umbro and Asics are expected to begin production in the country soon.
maquilatextildass-texindustria-textilParaguay posted a US$84.2 million trade surplus in the first quarter of 2026, reversing the previous year's deficit, thanks to the soy complex, which grew 43.2% in value. Meanwhile, electronic payments rose 24%, with 8 out of 10 transactions via QR Code, and a business mission to Taiwan opened new investment opportunities.
maquilaThe National Police Investigations Department arrested a group suspected of targeting victims at airports and shopping malls to steal high-value watches. Among the cases attributed to the gang is the attack on former senator Armando Espínola. A Venezuelan national and several Paraguayans were detained, and vehicles used in the crimes were seized.
A school in San Lorenzo was targeted by criminals for the third time, leaving the institution without electricity and disrupting school activities.
san-lorenzoA disagreement between minors escalated into a violent clash among adults in the La Amistad neighborhood of Cambyretá, leaving two people injured, one with a deep head wound from a machete.
cambyretafernando-segoviajose-lopez-seutinmacheteFor seven years, families in Bella Vista, Itapúa, have suffered constant ash and coal dust falling from a local industry. Resident Nancy Maldonado says the problem worsens with the wind, soiling homes and clothes, and has been reported to the city hall without concrete measures being taken. Neighbors are calling for urgent intervention from authorities and environmental controls.
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