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Agriculture - May 18, 2026, 6:27 PM

Paraguay to Host 28th OMSA Regional Conference for the Americas in November

The National Service for Quality and Animal Health (Senacsa) confirmed that Paraguay will host the 28th Conference of the Regional Commission of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) for the Americas in November 2026. The event will bring together international delegations, experts, and authorities to discuss epidemiological surveillance, prevention of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, and strengthening veterinary services.

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Technology - May 20, 2026, 4:03 PM

Paraguayan court initiates removal proceedings against judge accused of using false certificates

Judge Miguel Ángel Palacios Méndez has advanced the request for removal of magistrate Librada Beatriz Peralta Céspedes, who is charged with allegedly presenting false academic certificates to score points in her professional record. The complaint indicates the documents were digitally altered, with scanned and inserted signatures.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 3:18 PM

Truckers Denounce Arbitrary Detention for 40 Days in Toro Pampa

Nine trucks have been immobilized in Toro Pampa, Alto Paraguay, for 40 days, with gates locked by a Governor's Office employee. Drivers say the roads are in ideal condition, but release is denied.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:30 PM

Defense Recusal Suspends Trial for María Fernanda Benítez's Femicide for Second Time

The oral and public trial for the femicide of María Fernanda Benítez, a 17-year-old pregnant teenager murdered in Coronel Oviedo in May 2025, was suspended for the second time after the defense of pharmacist Franco Acosta Céspedes recused all three judges of the Sentencing Tribunal. The Appeals Chamber will decide whether to uphold or remove magistrates Luis Ovelar, Andrea Riquelme, and Víctor Vera.

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Agriculture - May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

Widow of Bribe Whistleblower Sues Former Minister Bajac and Paraguayan State for Billion-Dollar Compensation

Genara Ramona Ojeda, widow of Felipe Nery Páez Mauro, has filed a lawsuit for moral and material damages against former Supreme Court Minister Miguel Óscar Bajac and the Paraguayan state, demanding approximately G. 25.4 billion. The suit alleges that the family was destroyed after Páez reported Bajac's bribe request, which led to the former minister's three-year prison sentence.

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Politics - May 18, 2026, 1:29 PM

Conmebol president faces ethics complaint over alleged receipt of recovered corruption funds, NYT reveals

Alejandro Domínguez, president of Conmebol and FIFA vice-president, faces an internal ethics complaint alleging that he and another senior official received more than US$5 million from funds recovered from the 2015 corruption scandal. The complaint emerges on the eve of the 2026 World Cup and raises questions about transparency in FIFA's ethics committee.

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Society - May 17, 2026, 10:21 AM

Dinapi launches webinar series to simplify trademark registration with Pya’e Porã pilot

Paraguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property kicks off a series of online training sessions on May 21 to present the Pya’e Porã project, which aims to digitize and speed up intellectual property procedures.

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Security & Justice - May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

Prosecutors formally charge woman over Arlan Fick and Edelio Morínigo kidnappings linked to EPP

Prosecutors have filed charges against Lourdes Bernarda Ramírez de Ramos for her alleged role in the kidnappings of Arlan Fick and police officer Edelio Morínigo, as well as other crimes attributed to the self-styled Paraguayan People’s Army between 2009 and 2015.

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Technology - May 13, 2026, 8:10 PM

Paraguayan TikToker Praises Affordable Rent and Freedom of Speech in the Country

Digital influencer Romi Das sparked debate by listing in a TikTok video positive aspects of Paraguay that she says are undervalued by Paraguayans themselves, such as cheap rent, ease of starting a business, and low tax burden.

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Security & Justice - May 18, 2026, 6:05 PM

Man with criminal record arrested for stealing emblems and accessories from vehicles in Asunción

César Medina was detained by the National Police after being caught removing logos and parts from parked cars in downtown Asunción. He carried tools and knives in a backpack, and the arrest was made possible by a photo taken by a victim.

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Politics - May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM

Itaipú and Yacyretá Payroll Costs US$156 Million a Year; Directors Earn More Than President

The binational hydroelectric plants Itaipú and Yacyretá spend US$156 million annually on salaries for 3,558 employees. At least 109 Itaipú workers earn more than President Santiago Peña, led by legal director Iris Magnolia Mendoza, whose salary is four times that of the head of the executive branch. At Yacyretá, the Paraguayan director and board members also exceed G$100 million a month. The Comptroller General has submitted a draft bill to impose fines for lack of salary transparency.

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Agriculture - May 20, 2026, 4:05 PM

Police recover two stolen Toyota Hilux trucks in Alto Paraná; two suspects detained

The National Police recovered two Toyota Hilux trucks stolen in the Alto Paraná department. One was abandoned in a soybean field after a chase; the other was located near the Paraná River in Ciudad del Este with drone assistance. Two men were arrested.

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Society - May 20, 2026, 4:08 PM

Paraguay Hosts 56th ALIDE Assembly, Discusses Role of Development Banking in New Global Landscape

The 56th General Assembly of the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) is taking place in Asunción, bringing together financial authorities and multilateral organizations to discuss innovation, investment, and inclusion as pillars for transformative growth in the region.

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Infrastructure - May 20, 2026, 4:19 PM

Senate Approves Payment of Late Interest to Construction Companies Amid Unconstitutionality Criticism

The Paraguayan Senate approved, amid heated debate, a bill authorizing the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to pay about US$100 million in late interest on unpaid construction certificates. The measure, which now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, was criticized by opposition lawmakers, who consider it unconstitutional and question the lack of transparency regarding the works.

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Security & Justice - May 20, 2026, 4:11 PM

Paraguayan Justice Sends Impeachment Request Against Judge from Pedro Juan Caballero to JEM and Supreme Court for Alleged Exam Fraud

Judge Miguel Palacios ordered the referral of the impeachment request and related documents against Judge Librada Beatriz Peralta Céspedes to the Jurado de Enjuiciamiento de Magistrados (JEM) and the Supreme Court of Justice. She is accused of using false documents to gain advantages in a Magistracy Council selection process.

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Politics - May 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

Operation in Ciudad del Este Recovers Stolen Pickup Truck and Arrests Two Suspects

Agents from the Alto Paraná Regional Investigations Department recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and detained two men in Ciudad del Este. Weapons, cell phones, and other items were seized; the case remains under investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office.

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Society - May 20, 2026, 12:47 PM

Pain During Penetration: How to Handle Size Differences Without Suffering

Experts explain that size incompatibility during sex can cause pain, anxiety, and even avoidance. Techniques such as using lubricant, positions that favor the partner's control, and clear communication can help transform the experience.

Society - May 20, 2026, 4:08 PM

Paraguayan ufologist says 86% of UFO cases have rational explanation

Researcher Ronald Maidana, a specialist in UFOs (now called UAPs), said that most sightings have a rational explanation, but a small percentage remains unsolved. He also mentioned historical records in Paraguay, including a 1991 case involving a Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas plane.

Infrastructure - May 18, 2026, 4:06 PM

Basalt Extraction Generates Millions, Concentrated in Alto Paraná and Presidente Hayes

Paraguay's basalt extraction industry moves over US$100 million per year, with strong concentration in the departments of Alto Paraná and Presidente Hayes, which together account for more than 61% of the sector's revenue.

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World - May 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

Paraguayan sommelier to join jury of first World Yerba Mate Championship in Buenos Aires

Jennifer Snaider, Paraguay's first tea sommelier, has been confirmed as a judge for the World Yerba Mate Championship, taking place from June 5 to 7 at the Mate Museum in Buenos Aires. The event brings together 35 experts from nine countries and over 200 samples evaluated blind.

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Economy - May 16, 2026, 7:30 PM

Paraguay's Copper Scrap Exports Surge 136% in First Four Months of 2026

Paraguay's exports of copper waste and scrap totaled US$ 48.7 million between January and April 2026, a 136% jump compared to the same period last year, according to the Central Bank of Paraguay. The recycled material, sourced from cables, motors, and household appliances, is mainly destined for China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Economy - May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Mercosur Nearly Triples Purchases from Paraguay in 20 Years, Leads Export Destination

A study by the Union of Production Guilds (UGP) shows that the regional bloc went from US$2.4 billion in 2006 to US$6.9 billion in 2025, driven by the industrialization of Paraguay's export basket.

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Infrastructure - May 20, 2026, 6:48 AM

Motorcyclist escapes death by centimeters after uneven patch on Route PY02

A 22-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle when he hit a dangerous uneven patch on Route PY02 in Fernando de la Mora. A security camera captured the moment he avoided being run over by a truck by a matter of centimeters.

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Health - May 20, 2026, 3:28 PM

Mental health center funded by EBY at Colorado party branch in Encarnación raises electoral questions

Construction of a Community Mental Health and Addictions Center in the Pacucuá neighborhood of Encarnación, funded by the Yacyretá Binational Entity on land ceded by the ANR to the Ministry of Health, is being presented as an initiative of Honor Colorado mayoral pre-candidate Sebastián Remezowski during the electoral period.

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