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Opposition lawmakers dismissed the Comptroller General's Office report, which found no irregularities in President Santiago Peña's asset growth but failed to examine the period during which his wealth increased by approximately 20 billion guaraníes, as a whitewash.
santiago-penaguillermo-rodriguezjavier-zacarias-irunSon of former Paraguayan congresswoman Perla de Vázquez arrested in San Estanislao with cocaine, marijuana, and a weapon on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking ring in the region.
san-pedrojose-emilio-vazquez-acostaperla-de-vazquezsan-estanislaoExperts advocate for the use of prescribed burns as a controlled management tool to reduce the buildup of combustible material and prevent disastrous wildfires in Paraguay.
hotshotsan-pedroA leaked audio recording reveals that Cartismo senator Javier Zacarías Irún negotiated a position at the Itaipu Binacional entity for the brother of a political operative in exchange for electoral support in Ciudad del Este.
javier-zacarias-irunitaipujusto-zacarias-irunosvaldo-sanchez-jaracartismoFoz de Yguazú recorded a drop of over 90% in dengue cases in 2025, with 1,031 confirmed infections and no deaths, a result attributed to the Wolbachia method and sustained prevention efforts.
denguewolbachiafoz-de-yguazuaedes-aegyptifiocruzThe Paraguayan National Team has announced ticket prices and sales exclusively through the Tuti platform for the farewell friendly against Nicaragua on June 5 at Defensores del Chaco, with a free jersey benefit for Ueno Bank customers.
tutidefensores-del-chacoProducers in Alto Paraná are forecasting a record corn harvest and export volumes, provided no frosts occur by mid-June, after crops overcame initial water stress with no reported pest infestations.
alto-paranaPolice seized 15 kilos of undocumented liquid mercury and detained three men in Ciudad del Este, suspecting the Bolivian-origin material was destined for clandestine gold mining in Paso Yobái.
comisaria-primeraciudad-del-estepaso-yobaiavenida-monsenor-rodriguezParaguayan banks accumulated profits of US$302 million in the first four months of 2026, a 5.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025, led by Banco Continental.
banco-central-del-paraguaybanco-nacional-de-fomentouenobanco-continentalitauThe Paraguayan pork industry is advocating for an end to foot-and-mouth disease vaccination in order to access premium markets such as Japan and South Korea, projecting a surge in exports from 20,000 to 250,000 tons within five years.
hugo-schaffrathchiletaiwanThe Paraguayan justice system sentenced Rodrigo Sebastián Tamarasco to two years of effective imprisonment and the confiscation of equipment for stealing electricity from ANDE to conduct illegal cryptocurrency mining in Ciudad del Este, causing losses of approximately 381 thousand dollars.
andeciudad-del-esterodrigo-sebastian-tamarasco-rThe IPS investment portfolio reached G$ 20 trillion in March 2026, with more than half of the funds concentrated in instruments issued by local banks and financial entities.
ipsbanco-nacional-de-fomentobanco-continentalitauParaguayan exporters warned the Central Bank about the losses caused by the dollar's 23% depreciation over one year, which is affecting sectors such as cassava, pork, the forestry industry, and recycling.
san-pedrocarlos-carvalloItaipú Binacional has launched five tenders totaling nearly US$11.4 million for private security services, gardening, tree pruning, and mineral water supply.
itaipuhernandariasThe Itaipú Technological Park Foundation opened a G. 11 billion bidding process for cell phone interception equipment for the National Police, while Tedic warns that such devices violate fundamental rights such as privacy and freedom of expression.
imsi-catchertedicitaipuParaguay is accelerating the modernization of its Armed Forces with U.S. support, including the purchase of armored vehicles and the creation of counterterrorism units to combat organized crime.
santiago-penamanuel-rodriguezMITIC announced that access to platforms such as Portal Paraguay, MI IPS, and Digitalia will now require mandatory two-step authentication via SMS, in addition to a password, to strengthen digital security.
miticportal-paraguayLease contracts for approximately 190,000 hectares belonging to IPS in the Teniente Ochoa region reveal monthly fees as low as G. 627 per hectare, with terms of up to 20 years and 24-month grace periods. An economic analyst warns of poor asset management and possible favoritism.
ipschacoThe Superior Electoral Court will mobilize over 82,000 people and 16,582 voting machines for the June 7 internal party elections, in which 4,338,716 voters will choose candidates for mayor and city council across the country.
tsjePresident Santiago Peña projected during the Student Economics Summit at UNA that Paraguay will see GDP growth above 4% in 2026, driven by public and private investment.
santiago-penaAfter terminating a multi-million-dollar contract with Doha Holding Group for failure to deliver diesel fuel, Petropar fast-tracked new fuel purchases through an international electronic auction and a special urgent procurement procedure.
doha-holding-group-llcpetroparaxion-energy-paraguay-srlvitol-energia-americas-saLambaré is facing a severe urban crisis with destroyed streets and flooded neighborhoods, as candidates from different parties gear up for the June 7 municipal elections amid accusations and widespread public discontent.
lambareThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has scheduled eight family farming fairs between this Monday and Saturday in Asunción, San Lorenzo, Itauguá, Caacupé, and Concepción to encourage the direct sale of products without intermediaries.
shopping-multiplazatacumbuThe Paraguayan justice system has confirmed that the State must pay teacher Clementina Ruiz Díaz Ojeda over 853 million guaraníes in compensation for having spent nearly three years wrongfully imprisoned following the accidental death of her baby.