Chipa cake offered in Argentina draws comments from Paraguayan users
A savory cake-shaped chipa presentation offered by businesses in Argentina drew comments from Paraguayan users on social media.
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MuCi to host free lunar eclipse viewing at Asunción’s Costanera on Aug. 27
MuCi will host a free viewing of the nearly total lunar eclipse at Asunción’s Costanera on Aug. 27, from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., with telescopes and limited places available by advance reservation.
Starting a company in Paraguay as a foreigner: ownership, representation and compliance
Foreign ownership is generally possible, but ownership, local representation, SIARA disclosures, SUACE coordination, tax registration and operating licences are separate compliance layers.
Paraguay has 111 missing minors, mostly due to runaways or custody disputes
Paraguay has 111 missing minors, with most adolescents missing due to voluntary runaways from family conflicts and most children missing due to custody disputes between parents.
ECLAC lowers Paraguay's growth projection to 4.3% in 2026
ECLAC has lowered Paraguay's growth projection to 4.3% in 2026, keeping it among the highest in a region expected to grow 2.2% on average, despite warnings about vulnerabilities due to commodity dependence and structural problems.
Rutas del Este Consortium Receives US$374 Million in PPP for PY02 in Paraguay
The Rutas del Este consortium, formed by Sacyr and Ocho A, has received US$374 million since 2022 for the concession of the PY02 highway in Paraguay under a public-private partnership, with funds coming from tolls and top-ups from the National Treasury, while critical sections of the road remain without definitive solutions.
Candidate Soledad Núñez presents anti-corruption plan and rival promises funding for Asunción
In the Asunción election campaign, Soledad Núñez presented a six-measure plan against municipal corruption, while her rival Camilo Pérez's team promised to secure $300 million in international funding to restructure the capital's finances.
Sitrande suspends protest and Chamber of Deputies delays vote on energy ministry
The ANDE Workers Union (Sitrande) suspended its protest after Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies postponed the vote on the bill creating the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Hydrocarbons and announced a broad dialogue table with participation from the state utility, government, and lawmakers.
Paraguayan entities use 'urgency' for no-bid purchases, says senator
Paraguayan public entities are massively resorting to the argument of 'unavoidable urgency' to make purchases without bidding, a practice criticized by Senator Rafael Filizzola, who warns that the legal exception has become the rule.
Consumer credit grows 25% in Paraguay as IMF warns of over-indebtedness
Consumer credit in Paraguay grew 25% through July, boosting e-commerce which projects 40 million transactions in 2026, while the IMF warns of over-indebtedness risks and the Central Bank defends the growth as economic expansion.
Paraguay's Supreme Court pays high salary to minister's wife with no education record on file
The Supreme Court of Paraguay pays a salary exceeding 22 million guaranis per month to the wife of one of its ministers, who holds the position of director-general, without having a record of her education in the official files, which has drawn strong criticism from legal experts who call the appointment irregular and ethically questionable.
Asunción Municipal Board Approves Towers in Residential Neighborhoods Amid Criticism Over Urban Collapse
The Asunción Municipal Board approved preliminary plans for 11- and 18-story towers in residential neighborhoods under an exceptionalities regime, while opposition councilors warn the recurring practice worsens infrastructure collapse, with 85% of the capital's streets past their useful life, and blocked a third 25-story project in Recoleta.
Joint operation destroys 436 tons of marijuana in Paraguay's natural reserves
A joint anti-drug operation between Paraguay and Brazil destroyed over 436 tons of marijuana in natural reserves in eastern Paraguay, causing an estimated loss of more than 65 million dollars to criminal groups.
MOPC Tests Bioceanic Bridge's Resistance to Extreme Winds in Italy
MOPC conducted aerodynamic tests at the Polytechnic University of Milan to test the future Bioceanic Bridge, which will connect Paraguay and Brazil, against extreme winds in a controlled environment.
Paraguayan Doctors Begin National Strike for Salary Adjustment and Supplies
Paraguayan doctors began a five-day national strike, suspending consultations and elective surgeries, to demand a salary adjustment, an end to precarious contracts, and the replenishment of supplies, while the government claims a lack of resources to meet the demands.
Is Paraguay safe? What the crime data can—and cannot—tell you
Paraguay is more violent than Germany and Argentina but substantially less violent than Brazil on the latest comparable homicide measure. Inside the country, risk is highly uneven—and property-crime tables are much harder to compare than headlines suggest.
Paraguayan Sector Warns That Argentine Waterway Toll May Exceed Export Profit Margins
The Paraguayan private sector warns that the toll on the Argentine stretch of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway may exceed the profit margins of agricultural exports, prompting the government to seek a diplomatic solution with Argentina.
American investor denounces judicial maneuvers in Paraguay at US embassy
An American investor denounced alleged judicial maneuvers in a commercial dispute over the registration of the drug Tirzepatida to the US embassy in Paraguay, as reported by his lawyer Daniel Alarcón to broadcaster El Observador Radio TV.
Experts Advocate Sustainable Construction to Save Water and Energy in Paraguay
Experts presented at the XV Regional Congress of Technology in Architecture in Paraguay that sustainable construction, despite an initial investment about 4% higher, generates savings of 30% to 60% in water consumption and 40% to 70% in energy, with financial returns occurring within two to five years.
Paraguayan producers denounce chia smuggling from Brazil that drives down domestic prices
Paraguayan producers denounce chia smuggling from Brazil as the cause of a nearly 50% drop in domestic prices, while exports of the grain record growth in volume and value.
Historic Paraguayan Navy Ships Dock for First Time in Encarnación, Attract Thousands
The historic ships Cañonero Paraguay and Patrullero Capitán Cabral docked for the first time in Encarnación, attracting thousands of visitors during their stay linked to the World Rally Championship (WRC), after a journey that faced a storm and consumed 31,852 liters of fuel.
Chia Producers in Paraguay Blame Smuggling from Brazil for 50% Price Drop
Chia producers in Paraguay blame smuggling from Brazil for a nearly 50% price drop, while DNIT denies the existence of the problem.
Economist Proposes Raising Paraguay's Debt to 70% of GDP, While Government Issues Billions and Experts Warn of Risk
While economist Sergio Sapena advocates raising Paraguay's debt to 70% of GDP to finance development, the Santiago Peña government has already issued $5.4 billion in bonds, and experts warn of the risks of accelerated indebtedness amid fiscal deficits.
Paraguayan entrepreneurs create chamber and council to expand business with the United Arab Emirates
Paraguayan entrepreneurs are creating the Paraguay-United Arab Emirates Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (Capecit) and a Business Council before Dubai Chambers to expand commercial relations and take advantage of investment opportunities.