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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reaffirmed the strong alliance with Taiwan while celebrating 69 years of diplomatic relations, marked by cooperation in technology, health, and trade, despite diplomatic pressure from China.
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A man was arrested in Canindeyú on suspicion of providing logistical support to both the "Macho" drug trafficking group and the support network for the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), an armed criminal faction.
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The Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Paraguay) is organizing two events to connect German companies with business opportunities in Paraguay, focusing on the water treatment and forestry and pulp industry sectors.
A teacher reported to the Senate Special Commission a scheme that multiplied purchase debts through compulsory salary deductions, involving companies such as Nueva Visión S.A., which issued multiple authorizations for the same product, inflating amounts originally paid by teachers and public employees.
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Itaipu Binacional has confirmed that modernization work has reduced energy transmission to Brazil to zero, with a sector analyst criticizing the lack of a sovereign energy policy in Paraguay and warning that the increase in local consumption is being driven by cryptocurrency mining farms.
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The real estate boom in Asunción, driven by the $200,000 investment-for-residency program, attracted 18,071 applications from foreigners in the first quarter of 2026, an 85% increase compared to the previous year.
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Paraguay will develop its first AI-powered climate and energy data platform, selected by an international fund, to predict environmental risks and map renewable energy potential, starting with a pilot region.
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Former police officer Richar Cáceres Ojeda, who had been released by the Ñeembucú court system, was killed in a shootout with police in Alberdi after resuming a series of robberies.
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The prosecutor is investigating a scheme of fake diplomas within Paraguay's Ministry of Education, with over 300 documents identified, suspected sabotage of the system, and 17 higher education institutions under review by the National Council of Higher Education.
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Strict customs controls, primarily from Brazil, caused a traffic collapse in Ciudad del Este, with kilometers-long queues and hours-long waits to cross the border, a situation worsened by outdated road infrastructure.
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Businessman Christian Chena and lawyer Alejandra Peralta de Merlo accuse Yecika Magle Bracho Atacho, the operator of the pro-government Facebook page "Despierta Paraguay," of defamation in a paid advertising campaign and are seeking 800 million guaraníes in damages. Meanwhile, critical media outlets are facing cyberattacks linked to investigations targeting the network.
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The Paraguayan economy grew by 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, leading the regional economic climate with the highest level of optimism in Latin America.
Congress President Bachi Núñez defends the appointment of fellow party members to the Comptroller General's Office, arguing it will break a cycle of convicted former comptrollers from the opposition. However, critics point to contradictions in his discourse on integrity, citing his recent support for figures under investigation and the ruling party's strategy of occupying key positions.
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Judge Carlos Mendoza Peña ordered the seizure of assets from former president of the Institute for Rural and Land Development (Indert) Justo Pastor Cárdenas Nunes, who was sentenced to 7 years for illicit enrichment, including an apartment, shares, and assets totaling billions of guaranis.
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Opposition Senator Rafael Filizzola accuses the Peña administration of a lack of control and impunity in corruption cases, citing as examples the irregular deposit of IPS (the social security institute) funds in Ueno Bank, the alleged leniency towards former Seprelad (Secretariat for Money Laundering Prevention) head Óscar Boidanich, the shelving of complaints regarding Itaipú, and the president's acquittal in an asset investigation.
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The ninth edition of the Asu Coffee Fest will take place on July 25 and 26 at the Centro de Convenciones Universitaria in Asunción, offering over one hundred activities such as tastings, workshops, and competitions to celebrate coffee culture.
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Starting in 2026, businesses in Asunción will be required to obtain a commercial license from the Municipal Government, presenting documents such as a Taxpayer Identification Number (RUC), proof of income, a fire prevention plan, and property documentation, with in-person processing and a variable cost based on the company's assets.
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The National Single Registry (RUN) has begun requiring georeferenced plans in property titles to combat real estate fraud and strengthen legal security, in accordance with Law 7424/25 regulated by President Santiago Peña.
The Paraguayan National Directorate of Migration (DNM) prevented over 1,300 irregular departures and recorded 867 cases of foreign nationals being denied entry at borders and airports in the first half of 2026, in addition to cases involving document fraud and individuals wanted internationally.
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The number of people with credit in Paraguay has doubled to 2.3 million over three years, according to the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), which attributes the growth to greater financial inclusion and dismisses immediate risks, despite a prior warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of former governor Hugo Javier González, making his 10-year sentence for embezzling pandemic funds definitive, while his defense announces a new motion to annul the verdict.
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The Paraguayan economy grew by 5.6% in the first five months of 2026, driven primarily by the primary sector, which posted a 9.9% increase, while the secondary and services sectors also showed positive performance.
ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, received bids of up to US$110 million in tenders for two substations, processes marked by technical challenges among the competing consortia.
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ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, will report 10,000 delinquent customers to Equifax to force debt payments, while simultaneously maintaining its payment flexibility campaign.
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