Damaged, doubtful or red-inked guaraní notes: which counter to use
A practical guide to separating ordinary damage, doubtful authenticity and anti-theft red ink on Paraguayan guaraní notes, under BCP rules.
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Paraguayan municipalities owe G. 52.9 billion to Caja Municipal; Asunción accounts for G. 36 billion
As of September 24, Paraguayan municipalities owed G. 52.9 billion to Caja Municipal, the municipal employees’ pension fund, with G. 36.1 billion attributed to Asunción. The accounting also detailed debts owed by Concepción, Caacupé, Horqueta, Choré and other municipalities, including overdue contributions, defaulted payment agreements and debts under litigation.
Paraguay prepares 14,711 polling stations with voting machines and preliminary results transmission at 5:45 p.m
Paraguay will set up 14,711 polling stations with voting machines for Sunday’s municipal elections. Voters can practice on an official simulator and check their polling place and station number on the electoral portal by presenting a valid or expired Paraguayan identity card. More than 4,000 election officials will support logistics. Counting of tally sheets is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., followed at 5:45 p.m. by preliminary results transmission: coded data from CTX centers will be processed automatically using character recognition, with 55% of the machines allocated to departments in the interior.
Asunción collective agreement promises billion-guaraní benefits and sparks political dispute on eve of election
Days before municipal elections, Asunción’s collective agreement provides for costly benefits and was fast-tracked under union pressure, while reports differ over claims that it was driven by electoral motives. Camilo Pérez criticized the agreement and outlined proposals for management and neighborhood public works.
Hernán Rivas signed 31 JEM resolutions after leaving office and voted to dismiss 42 cases against judges
Hernán Rivas signed 31 resolutions of Paraguay’s Magistrates’ Disciplinary Tribunal (JEM) after leaving office—15 of them after his replacement took office—and voted to dismiss 42 cases against judges.
Property buyers call for auctions in González Daher case to be suspended after families report losses and broken court promises
On September 28, buyers of properties linked to the González Daher case called for further auctions to be suspended. Among them was Ninfa Graciela González, who said she completed 11 years of payments and paid off her lot in August 2026, but had to bid for it again for G. 73 million. Protesters said the court account held more than G. 3 billion, that about 50 families had allegedly been misled by lawyers, and that roughly 90 properties were slated for auction, despite a promise they attributed to Judge Sandra Kirchhofer that the lots would not be affected.
Raúl Valdez warns of power shortages in Villeta and calls for 30-year industrial plan
Raúl Valdez, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed and Cereal Processors (CAPPRO), said the electricity grid is constraining industrial projects in Villeta. He called for diversified power generation, modernized regulation and planning for the next 30 years of industrialization. In his assessment, the current energy model is nearing its limits, and demand-based tariffs could boost the sector’s competitiveness.
Cavialpa backs doubling infrastructure investment in Paraguay with private capital and political will
Cavialpa advocates raising Paraguay’s annual infrastructure investment from about US$1 billion to US$2 billion–US$2.2 billion through political will and private capital, while prioritizing public-budget investment. Each public guarani could mobilize four to five private guaranis, helping preserve a road network valued at more than US$12 billion and a sector that supports nearly 300,000 workers and their families. Uruguay is cited as a regional model; the Bioceanic Corridor connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and participation in the organization’s October 20 forum will be free with registration.
Netanyahu invites Peña to join Isaac Accords initiative and support ICC withdrawal
At a meeting in New York with Santiago Peña and the presidents of Panama and Bolivia, Benjamin Netanyahu invited the three leaders to join the initiative or alliance established between Israel and Argentina in April 2026 and support a U.S. initiative calling on countries to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant over alleged crimes related to Gaza.
UIP business mission to Curitiba seeks commercial opportunities in Paraná
A UIP mission to Curitiba on October 21 will bring together at least 30 Paraguayan companies for meetings and business discussions. Martín Ruiz said that more than 60% of Paraguayan exports under the maquila regime go to Brazil and linked Brazilian businesspeople’s interest in investing in Paraguay to the pursuit of competitiveness amid the growing presence of Chinese products and investment in Brazil.
Brazil demonstrates new biometric system for pedestrians at Friendship Bridge ahead of possible future rollout
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service will demonstrate a voluntary new biometric system on September 30 at Friendship Bridge for pedestrians arriving from Ciudad del Este. Developed by Serpro, the system will be evaluated before any future implementation stages, Diario La Jornada reports.
Paraguay–Taiwan forum announced in Asunción
Organizer José Ocampos announced a public forum on Taiwan for September 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Catholic University of Asunción. Taiwan’s ambassador, Iván Yueh-Jung Lee, is expected to attend, according to the announcement.
Paraguay’s Chamber scheduled to consider bill raising maximum penalty for false crime reports
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to consider a bill raising the maximum penalty for false reports about acts considered crimes from five to six years and providing for economic compensation.
Independent-worker IPS contributions: the 13% rule and September 2026 minimum
Eligible voluntary IPS categories under Law 4933/2013 currently contribute 13% of declared effective earnings, using at least the legal minimum wage as the base. With the minimum wage at Gs. 3,044,000 in September 2026, the minimum contribution is Gs. 395,720. While active, this route funds pension coverage rather than ordinary IPS health insurance.
Almirón scores twice, Olveira saves a penalty as Paraguay beat Bolivia 2-0 in Washington
Miguel Almirón scored twice, while Gastón Olveira saved a penalty and other shots in Paraguay’s 2-0 win over Bolivia in Washington, after changes by Paraguay reduced its dominance and opened up chances for both teams late in the game.
López backs transparency on ueno bank risks, says exception averted US$300 million loss
Benigno López says bank secrecy protects customers but should not prevent the Senate from learning about ueno bank’s capital, liquidity and risks. Citing Law 7066/2023, the Constitution, the public-information access law and financial disclosure requirements, he supports withholding customers’ identifying details. He says an accounting exception after Visión Banco was absorbed two years ago was intended to avert a public loss of about US$300 million, while depositors—less-informed creditors despite coverage from the Deposit Guarantee Fund—need to know the bank’s assets and exposure.
Peña assesses counter-narcoterrorism cooperation with U.S. Southern Command chief
During the UN General Assembly in New York, Santiago Peña met with the U.S. Southern Command chief to assess joint efforts against narcoterrorism and defense cooperation. The president also reaffirmed Paraguay’s participation in the A3C and took part in security meetings and an investment agenda that included a US$200 million forestry project announcement.
Ruta de los Inmigrantes project reaches 68.79% completion in Itapúa; 32-kilometer section awaits bidding
Paving work on 11.7 kilometers of the Ruta de los Inmigrantes in Itapúa is 68.79% complete, with base, drainage and road-safety work underway, while another 32 kilometers await bidding; the project aims to facilitate agricultural transport and boost mobility and tourism in Hohenau.
SENAD destroys nearly 49 tonnes of marijuana at rural property in Bella Vista Norte
The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) destroyed five cannabis-growing areas with an estimated yield of 48 tonnes, along with 940 kilograms of processed marijuana, at a rural property in Bella Vista Norte, for a total of nearly 49 tonnes.
Paraguay’s Electoral Justice begins distributing equipment for municipal elections, with voting from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 4
Paraguay’s Electoral Justice is distributing equipment for the October 4 municipal elections, with voting from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deployment includes 2,094 backup voting machines and one training machine at each of the 1,187 polling places.
Three vehicles reported stolen in Brazil seized in Coronel Oviedo; police officers suspected of using them
Three vehicles reported stolen in Brazil were seized in Coronel Oviedo after a Toyota Fortuner’s tracking device sent intermittent signals. The investigation is examining suspicions that police officers were using the vehicles.
Paraguay’s electricity tariff for hydrogen nears Atome’s request; its manager is Peña’s cousin
Decrees signed by Santiago Peña set hydrogen tariffs of US$30 to US$32 per MWh, close to the US$30 requested by Atome. The company’s manager, Juan Pablo Nogués Peña, is the president’s cousin and represented the Ministry of Industry on Conacyt; the documents examined do not prove that he influenced the decisions.
Asunción to host 2028 World Championship of Ancestral Asado, with more than 1,000 foreign visitors expected
Asunción will host the 2028 World Championship of Ancestral Asado after Paraguay secured 8 of 12 votes, equivalent to 80% support. Organizers project about 80 teams and more than 1,000 foreign visitors.
Impasse with ANDE stalls Atome’s green fertilizer project and threatens $700 million investment
A lack of agreement with ANDE on electricity supply and tariff predictability has stalled Atome’s green fertilizer project, which was seeking to raise $700 million and could create up to 1,000 jobs, while the company considers pursuing international arbitration.