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The majority bloc in the Asunción Municipal Board approved a G. 4.5 billion increase for contracts with the Directorate of Vialidad (Road Maintenance), ignoring allegations of materials being diverted to private projects and criticism of overpricing.
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Lawmakers are calling on the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) and the National Development Bank (BNF) to reinstate the automatic deduction of salaries, which was suspended due to the "Mafia of the Promissory Notes." They argue that the blanket measure harms legitimate businesses, while the Legislature faces criticism for its inaction in combating the scheme that has victimized thousands.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested that President Santiago Peña inform them whether he authorized a multi-million dollar out-of-court settlement for the social security institute IPS, as stated by the institution's former legal director, José González Maldonado, who is under investigation for breach of trust.
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The DNIT (Paraguay's tax and customs authority) has published a detailed guide outlining the monthly VAT declaration process, including how to calculate tax debits and credits and which expenses can be deducted by taxpayers.
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The former president of Paraguay's state oil company Petropar, Delia Patricia Samudio, and her husband, José Costa Perdomo, have been arrested to begin serving prison sentences for embezzling 359.7 million guaranis from the state-owned firm in a fraudulent tender case involving tonic water during the pandemic.
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After his standout performance at the World Cup, Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill was cheered during a visit to a school in Asunción and has attracted interest from European clubs, with negotiations underway.
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Paraguay has launched the Validador PY platform to verify digital documents across the Mercosur trade bloc, along with a new version of its service provider registry, Repse 2.0, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and combat informality.
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Payroll-deductible loans in Paraguay recorded a 50.6% increase through May 2026, with the balance reaching G. 1.62 trillion in popular credit lines, while the default rate on these operations rose to 7.4%, alerting authorities to the risks of accelerated growth.
ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, has begun a socioeconomic census to determine financial compensation for 165 landowners affected by the easement for the new Valenzuela-Guarambaré transmission line, a 70-km project financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will cross five municipalities.
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A debate in Paraguay's Senate about comments made by Senator Celeste Amarilla and player Kylian Mbappé, which revealed political divisions, had its YouTube broadcast blocked due to a copyright claim from FIFA.
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The mayor of Valenzuela, Mirtha Fernández, is on trial for embezzling G. 1.2 billion in a scheme involving phantom public works, which implicated municipal officials and construction companies.
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Paraguay faces an imminent risk of an energy crisis starting in 2026, with a red alert projected for 2030, if urgent investments in new generation sources are not made.
Data from Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) show that the majority of informal workers (57%) and micro-enterprises (54.2%) earn below the minimum wage, a scenario that is reversed in formal employment, where 71% of salaried workers receive above-minimum compensation.
Camilo Pérez, candidate for mayor of Asunción, presented nine strategic projects and advocated for a change in the city's management during a meeting with the Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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A bus from Line 30 got stuck in a crater in downtown Asunción due to a detour caused by repaving works under the "Plan ASU 400 cuadras" project, which is also underway on General Díaz Street and has been causing traffic congestion in the area.
Club Guaraní is demanding that the judiciary enforce an eviction order against the company YEM S.A., owned by congressman Yamil Esgaib, which occupies its land without paying rent despite court rulings in the club's favor.
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Two plainclothes police officers fled with a stolen car from Brazil that had been located inside the courtyard of the 8th Police Precinct in San Estanislao, Paraguay, after the rental company's lawyer identified the vehicle.
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Paraguay has launched a new electronic card to ensure free public transport for people with disabilities, compatible with the electronic ticketing systems of buses in the Asunción Metropolitan Area.
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The Paraguayan forestry sector is increasing investments and promoting Expo Madera 2026 to consolidate its growth, with the participation of Swedish companies and a focus on industrialization and global markets.
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President Santiago Peña has fully vetoed a bill that would have exempted firefighting vehicles from taxes, citing regulatory redundancy, technical flaws, and budgetary impacts.
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Former prosecutor Ana Girala was sentenced to seven years in prison for leading a bribery and extortion scheme at the San Lorenzo Prosecutor's Unit, along with other complicit officials and lawyers.
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The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies rejected a bill that would have eliminated bonuses for high-ranking officials until 2026 in order to allocate the funds to public health, following a debate that highlighted the contrast between these benefits and the minimum wage.
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Paraguay has initiated talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish the foundations for a nuclear energy program, aiming to diversify its energy matrix, which is currently dominated by hydropower.
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The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has authorized the expansion of Starlink's services in Paraguay to increase the availability of high-speed internet, especially in rural areas, as part of a strategy to reduce connectivity gaps and boost the country's digital transformation.
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