Paraguay's nighttime minimum wage rises 5% to G. 3,957,200 in July
Paraguay's nighttime minimum wage will rise to G. 3,957,200 starting in July, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous amount of G. 3,768,763.
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The Cabildo receives the documentary collection of guitarist Pablo Cáceres Escobar
On June 24, the Centro Cultural de la República El Cabildo received a donation of the documentary collection of Paraguayan guitarist Pablo Cáceres Escobar, delivered by his daughter, Selma Inés Cáceres Escobar.
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Paraguay's Congress welcomes Chile's president with honors at Mercosur summit
Paraguay's Congress will hold a joint session on Tuesday, June 30, to receive the president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, with protocol honors on the occasion of the Mercosur Heads of State Summit.
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Cartes and Colorado governors define strategy to win October municipal elections
Horacio Cartes and Colorado governors gathered to define the Colorado Party's strategy to win as many municipalities as possible in the October 4 elections, which traditionally serve as a political barometer for the government's standing and future national elections.
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Senator Carlos Núñez returns to the Honor Colorado movement after six months
After a six-month absence, Senator Carlos Núñez returned to the Honor Colorado movement, a decision made following a meeting with the president of the ANR and leader of the movement, Horacio Cartes.
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Paraguay Establishes New Rules for Proving Income for Permanent Residency
Paraguay has established new unified rules for foreigners to prove economic solvency when applying for permanent residence, which will take effect on July 6, 2026.
Villarrica Municipal Theater reopens after 15 years with sold-out gala
After 15 years closed, the Villarrica Municipal Theater reopened with the "Renace el Teatro" gala, which sold out and featured free performances by local and national artists, including the National Congress Symphony Orchestra and the Sensus Aeternus Choir, following a restoration completed with funds from Taiwan International Cooperation and municipal resources.
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Polar air mass brings coldest night of the year to Paraguay with below-zero temperatures
An air mass from the polar region brought the coldest early morning of the year to Paraguay on Wednesday, June 24, with temperatures dropping below 0°C and reaching as low as -1.4°C in the department of Boquerón.
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Drug trafficker Marset claims US federal agents tried to extort his cryptocurrency wallet password
Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, imprisoned in the U.S. following his extradition from Bolivia, alleged in a letter to a federal judge that two American agents attempted to extort the password to his cryptocurrency wallet, valued at approximately $4 million.
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Alto Paraguay risks being merely a spectator of the Bioceanic Corridor due to lack of infrastructure
The department of Alto Paraguay runs the risk of being merely a bystander to the Bioceanic Corridor due to a lack of basic infrastructure, such as passable roads, drinking water, and electricity, while Boquerón attracts private investment in the region.
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The EU-Mercosur agreement remains in provisional effect pending approval by the European Parliament
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been provisionally in force since May 1, pending final approval by the European Parliament, which depends on a review by the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the pact's compatibility with the European bloc's treaties.
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Formal employment in Paraguay hits record with 842,000 workers contributing to IPS in May 2026
Formal employment in Paraguay reached a record high in May 2026, with 842,023 private-sector wage earners contributing to the general regime of the Social Security Institute (IPS).
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Paraguay has an infrastructure deficit exceeding $35 billion, and road surfaces are already showing signs of deterioration
Paraguay has an infrastructure deficit exceeding $35 billion, with roads already showing deformation and deep ruts in the pavement, as well as facing difficulties in making new public-private partnerships viable due to low traffic volumes.
The Ayolas-Ituzaingó border crossing has been closed for maintenance work at the Yacyretá dam
The border crossing between Ayolas, Paraguay, and Ituzaingó, Argentina, will be temporarily closed for maintenance at the Yacyretá Hydroelectric Plant.
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Magalí Franco Elected as Interim Mayor of Lambaré After Arévalo Clan's Defeat
After the Arévalo clan suffered a crushing defeat in the Colorado primaries, substitute councilwoman Magalí Franco was elected interim mayor of Lambaré with nine votes, including support from Liberal Cartista councilors, and will administer the municipality for four months.
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Remittances from Paraguayans abroad total $11.9 billion and boost the economy
Family remittances sent by Paraguayans abroad totaled US$ 11.9 billion between 2008 and March 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%, reaching US$ 1.35 billion in 2025 and maintaining a high level in the first quarter of 2026.
Asunción City Hall allocates 90% of budget to salaries and less than 8% to infrastructure in 2026
The municipality of Asunción, under the administration of Mayor Luis Bello, allocated 90% of the municipal budget to payroll and administrative expenses between January and April 2026, leaving less than 8% for urban infrastructure investments.
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Asunción: Music, San Juan, Albirroja gatherings and culture in the historic center this weekend
From June 25 to 27, central Asunción offers a varied program. Palma Street will be closed for the “Centro Alienta” initiative with big screens for the World Cup match against Australia, while downtown also hosts the Fiesta de la Música, a San Juan street fair, an art exhibition and a silent reading gathering.
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Petropar awards G$15 billion contract to LMB SA for corporate branding at gas stations
Petropar, the Paraguayan state-owned fuel company, awarded a contract worth up to G$ 15 billion to LMB SA — the sole bidder — for corporate image services across 181 items, including price signs, totems, and LED panels, at stations operating under its brand, several of which are linked to political figures.
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Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies rejects audit request for alleged promissory note usury scheme in Peace Courts
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies rejected the request for an audit of the Peace Courts related to the alleged promissory note usury scheme, and the bill was referred to committees for review due to questions over its wording.
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Noise pollution from the Paraguayan side disturbs border residents on the Brazilian side as well
Residents of Foz do Iguaçu and Presidente Franco are complaining about noise pollution caused by powerful sound equipment on the Paraguayan side, which crosses the Paraná River and disrupts rest along the border, despite a police enforcement operation that was carried out without continuity.
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Crazy Week drives $35 million in revenue on the Ponta Porã–Pedro Juan Caballero border
The first edition of Crazy Week, held from June 25 to 28 on the border between Ponta Porã and Pedro Juan Caballero, offered discounts of 10% to 50% and is expected to generate around $35 million in revenue, with more than 50,000 tourists anticipated.
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JEM chair proposes reform to replace politicians with retired jurists
The president of the Magistrates' Impeachment Jury, Alicia Pucheta de Correa, proposed, in her personal view, a reform that would require all members of the body to be legal professionals and retired university law professors, in order to remove the influence of traditional political parties and reduce the perception of political persecution.
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Miguel Almirón sent off at 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth; Bellingham made the same gesture and was not punished
Miguel Almirón was sent off at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey, while Jude Bellingham went unpunished for making the same gesture in a friendly exchange with Ghana, reigniting the debate over the enforcement of FIFA's rule aimed at preventing insults or discriminatory remarks from being concealed.
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