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Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 10, 2026

Meteorology warns of storms with winds up to 100 km/h in Paraguay

The Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología of Paraguay has issued a warning for a storm system that will affect the entire Paraguayan territory between Wednesday, the 10th, and Thursday, the 11th. The system will bring heavy rain, lightning, the possibility of hail, and wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The northern part of both the Eastern and Western regions will be the most affected, with rainfall totals between 60 and 100 millimeters.

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Culture & Sport - Jun 10, 2026

SoFi Stadium workers could strike before Paraguay vs. USA at 2026 World Cup

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have approved a strike that could begin before Paraguay's World Cup 2026 debut against the United States, demanding better wages, a contract, and raising concerns over ICE immigration enforcement during the tournament.

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Security & Justice - Jun 10, 2026

Federal Revenue and Federal Police dismantle money laundering organization in Guaíra, PR

The Federal Revenue Service and the Federal Police dismantled a money laundering criminal organization linked to cigarette and agrochemical smuggling in Guaíra (PR), involving more than 375 million reais between 2019 and 2024, during Operation Sicarius, which executed 120 court orders across several Brazilian states.

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Society & Health - Jun 10, 2026

Paraguayan lawyer warns about limitations of tourist visas in the U.S. following the Marilina case

Paraguayan attorney María Fernanda Melgarejo Ainsworth warned about the limitations of the U.S. B1/B2 tourist visa and the consequences of violating its rules, following the case of singer Marilina, who had her visa revoked before traveling. She emphasized that immigration enforcement remains active for the entire duration of the visa and that any paid work requires specific visa categories such as the O-1 or P-3.

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Economy - Jun 10, 2026

Paraguayan businessman warns that Banco Master fraud could be repeated in the country

Paraguayan businessman Alberto Acosta Garbarino warned that the Banco Master scandal in Brazil — considered the largest banking fraud case in the neighboring country's history — could be repeated in Paraguay if adequate oversight measures are not put in place.

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Politics - Jun 10, 2026

Deputy Yamil Esgaib requests clarification on Seychelles consulate in Paraguay

Deputy Yamil Esgaib requested clarification from the Executive Branch and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the accreditation and operations of the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Paraguay, but the proposal was not voted on due to a lack of quorum and will be reintroduced next week.

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Economy - Jun 10, 2026

On Accountants Day, CCP director says AI streamlines tasks but does not replace accounting professionals

On Accountants Day, Alba Talavera, Director of Education at the Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay (CCP), stated that artificial intelligence and other technologies help streamline tasks but cannot replace the accounting professional, emphasizing that regulatory and technological updates are essential for the sector's future, which has 24,093 professionals nationwide, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

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Politics - Jun 10, 2026

Deputy Yamil Esgaib causes new suspension of the Chamber of Deputies after threatening colleague Raúl Benítez

The Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay was suspended for the second consecutive week after cartista (Colorado Party faction) deputy Yamil Esgaib threatened and provoked opposition member Raúl Benítez during the session, resulting in a loss of quorum and the session ending without any votes.

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Politics - Jun 10, 2026

Peña moves 1992 Constitution Day holiday to Monday, June 22

President Santiago Peña moved the national holiday of June 20, the date of the Promulgation of the 1992 Constitution, to Monday, June 22, creating a second consecutive extended weekend in the month.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

Atome confirms $665 million investment in fertilizer plant in Villeta, but facility depends on preferential rate from ANDE

Atome PLC has finalized a $665 million investment to build a green fertilizer plant in Villeta, Paraguay, contingent upon the approval of a preferential electricity tariff by ANDE to ensure the project's financial viability.

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Society & Health - Jun 9, 2026

Brazil suspends single-dose dengue vaccine after two suspected deaths

Brazil has temporarily suspended the single-dose dengue vaccine developed by the Butantan Institute following two suspected deaths linked to the immunization.

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Society & Health - Jun 9, 2026

Cancer patients protest in Paraguay over lack of medicines and demand compliance with court rulings

Cancer patients and their families protested in Paraguay on Sunday against the shortage of essential medicines and demanded that the government comply with court rulings ordering the supply of high-cost drugs.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

The Paraguayan government creates working group to streamline account opening for foreign investors

The Paraguayan government has created a working group led by Deputy Minister of Industry Javier Viveros, with representatives from various financial and government institutions, to streamline the process of opening bank accounts by foreign investors following complaints about excessive bureaucracy, with a 60-day deadline to present a concrete proposal.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

The duplication work on Tape Tuja has already seen a 25% increase, reaching G. 166,960 million

The duplication work on Tape Tuja, General Elizardo Aquino Avenue, has already seen a 25% increase, totaling G. 166,960 million, and the assembly of the piles for the return viaduct over Silvio Pettirossi Avenue, in Luque, has begun.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

An Itaú Bank customer reports a fraud exceeding 85 million guaraníes

A client of Banco Itaú, Delmis Martínez, reported being the victim of a financial fraud exceeding 85 million guaraníes, which included the draining of her accounts, unauthorized use of her credit card, and the approval of a loan she claims she never requested.

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Security & Justice - Jun 9, 2026

Argentine Gendarmerie intercepts truck carrying 1,100 liters of liquid ecstasy in Villa Nueva, Córdoba

The Argentine National Gendarmerie intercepted an abandoned truck in Villa Nueva, Córdoba, carrying about 1,100 liters of liquid ecstasy, a synthetic drug that is believed to have entered the country through the San Ignacio de Loyola crossing from Paraguay.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

Sedeco updates Consumer Protection Code for online purchases and AI

Sedeco is pushing for an update to Paraguay's Consumer Protection Code to adapt legislation to online purchases, digital services, artificial intelligence, social media advertising, and credit operations, including minimum legal guarantees, expanded cooling-off rights, and rules for influencers and automated customer service.

Culture & Sport - Jun 9, 2026

FIFA confirms Dutch referee Danny Makkelie for Paraguay's opening match against the USA at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate Paraguay's opening match against the United States at the 2026 World Cup on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Security & Justice - Jun 9, 2026

An ambassador of the Comando Vermelho is said to have confessed to the murder of 18 people in Paraguay

Paulo Cándido Oliveira Da Silva, 39, considered the "ambassador" of the Comando Vermelho in Paraguay, was arrested in Luque during Operation Puma Py and expelled from the country in June 2026. He reportedly confessed to Brazilian authorities to the murders of 18 people during his time in Paraguay, including the killing of Arnaldo Rotela Gauto, known as "the king of cattle rustling," who was killed in Yuty in August 2024.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

Paraguayan Government and Starlink Launch 1,600 Kits to Bring Internet to Rural Schools

The Government of Paraguay, in partnership with Starlink, has launched 1,600 high-speed internet kits to connect rural schools, health centers, and remote communities, benefiting more than 50,000 students and teachers.

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Society & Health - Jun 9, 2026

Qom Indigenous Community Threatens to Block PY12 Highway Over Land Dispute

The Tooshe Qaltaq indigenous community of the Qom people is threatening to block Route PY12 if the state does not acquire land for the families that have lived for more than four decades on the right-of-way strip belonging to the Ministry of Public Works and Communications.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

Brazilian company converts Itakyry alcohol plant to produce corn ethanol

A Brazilian company has signed an agreement with the municipality of Itakyry, in the department of Alto Paraná, to retrofit the local ethanol plant, which has been idle for over a decade, and produce ethanol from corn instead of sugarcane, with operations expected to resume before the end of the year.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

IPS and DNIT sign agreement to cross-check data and boost social security revenue in Paraguay

The Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) have signed an agreement to cross-check financial and tax data, aiming to increase social security revenue in Paraguay and combat fraud and informality.

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Economy - Jun 9, 2026

Paraguayan government defends preferential $30 rate for Atome

The Paraguayan government defended the preferential rate of US$30 per MWh granted to the company Atome for green fertilizer production, arguing that the figure is justified by operational efficiency and low transmission losses, while the ANDE workers' union and experts criticized the measure and pointed to regulatory weaknesses in the electricity sector.

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