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Swedish brand H&M has confirmed the opening of two stores in Asunción, Paraguay, with inaugurations scheduled for August 13 at Paseo La Galería and August 22 at Distrito Perseverancia, advancing its expansion in Latin America.
distrito-perseveranciapaseo-la-galeriaThe Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay has requested a technical and public debate with the DNIT regarding Resolution No. 49/2026 and a potential bill affecting companies' retained earnings, citing a lack of clarity in the rules and calling for formal explanations before the measures proceed.
dnitcolegio-de-contadores-del-paraguayThe government of Paraguay published Decree No. 6120, signed by President Santiago Peña and Minister of Economy and Finance Óscar Lovera, establishing austerity measures to optimize, prioritize, and efficiently manage public spending in the 2026 National Budget, prioritizing expenditures on health, education, security, and social programs, while imposing restrictions on operational spending and non-essential procurement.
mefsantiago-penaoscar-loveraPirayú is preparing to host the 11th edition of the National Chipa Festival from May 29 to 31, 2026, at the city's train station, featuring a gastronomic exhibition of local traditional products.
Through April 2026, banks and the Deposit Guarantee Fund (FGD) held 80% of the G$8.5 trillion in Treasury Bonds (BOTES) circulating in Paraguay, underscoring the heavy reliance of state financing on local financial institutions.
itaubanco-sudamerisFollowing the detection of an unauthorized drone flying over Module 7 of the Minga Guazú Penitentiary, where members of the PCC and Miguel Ángel Insfrán are held, a search conducted by authorities found no illegal items at the site.
miguel-angel-insfranpccParaguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and the Patrulla Caminera have issued a warning about a digital scam in which criminals impersonate officers to demand payment for non-existent fines via instant messaging. Authorities clarified that official notifications are delivered only in person and payments must be made exclusively at government-authorized locations.
patrulla-camineramopcwhatsappProsecutor Jorge Arce, who was part of the team that requested the dismissal of charges against Horacio Cartes, has been assigned to investigate President Santiago Peña for alleged illicit enrichment, money laundering, and other crimes.
santiago-penajorge-arceThe L'Étape Encarnación 2026 by Tour de France cycling event, scheduled for May 31, is projected to generate an economic impact of between $3.5 million and $5 million for Itapúa's economy, with participation from athletes in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile.
encarnaciontour-de-francerebelocityitapuaJudge Francisco Acevedo granted the Public Prosecutor's Office a four-month extension to conclude its investigation into businesswoman Dalia López, who is accused of producing forged documents and criminal association for facilitating the acquisition of Paraguayan identity cards and passports for Ronaldinho Gaúcho and his brother. The new deadline has been set for October 2, while López remains under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor.
dalia-lopezfrancisco-acevedoAccording to the commercial director of Agrofuturo Paraguay, the global uncertainty generated by conflicts and logistical crises opens a historic opportunity for Paraguay to strengthen its local agricultural inputs industry, gaining competitiveness and productive sovereignty.
industria-paraguayaThe Chamber of Shopping Malls of Paraguay (CCCPy) reported a 7% increase in mall sales during the first four months of 2026, driven by supermarkets and food services, but warned of a slowdown in growth momentum due to a 25% drop in spending by Argentine visitors and the impact of dollar devaluation on exchange rates.
argentinaThe Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, and representatives of the Yacyretá Binational Entity met with local authorities in Ayolas to assess the installation of new industrial parks, aiming to align the necessary infrastructure and leverage the energy surplus to attract investments.
ayolasmarco-riquelmecarlos-duarteItaipú Binacional is investing more than G. 20.5 billion in the comprehensive revitalization of Ñu Guasu Park in Luque, with works including the renovation of restrooms, roadways, fencing, parking areas, and playgrounds, as well as the construction of a new User Service Center.
nu-guasuitaipuparque-guasu-metropolitanoParaguayan production sector representatives warned Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano about the risks posed by the European Union's proposed ILUC regulation, which classifies soybean oil as an unsustainable biofuel and threatens national exports by disregarding local realities.
ruben-ramirez-lezcanounion-de-gremios-de-la-produccioncamara-paraguaya-de-exportadores-y-comercializadores-de-cereales-y-oleaginosasfederacion-de-cooperativas-de-produccionItaipú Binacional plans to install up to 14,000 MW of floating solar power on its reservoir, a capacity equivalent to that of the current hydroelectric plant. By utilizing 10% of the water surface, the project aims to reduce reliance on hydropower and minimize evaporation. This initiative builds on the success of a pilot plant that already supplies part of the facility's internal consumption and is currently being expanded to include battery storage.
itaipuluquepedro-domaniczkyBrazil's Federal Police rescued ten Paraguayan women who were victims of human trafficking in Santa Helena, Paraná, during an operation to dismantle a network accused of sexual exploitation and slave-like labor.
ciudad-del-estesanta-helenaThe Public Prosecutor's Office seized a herd of cattle in Concepción, Paraguay, after authorities identified 13 animals with markings suggesting Brazilian origin among the 150 head being transported from Santa Rosa del Aguaray to Alto Paraguay. They are now awaiting a report from Senacsa to confirm the suspicion of smuggling.
concepcionUnder the leadership of Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner, the district of Cambyretá in Itapúa has revived its iconic Mirador, transforming it into a new cultural center featuring exhibitions, an educational area, and panoramic access via an elevator, while planning to extend opening hours and revitalize the adjacent amphitheater to boost tourism and community integration.
mirador-de-cambyretacambyretajaime-hinterleitnerThe Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the preventive detention of a 19-year-old Brazilian citizen, a migration consultant, accused of stealing a notarial seal from Escribanía Amarilla in Ciudad del Este, based on security footage that recorded the crime on May 25.
estela-mary-ramirezciudad-del-esteOpposition lawmakers dismissed the Comptroller General's Office report, which found no irregularities in President Santiago Peña's asset growth but failed to examine the period during which his wealth increased by approximately 20 billion guaraníes, as a whitewash.
santiago-penaguillermo-rodriguezjavier-zacarias-irunSon of former Paraguayan congresswoman Perla de Vázquez arrested in San Estanislao with cocaine, marijuana, and a weapon on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking ring in the region.
san-pedrojose-emilio-vazquez-acostaperla-de-vazquezsan-estanislaoExperts advocate for the use of prescribed burns as a controlled management tool to reduce the buildup of combustible material and prevent disastrous wildfires in Paraguay.
hotshotsan-pedroA leaked audio recording reveals that Cartismo senator Javier Zacarías Irún negotiated a position at the Itaipu Binacional entity for the brother of a political operative in exchange for electoral support in Ciudad del Este.
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