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A severe food shortage in Paraguay is driving up child malnutrition rates, with the government struggling to distribute aid and international organizations warning of a worsening humanitarian situation.
Threats of school shootings in Paraguay, driven by viral challenges on social media, reveal a lack of family oversight and mobilize the Ministry of Education, Police, and Public Prosecutor's Office to strengthen security and prevention protocols.
mecCODENI of Lambaré, through its director Graciela Figueredo, declared that it warned about the imminent danger and handed the child over to the uncles after the mother's psychiatric crisis, which culminated in a tragic filicide. The institution emphasizes that its intervention occurred due to a violent episode by the mother, and not because of sexual abuse allegations.
lambarecodeniFélix Leonor Quiñónez Herrera was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempted homicide that occurred in May 2022 in Pedro Juan Caballero, after shooting at a driver who, in retaliation, ran him over. The unanimous sentence was handed down by a Sentencing Court, based on documentary and testimonial evidence presented by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
pedro-juan-caballerokatia-uemurafelix-leonor-quinonez-herreraThe play "Let's Speak Frankly," directed by Juan Hannes Bürgin, returns to the Instituto Cultural Paraguayo-Alemán - Goethe-Zentrum (ICPA-GZ) in May and June 2026. The work addresses the tensions between individual identity and social impositions, questioning the prefabricated images that distance human beings from their primary impulses, such as love and sex. Performances will take place in the Salón Rolando Rasmussen, with tickets priced at G. 30,000.
icpajuan-hannes-burginA traffic accident on the morning of this Monday (18) left a 22-year-old young man injured on Avenida Médicos del Chaco in Asunción. The driver lost control of the vehicle after a tire blowout and collided with a tree on the median strip, being rescued and taken to the Trauma Hospital.
avenida-medicos-del-chacohospital-de-traumaA football player was detained after assaulting a referee during a youth match between 8 de Diciembre and Cerro Porteño de Caaguazú, causing a facial fracture to the official.
caaguazuA 16-year-old teenager died on Sunday after falling from his motorcycle on Route PY02 in Dr. Juan Eulogio Estigarribia (formerly Campo 9). Police are investigating whether he was participating in an illegal race at the time of the accident.
campo-9motoWith both IPS angiographs out of service, the pension fund signed agreements with Hospital de Clínicas and Hospital San Jorge to handle urgent cases. Five insured individuals have already been treated. The pension fund states that one device will be repaired soon and that it will begin the process to acquire three new machines.
ipshospital-de-clinicashospital-san-jorgeA new artificial intelligence trend creating hyper-realistic videos of people in packed stadiums has gone viral in Paraguay, while the band Korn returned to the country after 13 years with a show at the Jockey Club.
viraltiktokinstagramkornshowA man with a criminal record was arrested after trying to break into a pharmacy in Ciudad del Este, allegedly to steal tirzepatida, according to C9N.
tirzepatidaParaguay's Senate granted half-sanction to the Commuter Train (Tren de Cercanías) project on May 12, 2026, during an extraordinary session. The bill, which includes modifications, now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for final debate. The government-backed initiative aims to modernize public transport, carrying 40,000 passengers daily with a $450 million investment and creating 20,000 jobs during construction.
pedro-allianaA pedestrian was killed Thursday night on Route PY02 in Caaguazú when struck by a vehicle in which Senator Silvio “Beto” Ovelar was a passenger. The driver was detained, and the investigation is ongoing.
silvio-ovelarcaaguazuA solidarity marathon and festival, dubbed 'Itauguá de Pie: Todos por el Mercado,' will take place on Saturday, May 16, to assist over 400 merchants whose stalls were destroyed in a fire at the Itauguá Municipal Market. The event, supported by the municipality and other institutions, includes a donation drive from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the market parking lot, followed by an artistic festival at the Club Social Itaugüeño until midnight. Donations can also be made via a bank account.
itauguamercadofestivalParaguay's Mother's Day on Friday, May 15, 2026, will bring fresh morning temperatures, afternoon highs of 21–25°C, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered showers with possible thunderstorms in the north and east, according to the Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH).
weathermother-dayforecastSeven of twelve Luque councilors are running for re-election, while three aim for mayor. ABC Color reports that most now campaign as pro-citizen, but critics say they enabled Mayor Carlos Echeverría's lack of transparency over the past four years.
carlos-echeverriaRicardo Torres Peña, a resident of Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay, faced a criminal complaint from Mayor Carolina Aranda after demanding municipal transparency. After three years, he was acquitted and now seeks 850 million guaraníes in damages for alleged persecution.
mariano-roque-alonsoDr. Julia Acuña, president of the Paraguayan Society of Pediatrics, cautions that honey and homemade infusions like anise or chamomile tea should not be given to young children due to risks of botulism, intoxication, and high sugar content, emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding in early months.
Paraguay's INE reports 1.43 million mothers, 876,000 employed, and 36% of households headed by mothers. Despite rising labor participation, challenges remain in informal work, pay equity, and care burdens.
mothersinformal-economyine-statisticsAina Clotet's debut film, 'Viva,' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival's Semaine de la Critique, presenting a comedic yet profound look at a 40-year-old scientist's pursuit of life and personal reinvention after overcoming breast cancer. The film, set against the backdrop of an extreme drought in Catalonia, uses humor to tackle themes of mental health, love, and the search for inner strength.
cannesThe Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY) has resolved its financial contingency, resumed works and supplier payments, and is advancing the Aña Cuá project, according to its financial chief. An operational agreement with Argentina and cost-cutting measures have stabilized cash flow, but the lack of a definitive tariff remains a structural challenge.
ebyyacyretaargentinaana-cuaThe MOPC clarifies that the first stage of the commuter train from Asunción to Luque will cost US$400-450 million, contradicting earlier Fepasa statements. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has disbursed US$100 million to suppliers as part of a broader debt payment plan.
commuter-railParaguay's ambassador to the US, Gustavo Leite, disclosed that the government offered American Airlines $5 million in subsidies for the Asunción-Miami route, a deal that fell through. After a subsequent agreement with GOL also stalled, Senator Rafael Filizzola accused President Peña and Leite of secret negotiations, while Dinac denied having budget authority for such payments.
gustavo-leitesantiago-penadinacamerican-airlinesUS President Donald Trump said he discussed Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing but made no commitments. He will decide on arms sales to Taiwan soon. The meeting reflects broader US-China rivalry and economic pressures.
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