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The 2026 school winter break in Paraguay will remain scheduled from July 13 to 24, with no changes despite the World Cup, after the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) concluded that the Paraguayan national team's night matches did not interfere with classes, and the tournament's key decisions will coincide exactly with the recess period.
The Paraguayan Senate will decide this Wednesday on the renewal of its representatives on the Jury for the Impeachment of Magistrates and the Magistracy Council, with Senator Derlis Maidana leaving the JEM and Mario Varela seeking to retain his position, while the ruling party attempts to preserve its influence within the justice system.
The Paraguayan government has completed Operativo Umbral 3.5, transferring 618 inmates to permanently separate convicted prisoners from those awaiting trial, as mandated by the National Constitution.
Paraguay beat Germany 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16, and had a national holiday declared by President Santiago Peña to celebrate the historic victory.
Brazilian authorities warn that Paraguayan vehicles with outstanding fines may be impounded at the Foz do Iguaçu border crossing during the winter holidays, as debts from foreign license plates total more than 42 million reais.
Paraguay has expanded its issuance of government bonds to finance investments in 2026, having already placed $362.6 million of the $661.6 million authorized under Law No. 7609/2025, with four additional local issuances scheduled between June and October. The proceeds are earmarked exclusively for public investment projects, and foreign investor interest in the local-currency debt is growing.
The IPS Hemodynamic Service is operating at only 40% of its capacity due to a lack of dedicated rooms, while specialists warn of a rise in heart attacks and hypertension among young Paraguayans under 40, driven by factors such as the use of energy drinks, anabolic steroids, vapes, and a sedentary lifestyle.
The Mercosur Summit kicked off in Luque with a focus on the trade agreement with the European Union and negotiations over the Itaipú energy tariff.
Paraguay's net international reserves reached USD 11.46 billion in June 2026, a 16.3% increase compared to January 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Paraguay.
Paraguay faces the challenge of turning its carbon credit potential into real revenue, with former minister Alfredo Molinas highlighting the gap between projections and concrete gains, despite the country's favorable conditions.
Itaipu opened the spillway gates on Sunday to control the reservoir, which reached 220.30 meters after heavy rains upstream, since increasing power generation was not possible due to low demand from the Brazilian and Paraguayan systems.
Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen, of Invicta Racing, finished ninth in the Feature Race of the Formula 2 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring and picked up two championship points after Norwegian driver Martinius Stenshorne, who had originally finished sixth, was handed a 30-second penalty for pitting to change tires under the Virtual Safety Car in violation of FIA regulations.
Paraguay argues that the toll on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, currently around US$1.30 per ton, should remain stable or even decrease under the new concession, in order to protect the country's foreign trade and preserve the competitiveness of the river corridor.
Platforms like Shein, Temu, and Amazon are reshaping Paraguay's textile market, intensifying competition with local brands through competitive pricing and buoyed by the falling dollar, while the maquila sector records export growth and industry representatives call for equal tax treatment and a crackdown on unfair competition.
A cell phone seized during a search in San Lorenzo may contain money laundering data linked to convicted Clan Rotela leader Armando Javier Rotela Ayala.
The government of Paraguay has added 90 new buses to the metropolitan public transportation system, including 70 electric buses (30 donated by Taiwan and 40 from private investment by Ñandutí S.A.) and 20 combustion-engine buses from Ximex S.A., with private investment exceeding US$11 million, expanding access to approximately 20,000 new passengers without a fare increase.
Paraguay is on alert for severe storms with hail and strong winds, with warnings issued by the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology for several departments throughout the weekend, with forecasts of continued rainfall and storms across much of the national territory, including Asunción, on Monday.
The Paraguayan community in Ireland, which now numbers over 500 people, established the Association of Paraguayans Living in Ireland (APRI) in 2022 to support migrants, particularly English language students, by fostering cultural gatherings and networking opportunities.
A project funded by Paraguay's National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt) scientifically demonstrates that construction and demolition waste can be turned into quality recycled raw material, contributing to the circular economy and the reduction of environmental contamination in Paraguay.
Duarte Palace, an architectural gem from 1908 in Asunción, is reopening to the public following a G. 3 billion restoration funded by the company Sudamérica Invest, with completion expected by mid-July.
ANDE has formally rejected Atome PLC's request for a preferential electricity tariff in Paraguay, after a technical and financial analysis concluded that it was not feasible to grant the fixed dollarized tariff of US$30 per MWh sought by the British company.
The removal of Zulma Díaz Penayo from the Education Ministry's universities directorate has widened into a broader debate over oversight, accreditation and transparency in Paraguay's higher education system.
Public debt interest payments in Paraguay surged 457% between 2015 and 2024, climbing from $187.3 million to $1.0448 billion, which narrows the fiscal space for investments in health, education, and infrastructure, even though the debt level of 36.2% of GDP is still considered sustainable by economists.
SENAD minister Jalil Rachid said Paraguay is no longer a critical cocaine route to Europe and cited seizures and $700 million in losses for organized crime. A UN report points to rising trafficking, while Copolad III's director urged a response based on science, public health and institutional cooperation.