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Producers in Alto Paraná are forecasting a record corn harvest and export volumes, provided no frosts occur by mid-June, after crops overcame initial water stress with no reported pest infestations.
alto-paranaPolice seized 15 kilos of undocumented liquid mercury and detained three men in Ciudad del Este, suspecting the Bolivian-origin material was destined for clandestine gold mining in Paso Yobái.
comisaria-primeraciudad-del-estepaso-yobaiavenida-monsenor-rodriguezParaguayan banks accumulated profits of US$302 million in the first four months of 2026, a 5.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025, led by Banco Continental.
banco-central-del-paraguaybanco-nacional-de-fomentouenobanco-continentalitauThe Paraguayan pork industry is advocating for an end to foot-and-mouth disease vaccination in order to access premium markets such as Japan and South Korea, projecting a surge in exports from 20,000 to 250,000 tons within five years.
hugo-schaffrathchiletaiwanThe Paraguayan justice system sentenced Rodrigo Sebastián Tamarasco to two years of effective imprisonment and the confiscation of equipment for stealing electricity from ANDE to conduct illegal cryptocurrency mining in Ciudad del Este, causing losses of approximately 381 thousand dollars.
andeciudad-del-esterodrigo-sebastian-tamarasco-rThe IPS investment portfolio reached G$ 20 trillion in March 2026, with more than half of the funds concentrated in instruments issued by local banks and financial entities.
ipsbanco-nacional-de-fomentobanco-continentalitauParaguayan exporters warned the Central Bank about the losses caused by the dollar's 23% depreciation over one year, which is affecting sectors such as cassava, pork, the forestry industry, and recycling.
san-pedrocarlos-carvalloItaipú Binacional has launched five tenders totaling nearly US$11.4 million for private security services, gardening, tree pruning, and mineral water supply.
itaipuhernandariasThe Itaipú Technological Park Foundation opened a G. 11 billion bidding process for cell phone interception equipment for the National Police, while Tedic warns that such devices violate fundamental rights such as privacy and freedom of expression.
imsi-catchertedicitaipuParaguay is accelerating the modernization of its Armed Forces with U.S. support, including the purchase of armored vehicles and the creation of counterterrorism units to combat organized crime.
santiago-penamanuel-rodriguezPresident Santiago Peña projected during the Student Economics Summit at UNA that Paraguay will see GDP growth above 4% in 2026, driven by public and private investment.
santiago-penaLambaré is facing a severe urban crisis with destroyed streets and flooded neighborhoods, as candidates from different parties gear up for the June 7 municipal elections amid accusations and widespread public discontent.
lambareMITIC announced that access to platforms such as Portal Paraguay, MI IPS, and Digitalia will now require mandatory two-step authentication via SMS, in addition to a password, to strengthen digital security.
miticportal-paraguayLease contracts for approximately 190,000 hectares belonging to IPS in the Teniente Ochoa region reveal monthly fees as low as G. 627 per hectare, with terms of up to 20 years and 24-month grace periods. An economic analyst warns of poor asset management and possible favoritism.
ipschacoThe Superior Electoral Court will mobilize over 82,000 people and 16,582 voting machines for the June 7 internal party elections, in which 4,338,716 voters will choose candidates for mayor and city council across the country.
tsjeThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has scheduled eight family farming fairs between this Monday and Saturday in Asunción, San Lorenzo, Itauguá, Caacupé, and Concepción to encourage the direct sale of products without intermediaries.
shopping-multiplazatacumbuThe Paraguayan justice system has confirmed that the State must pay teacher Clementina Ruiz Díaz Ojeda over 853 million guaraníes in compensation for having spent nearly three years wrongfully imprisoned following the accidental death of her baby.
Analyst Wildo González, criticizes the monetary policy of the Central Bank of Paraguay, arguing that the current low inflation is the result of currency appreciation and liquidity tightening, not lasting success. He warns of future risks with the reversal of capital flows.
Electrical expert Guillermo Krauch said that electricity consumption in Paraguay is growing far above forecasts by the National Electricity Administration, bringing forward by two years the point where availability and real demand intersect.
andeguillermo-krauchThe country reached sixth place among regional destinations in the ICCA 2025 Ranking, with Asunción ranking eighth among cities. The segment generated an estimated economic impact of US$300 million.
iccamiceLuis Carlos Ortiz Godoy, a patient at the National Cancer Institute (Incan), obtained a constitutional injunction to receive the drug glofitamab, but the Ministry of Health has not complied with the court order for more than 60 days, according to his lawyer.
glofitamabcancerInaugurated in 1965, the main border crossing between Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu operates well beyond its original capacity, creating kilometer-long traffic jams that worsen on shopping dates and holidays. Motorcycle taxis have become an alternative for crossing the 552 meters over the Paraná River, while the full opening of the Integration Bridge is seen as an urgent solution.
ciudad-del-estemototaxisDefense Minister Óscar González stated that organized crime and terrorism are the main threats to Paraguayan sovereignty, as he pushed back against opposition criticism of the military cooperation agreement with the United States and detailed an investment plan of over US$179 million for the Armed Forces.
sofasuper-tucanotps-78The 20th edition of the Asunción International Book Fair kicks off on May 28 at the Mariscal Convention Center, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors through June 7. The United States is the guest of honor, amid celebrations of the 250th anniversary of its independence.
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