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Senator Rubén Velázquez acknowledges delays in implementing the university half-fare transport benefit and announces a public hearing. Student leaders describe long commutes and limited bus schedules, urging faster progress.
ruben-velazquezPresident Santiago Peña presided over the annual military parade along the Costanera Norte in Asunción on May 14, 2026, as Paraguay celebrated 215 years of independence. The event featured 3,000 troops, including 2,400 military personnel and 600 police officers, along with aircraft displays and armored vehicles.
independence-daymilitary-paradesantiago-penaasuncionsuper-tucanocostanera-nortePresident Santiago Peña hosted controversial Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel and Crusoe AI president Cully Cavness at Mburuvicha Róga. Chief of Staff Javier Giménez said the government welcomes investors regardless of personal views, while Thiel has previously questioned democracy. The meetings focus on AI, energy, and fintech investment opportunities in Paraguay.
santiago-penapeter-thielinvestmentartificial-intelligenceA man known as alias 'Ruso' was detained by police in Encarnación after security cameras captured him entering a home to commit a robbery. Officers recovered cash and other items. The suspect has a prior record for homicide and aggravated robbery, according to C9N.
encarnacionc9nA man identified as Juan Arzamendia, reportedly intoxicated, was arrested early Friday after breaking into the 8th Company of the Volunteer Fire Corps in Capiatá, causing damage to the station and a volunteer's vehicle. He claimed to be a military member and said he would cover the costs.
capiatamilitarA clandestine garbage dump has been reported at the intersection of José Berges and Avda. Perú in Asunción, with piles of branches and boxes accumulating, according to ABC Color.
abc-colorThe Integral Aesthetic Medicine Center CorppoLive in Paraguay was the venue for the official launch of a partnership between anti-aging specialist Teguh Tanuwidjaja and the Paraguayan Association of Aesthetic Medicine, highlighting knowledge exchange and innovation.
corppoliveteguh-tanuwidjajaA preview of Cave Ogdon's upcoming novel 'Rey Mau,' published by Editorial Kivevé, offers a surreal journey through Paraguayan society, blending postmodern literature with absurdist themes.
literaturenovelpostmoderncave-ogdonrey-mauAn opinion piece in ABC Color urges Paraguayans to build unity through Christian principles, warning against greed, pride, and selfishness, and linking personal and family harmony to national development.
unityfamilyopinionabc-colorvaluesIn 1887, Uruguayan traveler Adolfo de Bourgoing, on a mission for the newly founded Museo de La Plata, negotiated with local leader Buenaventura Flecha to acquire religious artifacts from the Jesuit ruins of Trinidad, Paraguay. The account, published in Bourgoing's book and recently reissued by Tiempo de Historia and Fondec, details the removal of statues, altars, and other relics from the former Jesuit reduction.
historyjesuit-reductionstrinidadmuseumartifactsadolfo-de-bourgoingAccording to an investigation by Ultima Hora, 109 employees of the Itaipú Binational entity earn more than President Santiago Peña, with some receiving four times his salary. The report highlights cases of double salaries for government officials serving as Itaipú councilors and notes opacity in payroll disclosures.
santiago-penaIn an exclusive interview with Ultima Hora, Paraguay's first cardinal, Monsignor Adalberto Martínez, reflects on his journey from economics student to the nation's highest-ranking Catholic leader, emphasizing that his many renunciations have been acts of offering rather than loss.
adalberto-martinezrenunciaParaguay’s National Tourism Secretariat (Senatur) has installed warm lighting in the historic San Jerónimo neighborhood of Asunción, transforming its narrow streets and iconic oratory into an inviting nighttime attraction. The project, which includes facade restoration and mural initiatives, seeks to preserve cultural identity while drawing more visitors after dark.
san-jeronimoasuncionsenaturAn opinion piece in ABC Color uses the metaphor 'all roads lead to Rome' to argue that a coordinated disinformation campaign against journalists and independent media in Paraguay originates from the government and the ANR. The article cites alleged financing, fake profiles, and AI-generated attacks but provides no corroborating evidence.
abc-colorBancop hosted a celebration for its employees and executives at Cervecería Sacramento to mark Workers' Day, featuring music, camaraderie, and recognition of the team's commitment, as reported by ABC Color.
bancopcerveceria-sacramentoA reflection from Noticias CDE on International Nursing Day highlights the vital yet often overlooked role of nurses in Paraguay, who compensate for resource shortages with creativity and compassion, serving as the true backbone of the country's healthcare.
Senad’s Operación Restaurar combines marijuana eradication with reforestation of native forests, starting in Amambay after binational operations with Brazil.
senadamambayIn a recent column for Noticias CDE, Esteban Ross argues that conventional footwear—with narrow toe boxes and elevated heels—distorts natural foot function, causing juanetes, plantar fasciitis, and back pain. He advocates a gradual transition to minimalist, zero-drop, wide-toe shoes to restore natural posture and health.
foot-healthshoespostureJaime Franco, a notorious Paraguayan narcotrafficker, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for laundering money from drug trafficking, according to a report by Ultima Hora.
narcotraffickingGastronomik 2026, Paraguay's premier HORECA event, will take place May 19-20 at Paseo La Galería, featuring over 70 exhibitors, 16 conferences, and special guest Andrés Ugaz. New initiatives include the Ruta del Mbeju and the "Fuego Nuevo" digital cookbook.
gastronomik-2026horecagastronomikCarlos Miguel Viveros Cabral, a precandidate for councilor in Asunción, has filed a cassation appeal with the Supreme Court's Criminal Chamber, seeking to overturn an appellate ruling that upheld his conviction for a contractual dispute. The defense argues due process violations and improper criminalization of a civil matter.
carlos-viveros-cabralA passionate kiss transfers up to 80 million bacteria in ten seconds, acting as both an immune booster and an unconscious compatibility test, according to a column by Carlos Roa in Noticias CDE.
Miles of people attended the latest edition of Teletón’s ‘La Comilona’ in Asunción, blending gastronomy, live entertainment, and family activities. The event, reported by ABC Color, reaffirmed its status as one of Paraguay’s most iconic solidarity gatherings.
teletoncomilonaThe hearing to decide preventive detention for former senator Erico Galeano, convicted of money laundering and criminal association, was suspended after his defense filed a repossession appeal and a habeas corpus petition. The prosecution argues that Galeano lost parliamentary immunity upon resigning, but the court must first rule on the defense's motions.
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