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A man crashed a Kia Sorento into a tree on Avenida Manuel Ortiz Guerrero in San Lorenzo early Wednesday, then fled on foot before police arrived. Witnesses reported he had facial injuries and appeared intoxicated. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage to identify the suspect.
san-lorenzokia-sorentoAn analysis by Ultima Hora warns that Paraguay must choose between extractivist data center projects and value-added PtX industries, arguing that the latter offer greater economic and social returns per unit of energy consumed.
data-centersptxandePresident Santiago Peña and Housing Minister Juan Carlos Baruja delivered 604 homes in Villa Hayes, with a focus on indigenous communities. Baruja touted the government's housing record amid speculation about his political future.
santiago-penajuan-carlos-barujavilla-hayeschacoParaguay’s Independence Day military parade on Thursday will showcase five US-donated Safe Boat patrol boats and four Brazilian Super Tucano aircraft, among other equipment. The parade will feature a reduced contingent of 3,000 troops due to security operations against the EPP, according to Defense Minister Óscar González.
super-tucanomilitary-paradeZappy, a Paraguayan-developed dropselling platform, was launched in Asunción. Backed by entrepreneur Ivar Sosa, it allows vendors to sell without holding inventory, with the supplier handling delivery.
e-commercedropsellingzappyivar-sosaParaguay's government has unveiled an ambitious plan, dubbed 'Paraguay 2X', to double the country's GDP to $84 billion within a decade by following the rapid industrialization model of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. The strategy, led by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), includes 400 specific actions, 13 strategic sectors, and a joint artificial intelligence center with Taiwan.
taiwanThe district of Obligado, known as the National Capital of Cooperativism, will celebrate its 114th foundation anniversary on May 25 with sports, cultural, religious and civic events throughout the month.
obligadoitapuacolonias-unidasParaguay's maquiladora sector exported USD 471 million in the first four months of 2026, up USD 83 million year-on-year, driven by autoparts, food, clothing, and aluminum. The industry now employs 35,357 people, with 45% women, and 24 new programs approved in April alone.
maquilaindustriaParaguayan ambassador to the US, Gustavo Leite, says he helped negotiate a state-backed subsidy for a direct Asunción-Miami flight, but the head of Dinac denies the agency can offer such incentives.
dinacaviationThe Asunción Stock Exchange (BVA) saw a 1% drop in trading volume in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by bank liquidity recovery and unclear interest rate trends, according to broker Cadiem and reported by Ultima Hora.
cadiemAttorney Osvaldo Granada Salaberry told Ultima Hora that the power scheme once run by former JEM president Óscar González Daher continues to operate in the Consejo de la Magistratura, citing the recent election of Aldo Cantero as an example.
oscar-gonzalez-daherosvaldo-granada-salaberryParaguay's FEPY announces EmprendeTECH, a free event on June 5, 2026, featuring Google for Education and Oracle Next Education to boost AI and digital transformation for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
fepyemprendetechgoogle-for-educationoracle-next-educationLawyer and former electoral judge Jorge Rolón Luna harshly criticized the Paraguayan justice system, calling it 'incorrigible' after Aldo Cantero was included in a shortlist for a criminal court judge position in Asunción. Rolón Luna, who has previously denounced criminal structures within the judiciary, pointed to Cantero’s career and a domestic violence complaint against him as reasons for concern.
A Paraguayan judge has definitively dismissed charges against former Dinac president Edgar Melgarejo and four others in the 'tapabocas de oro' scandal, complying with a 2024 appellate court decision that annulled the prosecution's case. The Supreme Court later rejected the prosecution's final appeal.
dinacedgar-melgarejoSenator Édgar López acknowledged that political parties negotiate and control the selection of judges, prosecutors, and appellate judges in Paraguay's Consejo de la Magistratura, undermining merit-based appointments.
judiciarypolitical-appointmentsconsejo-de-la-magistraturaedgar-lopezaldo-canteroFrom Ireland's Ashford Castle to Spain's Castillo de Oropesa, several European fortresses have been transformed into luxury hotels, offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in history while enjoying modern comforts. ABC Color highlights top picks and tips for booking these unique accommodations.
ashford-castlecastillo-de-oropesaPAM Hotels is expanding its offerings for Paraguayan travelers, reporting a 50% increase in visitors to the Caribbean over two years. The chain highlights personalized travel, destination weddings, and new properties like AVA Resort Cancun and a future UNICO hotel in Jamaica.
pam-hotelsFiorella Migliore, 37, is expecting her second daughter, Melia, due in October, while leading environmental education and regenerative agriculture initiatives at her family's 'Sitio Tereré' in San Bernardino, Paraguay.
fiorella-miglioresan-bernardinositio-terereIn an interview with ABC Color ahead of Mother's Day, Paraguayan radio host Gaby Mallorquín shares her joy and challenges of raising her two children, Rubén Darío and Gabriela Natalia, and her close bond with her own mother, May Giardina.
gaby-mallorquincardinal-romanceAccording to data from Paraguay's National Institute of Statistics (INE), more than 40,000 mothers are actively looking for employment, with the agency's director noting that for many women finding a job 'costs three times as much.' The figures also show that 36% of households in the country are headed by a mother.
employmentmothersineivan-ojedaCities including Caacupé, Pilar, Villarrica, and towns in Misiones and the Chaco region held civic-military parades on May 14-15, 2026, marking the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence. Students, teachers, police, and military personnel participated, with local officials emphasizing patriotism and community commitment.
independenceA 31-year-old man with a criminal record and under house arrest was found dead in the patio of his home in Presidente Franco. Authorities are investigating the homicide, which occurred in the Santa Librada settlement.
presidente-francosilvino-gayosoParaguay's tripartite commission on minimum wage ended without agreement, as unions push for a 22% increase and employers insist on inflation-only adjustment. The government aims to finalize a recommendation by June 15.
Olimpia secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Recoleta on Friday in the penultimate round of the 2026 Apertura tournament, with a late header from Hugo Sandoval sealing the win on Mother's Day.
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