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Paraguayan notaries point out lack of integration and delays in the National Unified Registry
Economy - Jun 22, 2026

Paraguayan notaries point out lack of integration and delays in the National Unified Registry

Five months after it came into force, the National Unified Registry (RUN), created by Law 7424/25 and which merged the General Directorate of Public Registries, the National Cadastre Service, and the Department of Surveying and Geodesy under the Supreme Court of Justice, has yet to deliver the operational efficiency it promised, according to representative bodies of Paraguayan notaries. They point to a lack of real integration between databases, the persistence of separate procedures, longer processing times — from around 10 calendar days to up to 15 business days or more — and risks associated with the physical transfer of files between offices.

Victims of the promissory note mafia denounce lack of justice and demand impeachment of Supreme Court justices
Politics - Jun 22, 2026

Victims of the promissory note mafia denounce lack of justice and demand impeachment of Supreme Court justices

The Coordinadora de Víctimas, representing victims of the so-called "promissory note mafia," denounced the "absolute defenselessness" of thousands of Paraguayans affected by irregular wage garnishments and judicial enforcement actions, held the Supreme Court of Justice responsible for omission, and demanded that the National Congress initiate impeachment proceedings against the Court's justices.

Former Senator Sixto Pereira says Paraguay is living under a government of the mafia and organized crime
Politics - Jun 22, 2026

Former Senator Sixto Pereira says Paraguay is living under a government of the mafia and organized crime

Former Senator Sixto Pereira, from the Tekojoja party, stated that Paraguay is currently experiencing "the government of the mafia and organized crime," recalling the 14th anniversary of the removal of then-President Fernando Lugo on June 22, 2012, through a political trial in Congress. He emphasized that this political situation has significant implications for foreign investors, diplomats, and regional observers due to the resulting political and economic instability affecting business and international cooperation.

DNIT requires arms and munitions dealers to issue electronic invoices through Sifen
Economy - Jun 21, 2026

DNIT requires arms and munitions dealers to issue electronic invoices through Sifen

DNIT has published General Resolution No. 54, requiring manufacturers, importers, exporters, and retailers of firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnic articles to issue electronic tax documents exclusively through Sifen, with a 90-day compliance deadline. For companies with their own systems, the transition favors API-based integrations that preserve commercial operations and keep auditable fiscal evidence.

Asunción faces fiscal crisis with over G. 500 billion diverted from the G8 bond and poor public services
Politics - Jun 20, 2026

Asunción faces fiscal crisis with over G. 500 billion diverted from the G8 bond and poor public services

Asunción is facing a fiscal crisis following the diversion of more than G. 500 billion from the G8 bond, originally intended for stormwater drainage works, during the administration of former mayor Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez. Meanwhile, the current administration under Luis Bello is paying contractors with current municipal revenue, while residents endure poor public services, including potholed streets that cause accidents, inconsistent garbage collection, and chaotic traffic.

Cartismo senators expand Comptroller General's Office power to fine and take legal action against agencies that violate transparency law
Politics - Jun 20, 2026

Cartismo senators expand Comptroller General's Office power to fine and take legal action against agencies that violate transparency law

Cartista senators have introduced a bill expanding the powers of the Comptroller General's Office to fine, prosecute, and take legal action against agencies that fail to comply with the Transparency Law (No. 5189/2014). The proposal amends Articles 8 and 9 of the law so that noncompliance constitutes an enforceable instrument and authorizes agreements with the Ministry of Finance for the collection of fines.

Che Róga Porã 3.0 Expands Credit Access and Opens Doors to More Families
Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 20, 2026

Che Róga Porã 3.0 Expands Credit Access and Opens Doors to More Families

The Che Róga Porã 3.0 housing program, launched by the Paraguayan government, has increased maximum credit amounts, included families earning six to nine minimum wages, and expanded geographic coverage to the entire Central department and Presidente Hayes, with financing of up to Gs. 792 million in Asunción and Gs. 652 million in other locations, while maintaining a fully digital application process.

Working on WhatsApp or Telegram outside of business hours can result in overtime pay in Paraguay
Society & Health - Jun 20, 2026

Working on WhatsApp or Telegram outside of business hours can result in overtime pay in Paraguay

In Paraguay, the use of apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram for contact between managers and employees outside working hours has reignited the debate over the legal limits of professional availability. Labor law experts warn that a mere message or call after the end of the workday does not create an obligation to respond immediately, but the effective performance of services during that period may constitute overtime under the Paraguayan Constitution, which limits the working day to eight hours daily and 48 hours weekly, and Law No. 6738, which regulates remote work and recognizes the right to digital disconnection with at least 12 consecutive hours free from the obligation to respond to work-related communications.

Paraguay and Argentina advance in the concession of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway with national companies
Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 20, 2026

Paraguay and Argentina advance in the concession of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway with national companies

Paraguay and Argentina are making progress in defining the terms for the concession of dredging, signaling, and technological modernization works on the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, with exclusive participation of Paraguayan companies in the consortia. The goal is to ensure 24-hour navigation, increase the operational draft of the Paraná River, and reduce logistical costs.