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Motherhood in Paraguay: Legal Advances, Demographic Shifts, and Cultural Paradoxes

On Mother's Day 2026, a reflection on the state of motherhood in Paraguay highlights expanded legal protections for mothers and fathers, a sharp decline in birth rates, persistent teenage pregnancies, and evolving family structures. The article from Ultima Hora notes both progress and challenges, including potential labor market pitfalls and the influence of antinatalist trends.

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Asunción Residents Fear Ferreira Creek Overflow, Demand Long-Awaited MOPC Works

Over 150 families in Asunción's Republicano and Roberto L. Petit neighborhoods live in fear of another overflow of the Ferreira Creek, which flooded on May 3, 2026. Residents have been demanding protective works for over a decade, with a house and a school at imminent risk. The municipality has referred the case to the MOPC, but administrative delays persist, according to neighbors.

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