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Paraguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance made compensation payments to 46 victims of the Stroessner dictatorship, while 18 other beneficiaries had payments suspended due to pending documents.
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Paraguay's National Police has more than 120,000 identity documents and passports unclaimed by citizens and warns of fraud attempts by Brazilian criminals from gangs seeking to obtain Paraguayan documents.
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Diesel price increases of up to 39% in Paraguay are pressuring freight transport and agricultural sector costs, while also raising the technical fare for public transportation, with risk of pass-through to consumer prices.
Payment volume in Paraguay doubled in one year, driven by the massive adoption of instant transfers, which moved $14 billion in July alone.
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The National Traffic and Road Safety Agency of Paraguay will implement a point system on driver's licenses starting January 2027, aiming to penalize reckless drivers and suspend those with risky behaviors.
The classic between Olimpia and Cerro Porteño this Sunday at the Sajonia stadium could equal or extend the narrow historical advantage of 77 to 76 wins that the striped team holds in the 224 matches already played at the venue.
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Paraguay celebrates National Folklore Day with a cultural agenda of free events and a sociological debate on national identity, which is seen as plural and constantly transforming.
Prison officers intercepted a package with explosive substances at Minga Guazú prison, leading to an investigation into possible dynamite manufacturing, while in an unrelated event, a driver was shot dead in Pedro Juan Caballero.
Guairá Governor César Sosa denies a presidential pre-candidacy and prioritizes municipal elections, while the opposition, led by Senator Yolanda Paredes, crafts a strategy for 2028 focused on unity and fighting corruption.
Paraguay's timber industry attracts about 20 international business delegations to a fair in September 2026, amid sector export growth that exceeded 100,000 tons from January to July.
Paraguay's DNIT requires declaration of crypto asset operations above $5,000 annually, and local businesses warn the rule may drive users to informality due to costs and requirements, calling for dialogue to adjust the measure.
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The Paraguayan government authorized the creation of 11,100 permanent healthcare positions, a historic measure announced days before the start of a national doctors' strike demanding salary adjustments.
Paraguay and Chile are assessing the creation of an electrical interconnection network to strengthen regional energy security, enable energy exchange, and protect against system vulnerabilities.
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Petra Group ended the process and canceled the controversial Petra Signature project after reaching a friendly agreement with the other involved party.
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Paraguay discusses reform of state-owned ANDE and risk of energy deficit by 2032, with proposals including splitting the company into multiple corporations and creating a regulatory body, while experts warn of delays in projects and rising demand.
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The price of Paraguayan beef reached a historic record as the United States suspends import tariffs for ground beef, creating a strategic opportunity for the country's exports.
Paraguayan police remove an agent and investigate an alleged scheme for irregular issuance of identity cards to foreigners, mainly Brazilians, after blocking the delivery of documents to people with criminal records.
Paraguayan justice dismissed the investigation for money laundering and influence peddling against former deputy Orlando Arévalo, his wife, former councilwoman Carolina González, and prosecutor Sandra Ledesma, stemming from a contractual dispute with a construction company.
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President Santiago Peña moved the national holiday of September 29, which marks the Day of the Battle of Boquerón, to Monday, September 28, 2026, to create a long weekend aimed at boosting tourism and the economy.
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The Court of Appeals rejected the recusal request by presidential pre-candidate Arnoldo Wiens and maintained Judge Humberto Otazú in the case investigating alleged damages of G. 14,955 million to the State in the Metrobús project.
Minister Llanes proposes centralizing communication for Paraguay's Judiciary, an initiative critics view as shielding information and emerging amid influence peddling accusations against her son.
Paraguay has received its fifth A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, with the sixth and final one to be delivered in September, in an investment of 100 to 150 million dollars that the government considers crucial to combat clandestine flights and strengthen air sovereignty.
A practical Paraguay government directory with official portals, phone numbers, emails and the right starting point for residence, ID, tax, work, health, utilities and apostilles.
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The Paraguayan flag carrier LAP completed 63 years since its inaugural flight, which departed from Asunción for Brazilian cities, marking the start of an operation that expanded to intercontinental routes before entering decline in the late 1970s.
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