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Tatiana Marset, sister of drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, was hospitalized in Santa Cruz for suspected pancreatitis but diagnosed with hepatitis A and returned to Palmasola prison.
tatiana-marsetsebastian-marsetboliviaFollowing the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, Asunción's Urban Services Directorate completed a three-phase cleanup operation across key downtown areas, including the Costanera and central plazas, ensuring the city returned to its pristine state.
asuncionindependenciaPresident Santiago Peña posted a Mother's Day message on social media, praising his mother and wife and extending his embrace to all Paraguayan mothers.
santiago-penamothers-dayana-maria-palaciosleticia-ocamposParaguay's weather service warns of severe storms in five departments, with heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail expected through Monday.
weather-alertstormmeteorologiasevere-weatherdepartmentsHundreds gathered in Pilar's Barrio Obrero for a patriotic parade honoring Mother's Day, followed by a free evening serenade featuring local and international artists.
barrio-obreropilarcarlos-montalvoMateo Sobode Chiqueno's experimental film 'Ujirei' will be shown Saturday at Museo del Barro in Asunción, followed by a discussion with the Ayoreo documentarian.
ayoreomuseu-do-barrocineclub-itinerantemateo-sobode-chiquenoHundreds of tourists and shoppers flocked to Ciudad del Este on Mother's Day, undeterred by cold and rain, as family outings replaced typical bulk buying, with perfumes, video game consoles, and electronics leading sales.
ciudad-del-esteParaguay's top tennis player Daniel Vallejo defeated world No. 39 Zizou Bergs to reach the semifinals of the ATP Challenger 175 in Valencia, marking his first semifinal at this level and the 14th Challenger semifinal of his career.
daniel-vallejoatp-challengervalenciasemifinalOn the penultimate matchday of the 2026 Apertura tournament, Cerro Porteño and Nacional play at the same time, both vying for second place. Cerro hosts Sportivo Trinidense while Nacional visits Rubio Ñu. Olimpia, already crowned champion, won a dramatic late match against Recoleta.
aperturacerro-portenonacionalapertura-2026On Mother's Day, 78 residents of Bañado Tacumbú—including 38 women—received certificates and toolkits after completing courses in electrical work, painting, and plumbing, organized by Sinafocal.
banado-tacumbuNew IPS president Dr. Isaías Fretes, in office less than a month, has revealed that key laundry equipment at the central hospital has been broken for years, including a four-year-old nonfunctional ironing machine and two of five washing machines. He criticized the lack of accountability and announced urgent measures to address a monthly deficit of $20–26 million.
ipsisaias-fretesWhile most Paraguayan families celebrate Mother's Day at home, dozens of women spend the holiday at the Hospital Pediátrico Niños de Acosta Ñu, living in the shelter and supporting each other as they wait for their children to recover from serious illnesses.
A police pursuit in Mayor Otaño, Itapúa, turned deadly early Sunday as officers exchanged gunfire with suspects in two vehicles. One man was killed, another arrested, and a large quantity of marijuana was confiscated.
mayor-otanoitapuaDuring the central Mass in Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela read a letter from Pope Leo XIV warning about the risks of artificial intelligence for human relationships, creativity, and truth, defending love as a real presence.
caacupevalenzuelaThe World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern this Sunday due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has already killed 88 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to Uganda. The lack of a vaccine and specific treatment for this variant, combined with instability in the Goma region controlled by the M23 armed group, has raised global alarm.
ebolabundibugyoThe Expo Madera Paraguay 2026, organized by the Paraguayan Federation of Timber Producers (Fepama), will take place from September 10 to 12 at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, under the motto 'Forests in expansion, industries with value'. The event aims to consolidate Paraguay as a strategic player in the regional forestry-industrial sector, highlighting the more than 380,000 hectares of forest plantations, the potential for job creation, and the emphasis on sustainability and certification of origin.
expo-madera-paraguay-2026Ronny Arnaldo García González, 19, was arrested in a wooded area behind Padre Kreusser School in the San Pedro neighborhood after being identified by security cameras and social media. With him, police found food, footwear, and a portable radio, allegedly stolen in different incidents. The court ordered his detention while investigations continue.
encarnacionronny-garciaConmebol transferred three matches involving Bolivian clubs to Asunción due to social conflicts in the country. Always Ready, Independiente Petrolero, and Blooming will play in Paraguay this week.
conmebolcopa-libertadorescopa-sudamericanaalways-readyindependiente-petrolerobloomingA preventive patrol by the 19th Police Station in Mayor Otaño, in the early hours of Sunday, triggered a chase and shooting that resulted in the death of one man, the arrest of another, and the seizure of two vehicles carrying a load of marijuana. The incident occurred in the Parejha colony.
mayor-otanoalto-paranaA large fire consumed a commercial establishment at Limpio Market, Central Department, on the afternoon of May 18. Volunteer firefighters controlled the flames and there were no injuries, only material damage. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
limpioMirtha Arias, the new IPS councilor, plans to reduce contribution evasion in border cities using technology and partnerships with DNIT and Mitic, aiming to increase revenue and improve insured members' health.
ipsmirtha-ariasThe eighth edition of 'Los museos se muestran' (Museums on Display) is taking place today at the Itaú Cultural Space - Port Cultural Center in Asunción. The event brings together nearly forty museums, cultural centers, and research institutions from across Paraguay for a day of free access, showcasing historical, scientific, and artistic collections. The event also includes a series of talks addressing the social role of heritage in times of crisis, participatory scientific dissemination, and the rescue of Jesuit memory.
cienciaA pursuit by Brazil's Military Highway Police that began in Ponta Porã ended in Paraguay's Amambay department, leaving one woman dead and a man detained after their vehicle crashed into a pool.
pedro-juan-caballeroponta-poraIn a homily at the Basilica of Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela cautioned against the societal risks of artificial intelligence, urging a return to authentic human connection and warning of manipulation, passive consumption, and emotional dependence on technology.
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