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Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 11, 2026

The Friendship Bridge will have partial traffic interruptions for maintenance in June

The International Friendship Bridge, the main connection between Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), will have partial traffic interruptions on the nights of June 11 and 12 for maintenance work carried out by the concessionaire EPR Iguaçu, including pavement repairs and lighting system restoration. Pedestrian access will also be restricted in the work area, but crossing will remain available on the opposite side.

Politics - Jun 11, 2026

Peña will present the third management report to the ANR before going to Congress

President Santiago Peña will present his third management report to the ANR Governing Board on Wednesday, June 17, before appearing before the National Congress on July 1, as mandated by the Constitution. This report is a key step in political accountability in Paraguay, reflecting the relationship between the president and his party, the ANR, with implications for political stability and policy direction in the country.

Paraguay's economy grows 3.4% in April, accumulating a 5.1% increase in the first four months of the year
Economy - Jun 10, 2026

Paraguay's economy grows 3.4% in April, accumulating a 5.1% increase in the first four months of the year

The Paraguayan economy grew by 3.4% in April 2026 and recorded a 5.1% increase in the first four months of the year, driven by all major sectors. Notably, agriculture led the primary sector, energy generation and construction stood out in the secondary sector, and government services, transportation, and financial intermediation were key contributors in the tertiary sector.

Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 10, 2026

Meteorology warns of storms with winds up to 100 km/h in Paraguay

The Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología of Paraguay has issued a warning for a storm system that will affect the entire Paraguayan territory between Wednesday, the 10th, and Thursday, the 11th. The system will bring heavy rain, lightning, the possibility of hail, and wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The northern part of both the Eastern and Western regions will be the most affected, with rainfall totals between 60 and 100 millimeters.

Society & Health - Jun 10, 2026

Paraguayan lawyer warns about limitations of tourist visas in the U.S. following the Marilina case

Paraguayan attorney María Fernanda Melgarejo Ainsworth warned about the limitations of the U.S. B1/B2 tourist visa and the consequences of violating its rules, following the case of singer Marilina, who had her visa revoked before traveling. She emphasized that immigration enforcement remains active for the entire duration of the visa and that any paid work requires specific visa categories such as the O-1 or P-3.

Economy - Jun 10, 2026

On Accountants Day, CCP director says AI streamlines tasks but does not replace accounting professionals

On Accountants Day, Alba Talavera, Director of Education at the Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay (CCP), stated that artificial intelligence and other technologies help streamline tasks but cannot replace the accounting professional, emphasizing that regulatory and technological updates are essential for the sector's future, which has 24,093 professionals nationwide, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).