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Marcos Benítez Revisits the Circle as a Symbol of Memory and Ecology in Exhibition at Casa Mayor

The exhibition 'El círculo en sí', curated by Damián Cabrera, brings together works by Marcos Benítez from the 1990s onward, exploring the circle as an archetypal figure that connects modern traditions, ancestral botanical knowledge, and interventions in the territory. The opening takes place on Saturday, May 23, at 5 p.m., at the Casa Mayor gallery in Asunción, as part of the 12th edition of Noche de Galerías.

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Paracel Begins Construction of Paraguay's First Pulp Mill, Attracting US$ 215 Million in Brazilian Investment

Paracel has started infrastructure work for an industrial development hub in Paso Horqueta, marking the construction of the country's first pulp mill. The project, financed by the IDB with US$ 165 million, includes a port, transmission lines, and access roads. Brazil's Grupo Sudati will invest US$ 215 million in a plywood unit, generating over 2,000 jobs.

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Carla Ascarza Celebrates Motherhood and Rural Life in New Exhibition at Galeria del Rey

Paraguayan artist Carla Ascarza opens the exhibition "Ñande Sy e a poética do campo" on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Galeria del Rey during Noche de Galerías 2026. The show features paintings, graphite drawings, and an installation with printed dresses and a GIF projection, reflecting on memory, domesticity, and the female figure in the Paraguayan countryside.

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Government and Pharmaceutical Companies Remain Without Agreement on Nearly US$ 1 Billion Debt

Paraguay's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and representatives of pharmaceutical suppliers have not reached a final agreement on the public debt to the sector, estimated at nearly US$ 1 billion. In a meeting on Wednesday, the government confirmed partial payments of US$ 80 million in May, US$ 50 million in June, and US$ 70 million in July, but negotiations will continue next week.

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Educational Investment Ranking Exposes Deficient Management of School Resources in Paraguay

No Paraguayan municipality scored 50 out of 100 in the first Educational Investment Ranking, which analyzed the allocation of funds for school infrastructure between 2020 and 2025. The overall average was just 14.2 points, and the organization reAcción Paraguay warns of disregard for priorities set by the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) and communities.

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