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Brazil's Federal Police rescued ten Paraguayan women who were victims of human trafficking in Santa Helena, Paraná, during an operation to dismantle a network accused of sexual exploitation and slave-like labor.
The Public Prosecutor's Office seized a herd of cattle in Concepción, Paraguay, after authorities identified 13 animals with markings suggesting Brazilian origin among the 150 head being transported from Santa Rosa del Aguaray to Alto Paraguay. They are now awaiting a report from Senacsa to confirm the suspicion of smuggling.
Under the leadership of Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner, the district of Cambyretá in Itapúa has revived its iconic Mirador, transforming it into a new cultural center featuring exhibitions, an educational area, and panoramic access via an elevator, while planning to extend opening hours and revitalize the adjacent amphitheater to boost tourism and community integration.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the preventive detention of a 19-year-old Brazilian citizen, a migration consultant, accused of stealing a notarial seal from Escribanía Amarilla in Ciudad del Este, based on security footage that recorded the crime on May 25.
Opposition lawmakers dismissed the Comptroller General's Office report, which found no irregularities in President Santiago Peña's asset growth but failed to examine the period during which his wealth increased by approximately 20 billion guaraníes, as a whitewash.
Son of former Paraguayan congresswoman Perla de Vázquez arrested in San Estanislao with cocaine, marijuana, and a weapon on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking ring in the region.
Experts advocate for the use of prescribed burns as a controlled management tool to reduce the buildup of combustible material and prevent disastrous wildfires in Paraguay.
A leaked audio recording reveals that Cartismo senator Javier Zacarías Irún negotiated a position at the Itaipu Binacional entity for the brother of a political operative in exchange for electoral support in Ciudad del Este.
Producers in Alto Paraná are forecasting a record corn harvest and export volumes, provided no frosts occur by mid-June, after crops overcame initial water stress with no reported pest infestations.
Police seized 15 kilos of undocumented liquid mercury and detained three men in Ciudad del Este, suspecting the Bolivian-origin material was destined for clandestine gold mining in Paso Yobái.
Paraguayan banks accumulated profits of US$302 million in the first four months of 2026, a 5.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025, led by Banco Continental.
The Paraguayan pork industry is advocating for an end to foot-and-mouth disease vaccination in order to access premium markets such as Japan and South Korea, projecting a surge in exports from 20,000 to 250,000 tons within five years.
The Paraguayan justice system sentenced Rodrigo Sebastián Tamarasco to two years of effective imprisonment and the confiscation of equipment for stealing electricity from ANDE to conduct illegal cryptocurrency mining in Ciudad del Este, causing losses of approximately 381 thousand dollars.
The IPS investment portfolio reached G$ 20 trillion in March 2026, with more than half of the funds concentrated in instruments issued by local banks and financial entities.
Paraguayan exporters warned the Central Bank about the losses caused by the dollar's 23% depreciation over one year, which is affecting sectors such as cassava, pork, the forestry industry, and recycling.
Itaipú Binacional has launched five tenders totaling nearly US$11.4 million for private security services, gardening, tree pruning, and mineral water supply.
The Itaipú Technological Park Foundation opened a G. 11 billion bidding process for cell phone interception equipment for the National Police, while Tedic warns that such devices violate fundamental rights such as privacy and freedom of expression.
Paraguay is accelerating the modernization of its Armed Forces with U.S. support, including the purchase of armored vehicles and the creation of counterterrorism units to combat organized crime.
President Santiago Peña projected during the Student Economics Summit at UNA that Paraguay will see GDP growth above 4% in 2026, driven by public and private investment.
Lambaré is facing a severe urban crisis with destroyed streets and flooded neighborhoods, as candidates from different parties gear up for the June 7 municipal elections amid accusations and widespread public discontent.
MITIC announced that access to platforms such as Portal Paraguay, MI IPS, and Digitalia will now require mandatory two-step authentication via SMS, in addition to a password, to strengthen digital security.
Lease contracts for approximately 190,000 hectares belonging to IPS in the Teniente Ochoa region reveal monthly fees as low as G. 627 per hectare, with terms of up to 20 years and 24-month grace periods. An economic analyst warns of poor asset management and possible favoritism.
The Superior Electoral Court will mobilize over 82,000 people and 16,582 voting machines for the June 7 internal party elections, in which 4,338,716 voters will choose candidates for mayor and city council across the country.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has scheduled eight family farming fairs between this Monday and Saturday in Asunción, San Lorenzo, Itauguá, Caacupé, and Concepción to encourage the direct sale of products without intermediaries.