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With a goal from Pablo Vegetti, the Ciclón beat Palmeiras 1-0 at Allianz Parque and secured early qualification for the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
cerro-portenopalmeirascopa-libertadorespablo-vegettialexis-martin-ariascopa-libertadores-2026Olimpia beat Vasco da Gama 3-1 in a comeback at Defensores del Chaco and took the group lead in the Sudamericana. In the other match of the round, Santos and San Lorenzo drew 2-2, leaving Recoleta with real chances of advancing in the final round.
olimpiavasco-da-gamacopa-sudamericanarecoleta-fcsan-lorenzoBrazil's Federal Highway Police intercepted a truck with Paraguayan plates in the metropolitan region of Curitiba, seizing 1,288 vials of tirzepatide and 2,670 units of anabolic steroids hidden in secret compartments. The 25-year-old Brazilian driver was arrested in flagrante for smuggling and crimes against public health.
curitibaThe National Institute of Rural Development and Land (Indert) received the international “Logro 2025” award, granted by the FAO, in recognition of the significant increase in land titling in the name of peasant women. The ceremony took place in Rome, and the country was the only one in Latin America among the four awardees.
faoindertParaguay’s Senate gave partial approval to a bill authorizing the Ministry of Economy and Finance to pay late-payment interest to road-building companies. The proposal now moves to the Chamber of Deputies.
silvio-ovelarParaguay's National Police arrested three men suspected of being part of the 'Rolex gang,' which followed victims from airports and shopping malls to steal luxury watches. The group simulated traffic accidents to approach targets with violence. Among the victims is a former senator.
modus-operandiwilfrido-maldonadoA man's body was found Wednesday afternoon in a ditch along a road in San Antonio, Central Department. The victim showed no apparent injuries, and the coroner did not rule out sudden death.
san-antonioParaguayan musician Carlo Borghetti, formerly of Paiko and Göbekli Tépe, presents “Muevete,” his second solo single. The pop-rock track, now available on digital platforms, was born from the duality of his 15-year-old daughter Giulia, between her calm demeanor at home and her energy on the dance floor.
carlo-borghettipop-rockThe lodging platform announced the addition of new services to its app, including boutique hotel bookings, vehicle rentals and food delivery, amid growing restrictions on short-term rentals in cities such as New York, Paris and Barcelona.
airbnbThe municipality of La Paz, in the department of Itapúa, inaugurated repair and beautification works on the city hall building facade during celebrations for Paraguay's Independence anniversary. The event included local authorities, staff, and residents, who highlighted the patriotic symbolism and commitment to urban and institutional development.
la-pazitapuaGovernor Javier Pereira announced the delivery of renovated health centers, new medical equipment, and paving sections in the districts of Capitán Meza and Natalio, with investments exceeding 1.5 billion guaranies.
javier-pereiraitapuacapitan-mezanatalioActor Kevin Spacey, sidelined from Hollywood after sexual assault allegations, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, Marcelo Martinessi's film 'Narciso' gets special screenings in Asunción and the INAP opens a call for competitive audiovisual funds.
kevin-spaceyfestival-de-cannesnarcisoinapThe president of the Supreme Court of Justice, Alberto Martínez Simón, highlighted the historical and patriotic value of the lyrics of Paraguay's National Anthem, which turns 180 years old on May 20, 2026. The composition was written in 1846 by Uruguayan poet Francisco Acuña de Figueroa and delivered to then-President Carlos Antonio López.
francisco-acuna-de-figueroaalberto-martinez-simonParaguay's Ministry of Public Health has opened enrollment for the 2026 Breastfeeding Lactation Room Course, aimed at companies and institutions with more than ten female workers, which are legally required to provide an appropriate space for extracting and storing breast milk.
In San Patricio, Misiones, the president of the Jaiko porâve rekavo Small Producers Association, Luis Benítez, asked Agriculture Minister Carlos Giménez Gaona to conduct a census to clean up producer registries, claiming many declare themselves farmers without producing. He also demanded from Governor Richard Ramírez better payment conditions from Belmac SA, the company responsible for the Hambre Cero program, which does not accept paying a fair price and delays payments. The MAG delivered a tractor with agricultural implements worth approximately G. 800 million.
misioneshambre-cerobelmac-saResidents of San Lorenzo fought back against an attempted robbery by two armed motorcycle thieves, activated a community alarm, and one suspect was arrested by the National Police.
san-lorenzoPre-candidate for city council Rogelio de Ríos said that after a meeting with Minister Juan Carlos Baruja, technicians from the Ministry of Urbanism, Housing and Habitat will go to Encarnación to conduct a census and registration of families interested in housing programs.
rogelio-de-riosencarnacionjuan-carlos-barujaOsvaldo Rolón Domínguez, who holds a degree in International Business from Nottingham Trent University, presented his first book, 'Deus ubique est', at the Library of Congress, proposing a theological reading of the film Batman vs Superman.
osvaldo-rolon-dominguezbatman-vs-supermanParaguay's Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence presented the short film "El precio del pasaje" in Madrid, funded by AECID, as part of a campaign to prevent trafficking of children and adolescents. Minister Walter Gutiérrez highlighted the national priority of the issue and the need for international coordination.
The community of Escuela Básica N° 5.642 San Alfonso in Pilar finally has a new school infrastructure, four years after the roof collapsed in February 2022. The project, funded by FONAES, royalties, and the city government, cost about 1.4 billion guaraníes and includes six classrooms, a multipurpose hall, kitchen, and restrooms. Despite the celebration, parents criticized the delay in institutional response.
pilarfonaesThe Museo de Ciencias (MuCi) closes its May programming with free moon observation, immersive sessions at the San Cosmos planetarium, and outdoor science circuits in Asunción.
museo-de-cienciasmuciIn an inter-institutional workshop organized by the Ministry of Justice, deputies and representatives of the Executive branch discussed the implementation of the Public Information Access Law, focusing on government transparency and strengthening democracy.
rodrigo-nicoraAn intelligence report from the Tripartite Command about an alleged plan to steal high-value electronic cargo mobilized dozens of National Police officers and Joint Task Force soldiers at Guarani International Airport in Minga Guazú. The preventive operation includes armed escorts and 24-hour surveillance.
alto-paranaPresident Santiago Peña and Vice President Pedro Alliana inspected the works of the Semillas del Futuro Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Center in Concepción, part of the national program to decentralize social infrastructure.
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