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President Santiago Peña said Paraguay's justice system "does not measure with the same yardstick" when commenting on the conviction of former Colorado Senator Erico Galeano, but stressed that he respects the independence of the Judiciary.
santiago-penaerico-galeanoa-ultranzaParaguay’s Chamber of Deputies declared a national emergency for small-scale yerba mate producers, facing a price crisis that threatens hundreds of families. The measure, proposed by Deputy Germán Solinger, requires the state to comply with the Agrarian Statute and intervene in the relationship between producers and buyers.
itapuaParaguayan Deputy Rodrigo Gamarra, President of the Mercosur Parliament (Parlasur), attended the 22nd ParlAmericas Assembly in Ottawa, Canada, where he met with representatives from CAF and UNDP to discuss technical cooperation, institutional strengthening, and democratic challenges in the region.
parlasurrodrigo-gamarraparlamericascafAustralian neuroscientist Mike Nagel of the University of the Sunshine Coast presents alarming brain scan results in children and adolescents who use screens intensively. The findings include white matter deficits and patterns similar to early-onset Alzheimer's, a phenomenon he calls 'digital dementia'. Paraguayan experts comment on the risks and recommendations for parents.
mike-nagelPresident Santiago Peña stated that Paraguay is following Singapore's path, with low taxes generating investments and jobs, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Paracel pulp mill in Paso Horqueta, Concepción. He also criticized those who doubt the project and paid tribute to former President Juan Carlos Wasmosy.
santiago-penaparacelconcepcionThe Ministry of Economy and Finance has started meetings with executive branch entities to gather data and define priorities for the 2027 General National Budget. The meetings, which continue throughout the week, also monitor the 2026 budget execution.
mefA group of elderly residents from Capiibary, supported by civil organizations, staged an unusual protest in front of the local basic hospital. One protester crucified himself for hours at the entrance to demand the hospital be upgraded to district status, the introduction of specialist services, and the creation of a geriatric ward.
capiibaryFormer Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo sent a message of support to Evo Morales, stating that the peoples of the Americas will know how to defend democracy. The crisis in Bolivia has lasted two weeks, with protests, blockades, and looting.
fernando-lugoevo-moralesboliviaMarcos Daniel Maldonado Núñez, 22, has been admitted to the Mathematics program at the University of Cambridge but needs £46,000 to cover three years of study. He launched a public fundraising campaign and has until June to confirm his place.
marcos-maldonadocambridge-universitymathematicsscholarshipFederal Highway Police intercepted a truck with Paraguayan plates in the Curitiba metropolitan area and found 1,288 vials of tirzepatide, 2,670 units of anabolic steroids, and other illegal products hidden in concealed compartments in the body. The driver, a 25-year-old Brazilian, was arrested on the spot.
prfThe city of Bella Vista, in the Itapúa Department, will host the Second Colonias Unidas Tourism Congress on June 10 and 11, with the theme 'Digital tourism vs. experiential tourism.' The event, organized by the Mate Róga Association, aims to position the region as a comprehensive tourist destination, combining technology, culture, and authentic experiences.
colonias-unidasbella-vistaThe Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies postponed for two weeks the vote on a controversial bill that would automatically extinguish the obligation to pay child support when the child turns 18, without the need for a court decision. The proposal, authored by Cartist deputies Jatar Fernández and Hugo Meza, sparked strong reactions from opposition lawmakers and thematic committees, who consider it a setback for children's and adolescents' rights.
jatar-fernandezThe Hospital General de Itapúa (HGI), inaugurated in July 2025, owes more than nine months of payment to Grupo Belmac SA, the company responsible for providing meals to patients and staff. The company guarantees it will not suspend food for patients but is considering cutting service for employees and doctors.
hospital-general-de-itapuabelmac-saAt a ceremony in the National Congress, the Saraki Foundation awarded 43 certifications to companies promoting accessibility and diversity in the workplace, marking National Labor Inclusion Day.
The National Highway Patrol Directorate has intensified its operational presence on the Las Residentas Corridor in Asunción to speed up traffic during construction that blocks one lane until May 26. Senior Inspector Mario Ledesma announced intensive coverage during peak hours and the opening of the shoulder to facilitate flow.
The Federation of Production, Industry and Commerce (Feprinco) withdrew its backing for José Emilio Argaña as the employer sector's representative on the Board of Directors of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), citing lack of transparency and loss of representativeness. The entity's president, Enrique Duarte, stated that Argaña's continued presence is unsustainable and that the guild no longer feels represented.
feprincoipsjose-emilio-arganaenrique-duarteisaias-fretesParaguay's Minister of Public Health, María Teresa Barán, broke ground on the Community Center for chemical dependency and mental health treatment in Encarnación, noting that the project is part of the national Sumar program and that 80% of cases do not require prolonged hospitalization.
encarnacionmaria-teresa-baransumarParaguay's Ministry of Environment and Social Development (Mades) issued an opinion against a bill that would allow hydrocarbon prospecting and exploration in Médanos del Chaco National Park, a protected area of 605,000 hectares. The decision is based on principles of environmental non-regression and conservation, and has the support of environmental organizations.
medanos-del-chacomadesCaprolab and experts call on authorities to intervene against the use of portable equipment for clinical analysis without validation by biochemists, warning of risks to public health.
caprolabFamily and entities delivered a note to the president of IPS to save the house of the country's first female lawyer, which is at risk of collapsing. The project aims to transform the property into a cultural and women's shelter center.
serafina-davalosipsA 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered an accident on Tuesday morning on the PY02 route in Fernando de la Mora after losing control due to an uneven road surface. He narrowly escaped being run over by a truck. The family plans to file a complaint against the Ministry of Public Works and Communications over the road's condition.
fernando-de-la-moraOfficials from Minna and Codeni removed 42 indigenous children and adolescents from the streets of Ciudad del Este, but a lack of structural solutions causes families to return to begging within weeks.
minnaciudad-del-estecodeniThe Asunción Municipal Council refused to authorize Mayor Luis Bello to defer overdue bond interest, denouncing abusive rates that would push charges to 27% and leave a million-dollar hole for the next administration.
luis-bellooscar-nenecho-rodriguezThe National Secretariat of Culture and the Paraguayan Institute of Crafts have extended the registration period for the mastery competition in making the body of the Poncho Para’i de 60 Listas, a piece declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The in-person competition takes place on May 27 in Piribebuy, with cash prizes.
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