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Former Paraguayan deputy and ex-president of the Magistrates' Impeachment Jury (JEM), Orlando Arévalo, suspended his scheduled testimony before prosecutor Eugenio Ocampos in a fraud investigation involving G. 130 million. His defense requested the case file, and a new date will be set.
orlando-arevaloParaguay's Ministry of Health reports that measles vaccination coverage has reached 89% nationwide, with 421,203 children vaccinated so far, according to Unicanal.
measlesParaguay's Attorney General Emiliano Rolón Fernández appeared before the Chamber of Deputies to request a budget increase to double the number of prosecutors from 350 to 700, citing insufficient resources to meet citizen demand. The request comes after the Senate approved only a fraction of the needed funds.
attorney-generalbudgetprosecutorsemiliano-rolonchamber-of-deputiesEmiliano Rolón, Paraguay's attorney general, told lawmakers that his CV erroneously listed him as coordinator of Universidad Sudamericana due to a transcription and printing mistake. He acknowledged teaching there in 2013 but denied any directorial role.
emiliano-rolonuniversidad-sudamericanahernan-rivasAttorney Noelia Núñez has filed an action before Paraguay's Supreme Court seeking to reinstate a 12-year prison sentence for Axel Fabián López, convicted of sexually abusing a former beauty queen in 2017. The Appeals Chamber annulled the conviction and ordered a third trial, citing a missing apostille on a digital medical certificate. Núñez denounces institutional violence and revictimization.
sexual-abuseParaguay's Museo de Economía will open on May 14 and 16, 2026, offering a journey through the country's economic history with digital and virtual reality elements, as part of the 215th Independence Day celebrations.
museu-da-economiaParaguayan businesswoman Dalia López, accused of involvement in the fake passport scheme that led to Ronaldinho's 2020 arrest, has been granted house arrest by Judge Francisco Acevedo. She will wear an electronic ankle monitor and posted a $1.67 million property bond.
dalia-lopezronaldinhoABC Color shares an easy recipe for chocolate ganache, ideal as a finishing touch for Mother’s Day cakes. The method is simpler than it seems, promising a glossy, rich topping.
chocolateganacheThe hearing to decide preventive detention for former senator Erico Galeano, convicted of money laundering and criminal association, was suspended after his defense filed a repossession appeal and a habeas corpus petition. The prosecution argues that Galeano lost parliamentary immunity upon resigning, but the court must first rule on the defense's motions.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyA recent analysis by Noticias CDE highlights Paraguay’s dual reality as a welcoming destination for migrants and a safe haven for criminals due to weak background checks. The report cites a violent assault by Venezuelan nationals and notes a rise in crimes by foreigners, urging stricter migration controls without undermining solidarity.
A 12-year-old girl arrived pregnant at a hospital in Presidente Franco, accompanied by her 17-year-old partner. The mother was arrested for failing in her duty of care, as Paraguayan law prohibits sexual consent under age 14.
pregnancyminorchild-abusedetentionpresidente-francomother-responsibilityParaguay’s Semana de la Tiroides, from May 18–25, will offer free screenings and education across the country. Organizers highlight that thyroid disorders are common but often undiagnosed, and note that over 600 newborns have been detected with congenital hypothyroidism since 1999 through the mandatory heel-prick test.