Paraguay's airports set passenger record in July, says Dinac
Paraguay's airports recorded the highest passenger traffic of the year in July, with over 122,000 boardings and deboardings, according to Dinac.
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Two lawyers sentenced for involvement in Recoleta promissory note mafia
Two lawyers were sentenced to two years in prison with conditional suspension after admitting, in an abbreviated procedure, their participation in the procedural fraud scheme known as the Recoleta promissory note mafia.
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SENAD Minister Defends Operation that Killed Indigenous Leader and Teacher in Paraguay
The minister of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) defended an operation in Paraguay that killed an indigenous leader and a teacher, denying summary executions in the face of criticism from politicians and human rights groups.
Itapúa Prepares for World Rally Championship with Record Attendance Expected
Itapúa department in Paraguay is preparing to host the 2026 World Rally Championship stage, expecting to surpass the previous edition's attendance, generate temporary jobs, boost local tourism, and implement a comprehensive security plan and naval attractions.
Paraguay Evaluates Taiwan's F-5 Fighters to Regain Supersonic Capability
The Paraguayan Air Force is analyzing the possible incorporation of F-5 fighters from Taiwan to regain supersonic capability, in preliminary talks that also assess high operational costs and necessary logistics.
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Paraguay Marks 20 Years Since Death of Dictator Stroessner
Paraguay marks the 20th anniversary of the death of dictator Alfredo Stroessner, who ruled the country for 35 years until being overthrown by a coup in 1989, with a memory that still divides the country.
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Experts Warn That Profit from Renovating and Selling Properties Is No Longer Guaranteed
Experts warn that the profitability of real estate flipping, the practice of buying, renovating, and selling properties quickly, is no longer guaranteed as it once was, requiring rigorous planning to avoid losses.
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DNIT lists 4,669 tax debtors, 96% of whom are small taxpayers
DNIT listed 4,669 taxpayers with firm tax debts, with 96% of them being small entrepreneurs.
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Paraguayan Maquila Exports Grow 32.1% Through July 2026
Exports from Paraguay's maquila sector totaled $858.7 million through July 2026, with growth driven mainly by new products like ethyl alcohol and biodiesel.
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Tomato oversupply in Paraguay threatens to cause sharp price drop
A tomato oversupply in Paraguay, caused by weather conditions and expanded planting, threatens to cause a sharp drop in prices, while authorities monitor the situation and producers warn of the need for market balance.
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Paraguay Creates First Historical Corpus of 18th-Century Spanish
Paraguay is creating the first historical corpus of 18th-century Spanish, digitizing one hundred documents from the period for linguistic study and heritage preservation.
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Paraguayan Governor Announces Pre-Candidacy for 2028 Presidency Amid Scrutiny
Paraguayan governor Ricardo Estigarribia has formalized his pre-candidacy for the 2028 presidency under the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA), advocating for opposition unity, while reports question his administration, citing alleged irregularities in public tenders and his economic rise after taking public office.
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Climbing birds are essential for health of Paraguayan woodlands, threatened by deforestation
Climbing birds, essential for the health of Paraguayan woodlands by controlling pests, are threatened by deforestation and fragmentation of their habitats.
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IPS spends more to resume surgical center construction in Asunción after fraud
Paraguay's Social Security Institute (IPS) is spending more to resume construction of surgical centers at the Central Hospital in Asunción after fraud, million-dollar contract amendments, and three-year delays in the contract with Neighpart S.A., while former managers are investigated for losses to the public treasury.
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Ueno's intangible assets exceed combined total of nine traditional Paraguayan banks
Ueno Bank reported intangible assets related to software systems for 2025 whose book value is around three times higher than the corresponding assets of nine other major banks in Paraguay combined. The unusual scale of the figure has raised questions within the financial sector. According to opposition lawmaker Mauricio Espínola, the Paraguayan banking association Asoban may also have approached the Central Bank over the matter.
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Low-cost pizza and empanada sector grows in Argentina amid crisis and delivery boom
The low-cost pizza and empanada sector is expanding in Argentina, accounting for 33% of the country's franchises, with chains scaling up operations despite a drop in consumption and a competitor's recent bankruptcy filing.
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Paraguayan antique car club promotes regularity rally on the Jesuit Route
The Paraguayan Antique Vehicle Club is holding the fourth stage of its national championship in September, a regularity rally on the Jesuit Route that will bring together around 50 antique, classic, and sports cars.
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Entering Paraguay as a tourist: the land-border details that matter
Every traveller must register entry and exit at an enabled migration post. A passport or eligible Mercosur identity card, any required visa, and the entry receipt determine a lawful tourist stay of up to 90 days—not the fact that a bus or car crossed the bridge.
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Jailed Banker's Jet Operates from Paraguay to Avoid Seizure in Brazil
The jet of jailed former banker Daniel Vorcaro operates from its base in Asunción, with flights to various international destinations, to avoid seizure by the Brazilian Federal Police, as it has not entered Brazilian airspace since August 2025.
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CDE and Congress seek to regulate electric scooters after rise in accidents
The municipality of Ciudad del Este is preparing a local ordinance and a bill is moving through the National Congress to regulate the circulation of electric scooters, aiming to reduce accidents following their increased use.
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Real Estate Boom in Asunción Contrasts with Neglect of Historic Center
On its 489th anniversary, Asunción is experiencing a real estate boom that contrasts with the neglect of its historic center and overwhelms the infrastructure of the Paraguayan capital.
Moody's warns that low revenue and rigid budget limit Paraguay's fiscal space
Moody's warns that low revenue and an increasingly rigid budget, with rising mandatory spending, limit Paraguay's fiscal space and reduce its investment capacity, despite the country maintaining stable debt levels and one of the lowest public expenditures in the region.
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Federal Revenue seizes shipment of fake cellphones filled with dirt at Friendship Bridge
The Federal Revenue seized at the Friendship Bridge a shipment of sealed boxes that, supposedly containing high-value cellphones, were filled only with dirt.
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Paraguay's Soybean Exports Grow 41% and Total $3.5 Billion in 2026
Paraguayan exports of soybeans and derivatives totaled $3.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 41% growth compared to the previous year, with Argentina as the main destination.
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