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The Palacio Ingrid, a historic jewel of Asunción, has been fully restored after a lengthy administrative process and will be transformed into an events center.
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A fire destroyed around 70% of the Nápoles nightclub in central Asunción without causing any casualties.
As of January 2026, the georeferencing of properties has become mandatory for procedures at Paraguay's National Unified Registry (RUN), requiring the hiring of a licensed professional and involving costs for fees and professional services, with an average processing time of 20 to 25 days.
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A decree issued in Paraguay in 1814 prohibited marriages between Spanish men and American women in an effort to weaken the peninsular elite. However, by suppressing only legal unions, it ended up fostering an increase in concubinage.
Taiwan has announced new funding of US$200 million for the Paraguayan housing program Che Róga Porã, whose initial funds were nearly depleted. The announcement was made during the program's Expo & Forum, where the government reaffirmed its commitment to the initiative.
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Itaipú Binacional increased its vehicle-rental budget by G. 10.7 billion under Paraguayan management, adding an armored fleet and substantially expanding the number and cost of other vehicles.
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The USDA projects a favorable scenario for the global soybean supply in the 2026/27 crop year, while cereal production is expected to face a tighter supply.
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The Colorado Party launched its campaign for the municipal elections in Luque, emphasizing unity and harmony, despite the notable absences of figures like Mario Abdo Benítez and Arnoldo Wiens.
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Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen finished seventh and scored two points in the Formula 2 sprint race in Hungary, where he also qualified fourth for the main race.
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The Paraguayan passport rose to 28th place in the global ranking in July 2026, with visa-free access to 145 countries, rounding out the list of the ten most powerful in the Americas, behind Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and others.
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The IPS (Instituto de Previsión Social), Paraguay's social security agency, announced a gradual restocking of over 180 medicines that had been unavailable nationwide, pledging to restore normal inventory levels within 15 days following the crisis that affected patients, especially those with cancer.
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The Brazilian Federal Police (PF) seized over two tons of marijuana hidden in a shipment of rice that originated in Paraguay and was intercepted at a toll booth on the BR277 highway in Paraná state.
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Paraguay's electricity demand grew by 18.3% in the first half of 2026, with supply being led by the Itaipú, Yacyretá, and Acaray hydroelectric plants, while the state-owned utility ANDE reinforces its commitment to infrastructure projects for a more reliable service.
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The cost of the Bioceanic Route bridge connecting Carmelo Peralta in Paraguay to Puerto Murtinho in Brazil has increased by $11.5 million during the project's construction, which is funded by Itaipu Binacional.
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The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) will expand its infrastructure fund manager, CAF Asset Management Corp (CAF-AM), into Paraguay and Peru, following positive results in Uruguay and Colombia, with the aim of attracting private capital for strategic projects.
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Residency applications in Paraguay increased by 62% in the first half of 2026, totaling over 33,000 requests, with Brazilians representing the majority of applicants, leading the government to adopt measures to streamline the procedures.
Cybersecurity expert warns of cyberattack risks and advocates for digital sovereignty in Paraguay, citing espionage from countries like China and the need for a regulatory framework to protect data and investments.
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Energy experts and business leaders warn that Paraguay's state electricity utility, ANDE, requires an urgent tariff adjustment and an opening to private capital to prevent an energy collapse, as the surplus from its hydroelectric plants is expected to be exhausted within three to five years.
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President Santiago Peña supports a bill that would allow mining in Médanos del Chaco National Park, sparking a debate between economic development and environmental protection.
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President Lula defended military spending by citing a Paraguayan invasion of Brazil, while Paraguayan historians dispute this version, attributing the start of the war to Brazilian intervention in Uruguay.
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The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office carried out operations against the alleged "asphalt mafia" to investigate the diversion of funds and machinery from the Asunción Municipal Government for work on a private sports complex and a commercial parking lot.
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) confirmed that the SIFEN electronic invoicing system increased the VAT base by 27.3%, declared VAT by 31.3%, and the tax payable by 40.7% for companies in Paraguay, according to a study submitted to the local tax authority, DNIT.
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The mayor of San Estanislao, Agustín Ovando, has once again been charged by the Public Ministry for the alleged embezzlement of approximately 1.85 billion guaranis, a case that also involves municipal employee María Lourdes Ocampos, with preventive measures requested for both. Ovando remains in office and has announced he will not seek re-election.
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The Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay has rejected the request for the disqualification of César Daniel Ojeda Figueredo, unblocking the "golden detergent" case, which investigates former mayor of Asunción, Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez, for the alleged embezzlement of 1.8 billion guaranis in the purchase of cleaning products.
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