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Society - May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

IICA and FEPALE strengthen cooperation for sustainable development of the dairy sector in the Americas

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Pan-American Dairy Federation (FEPALE) met at IICA headquarters in San José to deepen technical coordination and consolidate strategic initiatives aimed at the competitiveness and sustainability of the regional dairy sector, including actions related to the Mercosur-European Union agreement and the COP in Turkey.

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Economy - May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

Mayor Bello meets with firefighters, promises technical panel to unlock G$ 10 billion debt

Asunción Mayor Luis Bello received representatives of the volunteer fire departments and agreed to set up a weekly technical panel to regularize overdue construction-tax payments that have accumulated to more than G$ 10 billion since 2020. The debt threatens station operations and triggered a crisis alert.

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Environment - May 19, 2026, 6:51 PM

Atinguy Fishermen Demand Jobs and Urgent Cleanup of the Paraná River

Fishermen from the Atinguy settlement in Ayolas are reiterating requests for work and cleanup of the Paraná River to the Yacyretá Binational Entity (EBY), amid an algae bloom and a sharp drop in the river level that have made fishing unviable since last year.

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Society - May 19, 2026, 6:48 PM

Violeta Fornerón Contests Seat on Asunción Municipal Legislature with Support from Camilo Pérez

Former president of the Student Center of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UNA and of the Federation of Students of the National University of Asunción, Violeta Fornerón, is a pre-candidate for councilor in the capital in the 2026 municipal primaries, with the support of official candidate Camilo Pérez.

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Health - May 19, 2026, 6:45 PM

Government Plans to Turn Arroyo Porá Health Unit into 24-Hour Service with Inpatient Beds in Cambyretá

Health Minister María Teresa Barán announced plans to expand the Family Health Unit in the Arroyo Porá neighborhood of Cambyretá, transforming it into a continuous care service with inpatient beds for mild cases, in partnership with the municipality and the Yacyretá Binational Entity.

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Politics - May 19, 2026, 6:35 PM

San Lorenzo impounds buses over irregular fare charges

San Lorenzo city government impounded four local buses during inspections after reports that companies were charging G. 3,500, above the legal limit of G. 2,800. Operators unilaterally raised the fare on May 11, citing higher fuel costs. The city says Municipal Ordinance No. 05/22 remains in force and checks will continue.

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Agriculture - May 19, 2026, 6:33 PM

Intense Cold Did Not Damage Crops, but Alert Continues in Paraguay

Despite the low temperatures recorded in recent days, the Director of Risk Management at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), Édgar Mayeregger, stated that there have been no frosts with significant impact on agricultural production. He warns that crops such as second-crop corn, second-crop soybeans, chia, sugarcane, and pastures remain vulnerable, and monitoring continues given the forecast of persistent cold.

Infrastructure - May 19, 2026, 6:33 PM

Firefighters and Zoonosis Unit Rescue Cat Trapped in Pillar of Botanic Corridor Viaduct in Asunción

A cat was rescued by volunteer firefighters and the Zoonosis Prevention Unit after being trapped for at least a day in a retaining pillar of the Botanic Corridor viaduct in Asunción. The animal was taken to the Polki Squad shelter.

Society - May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

Mechanic shop employee arrested one week after starting job for auto parts theft

A man was detained in Fernando de la Mora, accused of stealing expensive auto parts from a shop in San Lorenzo just one week after being hired. He was already under house arrest for another crime.

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Economy - May 19, 2026, 6:18 PM

Asunción Firefighters Threaten Strike Over G. 10 Billion City Debt

The Paraguayan Volunteer Fire Department (CBVP) demands urgent payment of over G. 10 billion withheld by the Municipality of Asunción since 2020. Mayor Luis Bello called a meeting, but volunteers request a concrete payment schedule to avoid operational collapse.

Politics - May 19, 2026, 6:14 PM

Cartist Blockade Prevents Transparency on Distribution of Teaching Positions in MEC

The Cartist majority in Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies rejected yet another request for information on the allocation of teaching positions in the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC), amid accusations of political favoritism. Deputy Johanna Ortega called Minister Luis Fernando Ramírez 'useless, a puppet' and a defender of politicians.

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Security & Justice - May 19, 2026, 6:12 PM

Young Man Arrested Trying to Enter Ciudad del Este Regional Prison with Drugs

Luis Alberto Giménez Giménez, 21, was arrested on Tuesday while trying to enter the Ciudad del Este Regional Prison with 545 grams of marijuana and 90.58 grams of cocaine taped to his body. The operation was carried out by agents of the First Police Station and the National Police's Anti-Drug Department, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office under prosecutor Manuel Rojas.

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