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The Paraguayan Senate's regular session, scheduled for 9 a.m., lacked a quorum, leading to an extraordinary session with less room for debate. Senator Walter Kobilansky (National Crusade) proposed fines or restrictions for lawmakers who arrive late, while the President of Congress stated that the rules do not provide for financial penalties.
quorumwalter-kobilanskyParaguay’s National Police are investigating the murder of 31-year-old María Celeste Colmán, found dead in Nueva Italia. The main suspect, her partner, allegedly confessed the crime to a friend, who alerted the suspect’s mother. The initial account that the body was found by chance while searching for a lost cow has been discarded.
nueva-italiamaria-celeste-colmanElectroban held the drawing for its Mother's Day promotion, awarding customers with televisions and home appliances. The campaign, which began in April, saw strong public participation.
electrobanJudge Humberto Otazú, presiding over the Specialized Economic Crimes Penal Guarantees Court of Asunción, scheduled a preliminary hearing for June 3, 4, and 5 for Colorado Party deputy Esteban Samaniego, his wife and current mayor of Quyquyhó, Patricia Corvalán, his mother Blanca Álvarez, and 13 others, on allegations of illicit enrichment that allegedly caused losses of G. 338.6 million to municipal coffers between 2011 and 2017.
esteban-samaniegoquyquyhoParaguay's Congress President Basilio 'Bachi' Núñez stated that the conviction and pretrial detention of former senator Erico Galeano dismantle the narrative that the judiciary is controlled by cartismo. The statement comes amid other political developments, including an administrative proceeding against former senator Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera for failing to file an asset declaration and an internal dispute in the Colorado Party over the Asunción mayoralty.
basilio-nunezerico-galeanocartismoHeavily armed criminals broke into a residence in Mallorquín during the early morning hours, fleeing with the victims' pickup truck and abandoning a motorcycle during the escape. Local police have launched a search.
mallorquinMaría Celeste Segovia Colmán, 31, was found stabbed to death in Nueva Italia. The suspect, Facundo Mauricio Balbuena Villasboa, 19, already in custody, allegedly confessed he killed her because she refused to have an abortion.
nueva-italiaAndrea Celeste López Barrios, 13, national champion in the U14 category, needs to raise US$1,600 to travel to Cartagena, Colombia, where she will compete in the South American Karate Championship from June 15 to 22. Her family, residents of Bañado Sur in Asunción, is seeking sponsorships and donations.
karateceleste-lopezbanado-surParaguay's National Police have arrested the man accused of robbing and shooting a young woman in Lambaré. The victim was attacked during a violent robbery, and family members fear the suspect may be released.
lambareThe defense of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison, has filed an unconstitutionality action with the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to annul two rulings, alleging violations of constitutional guarantees.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaA man working at a tire shop died after being crushed by a bus during a repair in San Lorenzo. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
san-lorenzoWork on the Las Residentas corridor in Asunción is blocking lanes and causing delays, but the MOPC says the new interchange will eliminate the historic bottleneck by late May.
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