Luque Residents Denounce Toxic Dump Behind City Hall
Residents of Luque demand authorities intervene over a clandestine dump operating behind the city hall building, with reports of nighttime dumping, unbearable odors, and pest proliferation.
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Claudia Arévalos Steps Up Social Agenda and Bets on Renewal Ahead of Encarnación Primaries
Encarnación councilor candidate Claudia Arévalos wraps up her campaign with Mother's Day tributes and community meetings, highlighting popular support and the need for political renewal.
claudia-arevalosencarnacionUS invokes 1944 public health law to bar travelers from Ebola-affected countries
The US government has activated Title 42, a 1944 public health law previously used only during the coronavirus pandemic, to ban for 30 days the entry of foreigners who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan within the past three weeks, due to an Ebola outbreak that has already surpassed 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths, according to the WHO.
ebolaTeam Angiru Takes Sixth Place in Malacara Race Amazonas 500K, Eyes 2027 World Championship
Paraguayan adventure racing team Team Angiru achieved a historic sixth place among 27 teams in the Malacara Race Amazonas 500K in Brazil, after 112 uninterrupted hours of racing. The result projects the team toward the 2027 Adventure Racing World Championship (ARWC) in Croatia.
team-angirumalacara-race-amazonas-500ksaul-jaraFormer Senator 'Chaqueñito' Vera Fined for Failing to Submit Asset Declaration After Expulsion
Paraguay's Comptroller General's Office has initiated a summary proceeding against former Senator Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera for failing to submit his sworn asset declaration within the legal 15-business-day deadline after leaving office. Vera claims forgetfulness and says he is organizing the documentation, while the Comptroller's Office warns that the fine could reach 100% of his salary, depending on the days of delay.
Mades Flags 12 Hectares of Deforestation for Soy Planting in Caazapá
Inspectors from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (Mades) found recent removal of forest cover on 12 hectares in Tavaí, Caazapá, with soil preparation for soybean cultivation. The case was documented and forwarded to the Legal Advisory Directorate for administrative and criminal sanctions under Law No. 6676/20.
madescaazapaLack of School Meals Leaves Indigenous Children Without Food in Lower Chaco
Mothers and students from the La Paciencia indigenous community in Puerto Pinasco denounce the absence of the Hambre Cero program at the local school, affecting about 50 children who rely on the meal as their main food of the day.
hambre-ceropresidente-hayesMEF and DNIT Reassess Fiscal Projections and May Ease Deficit Cap in 2026
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) have begun new revenue and expenditure estimates to decide whether to raise the fiscal deficit cap, currently set at 1.5% of GDP. The move comes after first-quarter revenue fell short of expectations, while the accumulated deficit has already reached 0.8% of GDP and the annualized figure stands at 2.2%.
deficit-fiscalmefdnitcavialpafactoringIntense Cold: SEN Reopens Shelter in Tacumbú and Welcomes Four People on the First Night of Operation Jaho'i 2026
The National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reactivated the temporary shelter in the Tacumbú neighborhood of Asunción as part of Operation Jaho'i 2026. On the first night, four homeless men were taken in, receiving shelter, food, and basic care. SEN asks the public to report cases of vulnerability by calling 911 or (0986) 111 001.
senColorado Deputies Reject Suspension of June Primaries and Defend Audit of Electronic Voting Machines
Deputies from the Colorado Party, both from the dissident faction and the government base, reject the suspension of the internal elections scheduled for June 7. While they support a new audit of the voting machines, provided it is conducted by the Electoral Justice, they criticize calls for postponement and accuse the opposition of trying to disrupt the process.
Mother of Murdered Young Man Demands Justice in Cambyretá
The mother of one of the victims of the double homicide in Cambyretá asks authorities to investigate thoroughly and to be allowed to hold a wake for her son. The case includes a man found burned inside a vehicle.
cambyretaitapuaEx-Senator 'Chaqueñito' Vera Faces Million-Dollar Fine for Not Declaring Assets After Expulsion
Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera, former Paraguayan senator, failed to submit his asset declaration within the legal 15-day period after being removed from Congress. The Comptroller General's Office has opened an administrative proceeding that could result in a fine of up to 100% of his senator salary, about 32 million guaraníes. Vera justified the delay as a consequence of the stress of expulsion and said he 'will have to sell his body' to pay the penalty.
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