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Security cameras captured two suspects stealing electrical cables at the main beach resort of Carmen del Paraná, leaving Playa Pirayú partially without lighting. The local municipality filed a complaint and the National Police are investigating the case, which reignites concerns about tourist safety and the recurrence of wire theft in the region.
carmen-del-paranaplaya-pirayuitapuaThe Embassy of Taiwan, together with the Taiwanese community and students from the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University, promoted a cleanup day on Asunción's Costanera to raise awareness about environmental care and reinforce the request for Taiwan's participation in international forums.
taiwancostanera-de-asuncionTwo pickup trucks collided on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Del Maestro and O'Higgins streets in the Villa Morra neighborhood of Asunción. The impact threw a white Kia against an electrical pole, which prevented it from overturning. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Residents and workers in the area denounce the lack of stop signs at the intersection, cited as a recurring cause of accidents.
villa-morraThe president of the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce, Elías Saba, highlighted Paraguay's favorable conditions for attracting investments, generating jobs, and strengthening educational programs, emphasizing the importance of international trade and the partnership with the United States.
amchamUntil May 31, artists and technologists from Paraguay and Ibero-America can apply for free scholarships to Expylab 2026, which will take place from August 17 to 29 at the French Alliance of Asunción. The program offers intensive training in extended realities, artificial intelligence, and interactive design, with awards including residencies in Germany and internships in Argentina.
expylabibermediaexpyfestA Brazilian mechanic was shot dead on Monday (18) in the María Victoria neighborhood of Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department. The forensic report confirmed that the victim sustained 10 bullet impacts, fired from a 5.56 mm rifle and a 9 mm pistol. The case is under investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office and the National Police.
pedro-juan-caballeroamambayThe Municipal Police Surveillance Directorate forwarded 2,602 infraction reports to the Misdemeanor Courts, aiming to combat vector breeding sites and trash accumulation. The measure seeks to reduce diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
denguechikungunyaThe Mariano Roque Alonso Municipal Board presented a management report highlighting training for over 2,000 people, installation of security cameras, reactivation of bus routes, and distribution of scholarships.
mariano-roque-alonsoResearch with nearly half a million people in the UK reveals that sleeping less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours per night is associated with accelerated biological aging in 17 body systems, including the brain, heart, and lungs.
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPBS) rescheduled the publication of the internal job regularization exam scores to June 2, 2026, after receiving 3,910 complaints about the scoring. Only 55% of the appeals have been analyzed so far.
mspbsconcursoThe National Service for Quality and Animal Health (Senacsa) confirmed that Paraguay will host the 28th Conference of the Regional Commission of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) for the Americas in November 2026. The event will bring together international delegations, experts, and authorities to discuss epidemiological surveillance, prevention of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, and strengthening veterinary services.
omsasenacsaThe Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC) calls on companies and entrepreneurs from across Paraguay to apply for the 2026 ADEC Awards, with free registration until May 31. The awards, which have recognized 360 organizations over 31 years, will hold a ceremony on November 12 at the Central Bank of Paraguay.
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