Paraguay and Colombia strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking in SENAD meeting
Paraguay and Colombia strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime in meeting led by SENAD.
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IMF Warns About Risks of Accelerated Consumer Credit Growth in Paraguay
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the rapid growth of consumer credit in Paraguay requires monitoring and macroprudential measures, despite considering the country's banking system solid and resilient.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office accuses Sebastián Marset of the murder of a businessman in Asunción and narcoterrorism
The U.S. Attorney's Office accuses Sebastián Marset of murdering businessman Mauricio Schwartzman in Asunción and involvement in narco-terrorism, money laundering, and leading a criminal organization.
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EU restrictions on Brazilian beef open market for Paraguay in Europe
The EU's sanitary restrictions on Brazilian beef create opportunities for Paraguay to expand its exports to Europe, competing with Uruguay and Argentina for market share.
union-europeaItaipu Binacional opens bidding for fleet insurance worth US$5.3 million amid criticism (Note: "G." stands for "Guarani," the Paraguayan currency, but converted here to US dollars for international readability. The original value of G. 5.300 million equals approximately US$5.3 million as of recent exchange rates.)
Itaipu Binacional has opened a bidding process for a fleet insurance contract worth Gs. 5.3 billion, maintaining solvency requirements despite criticism over restricted competition and high costs.
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The Integration Bridge expands truck and bus traffic between Paraguay and Brazil in 2026
Starting August 3, 2026, the Integration Bridge between Paraguay and Brazil will expand traffic to empty trucks and international urban buses, aiming to ease congestion on the Friendship Bridge and improve border logistics.
puente-de-la-integracionpuente-de-la-amistadfoz-do-iguacupresidente-francoPeña criticizes Mercosur-EU deal imbalances at summit in Luque
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña criticized the asymmetries in the Mercosur-EU agreement during the summit in Luque, highlighting inequalities in export quotas and logistical costs, while leaders approved negotiations with Japan and paid tribute to earthquake victims in Venezuela.
santiago-penaluiz-inacio-lula-da-silvamercosurRenewables law in Paraguay maintains ANDE's monopoly, says former president
The new Law 7599/2025, enacted by the Paraguayan government to promote renewable energy, maintains the monopoly of the National Administration of Electricity (ANDE) and discourages private investment, according to an analysis by the state utility's former president, Luis Villordo.
IPS has only 63 ambulances to serve more than 2 million insured individuals
The Paraguayan Social Security Institute (IPS) has only 63 ambulances, many of which are old or under maintenance, to serve more than two million insured individuals across the country.
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Paraguay's President submits annual report to Congress for transparency and accountability
The President of Paraguay will present his annual management report to the National Congress on July 1, fulfilling a constitutional obligation aimed at transparency and accountability of the Executive branch to the Legislature, with no penalties for non-compliance.
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The Atome project could cost $1.6 billion in subsidies and threaten Paraguay's energy sovereignty
The Atome project, which plans hydrogen production in Paraguay using energy subsidized by the National Electricity Administration (ANDE, Paraguay's state utility), could cost public coffers $1.6 billion over 15 years, reduce jobs, and threaten the country's energy sovereignty, according to criticisms by energy expert Ricardo Canese.
atomericardo-caneseandeParaguay Processing US$1.6 Billion in External Credits for Public Investment
Paraguay is negotiating over $1.6 billion in external credit by 2026 for infrastructure projects, including connectivity, sanitation, and energy, with some funds already under management and others awaiting legislative approval.
Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia reactivate the Urupabol integration mechanism
The foreign ministers of Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia signed the formal reactivation of the Urupabol integration mechanism in Asunción, which aims to strengthen political coordination and cooperation in areas such as infrastructure and trade.
mercosururupabolruben-ramirez-lezcanojavier-mileiboliviaSenator Filizzola demands explanations from IPS president over billions of guaranis sent to Ueno bank after rules were relaxed
Senator Rafael Filizzola demanded explanations from IPS president Isaías Fretes over the transfer of billions of guaranis from the social security fund to Ueno bank, which is linked to a former business partner of President Santiago Peña, following the relaxation of rules that reduced financial security requirements for the institution.
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Paraguay's Supreme Court suspends activities following holiday declared for historic national team qualification
The Supreme Court of Paraguay suspended its jurisdictional, registry, and administrative activities nationwide in adherence to the national holiday declared after the historic qualification of the Paraguay national team for the World Cup round of 16, while maintaining scheduled judicial auctions and oral and public criminal trials.
IICS-UNA Scientists Map Genome of Superbug MRSA in Children in Paraguay
Scientists from IICS-UNA have completed the first genomic mapping of the superbug MRSA in Paraguay, identifying three predominant genetic families and multiple resistance and virulence genes never before recorded locally, particularly in pediatric patients.
US Justice Department charges Marset with narcoterrorism and cocaine trafficking
The U.S. Justice Department has expanded its charges against Uruguayan national Sebastián Marset, leader of the First Uruguay Cartel, to include narco-terrorism and international cocaine trafficking, following his capture in Bolivia and subsequent extradition. Prosecutors allege that he coordinated with the Gulf Clan to ship 1,700 kilograms of cocaine and relied on financial operators such as Federico Santoro Vassallo—who was sentenced to 15 years in prison—to launder the illicit profits through cryptocurrencies and international bank transfers.
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Trial of former Lambaré mayor for million-dollar embezzlement scheme begins after delays
The trial of former Lambaré mayor Armando Ramón Gómez Arévalo and four other ex-municipal employees accused of embezzling approximately G. 9.3 billion through irregular tax invoice cancellations in 2019 began on Monday, following four postponements since December 2025.
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Winter break in Paraguay to remain from July 13 to 24, 2026, despite the World Cup
The 2026 school winter break in Paraguay will remain scheduled from July 13 to 24, with no changes despite the World Cup, after the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) concluded that the Paraguayan national team's night matches did not interfere with classes, and the tournament's key decisions will coincide exactly with the recess period.
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Paraguayan Senate to appoint new members to judicial bodies today
The Paraguayan Senate will decide this Wednesday on the renewal of its representatives on the Jury for the Impeachment of Magistrates and the Magistracy Council, with Senator Derlis Maidana leaving the JEM and Mario Varela seeking to retain his position, while the ruling party attempts to preserve its influence within the justice system.
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Operation Umbral 3.5 transfers 618 inmates and separates convicted from pretrial detainees in Paraguay
The Paraguayan government has completed Operativo Umbral 3.5, transferring 618 inmates to permanently separate convicted prisoners from those awaiting trial, as mandated by the National Constitution.
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Paraguay eliminates Germany on penalties in Boston and advances to the round of 16
Paraguay beat Germany 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16, and had a national holiday declared by President Santiago Peña to celebrate the historic victory.
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Brazil may hold Paraguayan vehicles with unpaid fines in Foz do Iguaçu
Brazilian authorities warn that Paraguayan vehicles with outstanding fines may be impounded at the Foz do Iguaçu border crossing during the winter holidays, as debts from foreign license plates total more than 42 million reais.
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Paraguay expands bond issuance to finance investments in 2026
Paraguay has expanded its issuance of government bonds to finance investments in 2026, having already placed $362.6 million of the $661.6 million authorized under Law No. 7609/2025, with four additional local issuances scheduled between June and October. The proceeds are earmarked exclusively for public investment projects, and foreign investor interest in the local-currency debt is growing.
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