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Escola Básica N° 278 Dr. Raúl Peña, in the Cabañas district, completed a century since its founding with a civic ceremony, tributes, and a student parade that brought together generations of alumni and the community.
caacupeescola-dr-raul-penaIn Presidente Franco, Alto Paraná department, a father refused to vaccinate his three children against measles, raising concern among health authorities. The director of the Tenth Health Region, Federico Schrodel, and the head of the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), Sergio Cetrini, warn that misinformation can lead to outbreaks of the disease, which is highly contagious and has already been reported in neighboring countries. The Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (Codeni) was notified and may sue the father for breach of duty of care.
alto-paranacodeniCoach Carlo Ancelotti announced on Monday the 26 players called up for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, with Neymar's return as the main highlight. The team will play friendlies against Panama and Egypt before their opening match against Morocco on June 13.
neymarancelottibrazilworld-cup-2026The National Police of Paraguay and the Public Prosecutor's Office are conducting operations in Encarnación and Cambyretá to capture Gustavo Rubén Goncalvez Vera, the main suspect in the double homicide of Francisco Alcides Saucedo Quiñónez and Brian Ariel Lugo. During the raids, weapons, ammunition, drugs, and vehicles were seized, including a car reported stolen in Argentina. Investigations point to a possible connection with drug trafficking.
cambyretaitapuaCésar Medina was detained by the National Police after being caught removing logos and parts from parked cars in downtown Asunción. He carried tools and knives in a backpack, and the arrest was made possible by a photo taken by a victim.
cesar-medinaTwo armed young men invaded the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county, and opened fire on worshippers. Local police shot the attackers, but three civilians died. The attack prompted increased security at mosques in New York.
shootingsan-diegocaliforniamosqueislamic-centerpolice-responseHuman Rights Watch calls on Salvadoran authorities to guarantee a swift, open, and fair trial for Ruth López, a lawyer and human rights defender detained since May 2025 on charges of illicit enrichment. The organization warns of a pattern of indefinite pretrial detention against government critics.
el-salvadorhuman-rights-watchruth-lopeznayib-bukeleOpposition lawmakers in Paraguay criticize Comptroller General Camilo Benítez, claiming he uses an alleged gap in Law 5189/14 to avoid sanctioning agencies that do not disclose employee salaries, such as binational entities. They point to selectivity in audits and complicity with the Cartes/Peña government.
camilo-benitezParaguay's Public Ministry has charged suspended peace judge Carmen Analía Cibils and former judge Nathalia Garcete in two new cases related to the scheme known as the 'promissory note mafia'. The accusations include malfeasance, document forgery, and false notifications, expanding the scope of the investigation that was already in the oral trial phase.
analia-cibilsnathalia-garceteLawyers Juan José Bernis and María Muñoz filed a criminal complaint against the former president of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), Jorge Brítez, and other former directors, for alleged irregularities in five tenders totaling G. 391,574,472,965. The action was filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office and points to breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds.
ipsjorge-britezThe strong appreciation of the guarani against the dollar, with the exchange rate near G. 6,000, is reducing the tax base on imports and pressuring revenue for the National Directorate of Tax Revenues (DNIT). Director Óscar Orué states that although import volume grew 5.2% in dollars through April, the 20.5% depreciation of the US currency caused the taxable base in guarani to fall 16.2%, mainly affecting the customs component. DNIT maintains its revenue projection for 2026, betting on strengthened oversight and better performance of internal taxes to offset losses.
guaranidnitThe third week of the Migra Móvel program in 2026 began with heavy demand from Brazilian citizens at the Mangoré Cultural Center in Ciudad del Este. The National Directorate of Migration opened 300 daily slots, but demand outstripped supply, and many applicants will have to return in the coming days.
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