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Deputy Lilian Samaniego (PLRA) denied assaulting anyone during an incident in Quyquyhó, stating that he returned to the scene to calm a fight after being informed that one of his aides was being attacked. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, but so far no formal complaints have been filed.
lilian-samaniegoquyquyhoThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a federal order restricting for 30 days the entry of foreigners who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, due to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has caused about 80 deaths.
ebolacdcbundibugyoParaguay's Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell to 40.17 points in April 2026, the lowest level since the series began, reversing the slight improvement seen in March. The decline occurs despite the depreciation of the dollar, reflecting internal and external uncertainties, including the so‑called 'war economy' announced by the former Minister of Economy.
carlos-fernandez-valdovinosA 31-year-old woman was the victim of a violent aggravated robbery in the rural area of Concepción, where two armed men intercepted her, took her hostage, and stole more than Gs. 107 million in cash, checks, and belongings. The National Police is investigating the case.
distribuidora-san-jorgeA delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in Pilar, capital of Ñeembucú, for an international security cooperation agenda, which included visits to historical sites in the region and meetings with local and police authorities.
fbineembucupilarInternal movements of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) have warned of irregularities in the use of voting machines in the internal elections scheduled for June 7, including problems in contracting, lack of technical audit, and absence of oversight in the preparation of equipment. Senator Éver Villalba announced that the party will implement a parallel control system, with the participation of voters themselves and its own TREP.
plraever-villalbatsjeA 16-year-old teenager died after violently colliding his motorcycle against a guardrail on Route PY02, in J. Eulogio Estigarribia, Caaguazú Department. Police are investigating the possibility that the young man was participating in illegal street races.
caaguazumotoParaguay's Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell to 40.17 points in April 2026, a drop of 11.15 points from March, returning to pessimistic territory. The Economic Situation Index (ISE) plunged to 29.33 points, while the Economic Expectations Index (IEE) stood at 51 points, still in optimistic territory. Only 15.5% of respondents said they had conditions to save, and the intention to purchase durable goods fell, except for housing. The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) released the data.
consumer-confidenceparaguay-economyicciseieeParaguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences presented Planatea, a plan that guarantees access, retention, and learning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with mandatory implementation in public and private schools.
teamecplanateaA joint operation by the 5th Metropolitan Police Station and the Tourist Security Department in the Ricardo Brugada neighborhood, known as La Chacarita, in Asunción, resulted in the arrest of Josías Daniel Aranda Santacruz, 20, wanted for aggravated theft. Additionally, six people were detained for identity verification and two motorcycles were seized.
la-chacaritaDeputy José Rodríguez (ANR, HC) stated he fully trusts the Superior Electoral Justice Tribunal (TSJE) and denied that dissident Colorados were prevented from auditing the voting machines, despite the Colorado Party's own Electoral Party Tribunal (TEP) having acknowledged the issue and requested measures to resolve the doubts.
tsjejose-rodriguezA pastor on the run from Brazilian justice, accused of sexual abuse, was arrested in Paraguay in a joint Interpol operation. Commissioner Juan Fretes detailed the procedure and the progress of the investigations.
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