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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:30 PM

Defense Recusal Suspends Trial for María Fernanda Benítez's Femicide for Second Time

The oral and public trial for the femicide of María Fernanda Benítez, a 17-year-old pregnant teenager murdered in Coronel Oviedo in May 2025, was suspended for the second time after the defense of pharmacist Franco Acosta Céspedes recused all three judges of the Sentencing Tribunal. The Appeals Chamber will decide whether to uphold or remove magistrates Luis Ovelar, Andrea Riquelme, and Víctor Vera.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:30 PM

Colorado Senator Defends Electoral Court and Calls for Support for Electronic Voting Machines in Paraguay

Senator Derlis Maidana (Colorado Party) came to the defense of the Superior Court of Electoral Justice (TSJE) amid questions about the reliability of voting machines. He classified allegations of fraud in past elections as "absolutely unfounded" but supported the carrying out of audits on the system.

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Politics - May 18, 2026, 4:27 PM

Power dispute in Villa Hayes: five candidates and political group rivalry mark Colorado primaries

Villa Hayes, capital of the Presidente Hayes department, will have five aspirants to the mayoralty in the Colorado Party primaries. The cartismo faction is divided between current mayor Luis López, backed by Congress President Basilio “Bachi” Núñez, and councilwoman Karina Zárate, supported by the Roussillón and Zárate groups. Two other Colorado candidates and an opposition alliance complete the scenario.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:23 PM

Driver involved in fatal hit-and-run in San Lorenzo released

The driver of a car that struck and killed a person in San Lorenzo has been released by authorities. The case remains under investigation.

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Security & Justice - May 18, 2026, 4:15 PM

Paraguay has 9,800 people under house arrest, but only 123 use electronic ankle monitors

Of the nearly 9,800 people serving house arrest in Paraguay, only 123 use electronic ankle monitors, according to official data. The government admits that most lack effective monitoring and plans to expand the system.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:15 PM

San Lorenzo Denies Internal Bus Fare Increase, but Users Report Charge of G. 3,500

The San Lorenzo City Hall states that the internal bus fare remains at G. 2,800, per municipal ordinance, but users report that transport companies are already charging G. 3,500. The City Council did not authorize the adjustment, and a request for a tripartite meeting made by transporters in April was not processed in time.

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World - May 18, 2026, 4:14 PM

Operation Omega: Lawyer Arrested in Santa Rita on Suspicion of Selling Child Sexual Abuse Material via Cryptocurrencies

A lawyer was detained this Monday (18) in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, during Operation Omega, an international action against child sexual exploitation. He is suspected of storing, distributing, and selling child sexual abuse material, receiving payments in cryptocurrencies. The investigation, which began in 2019, analyzed over 35,000 files and may lead to further arrests abroad.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:13 PM

Man goes to trial for cyber espionage and child pornography against ex-partner in Paraguay

Judge Yoan Paul López ordered the opening of oral and public trial against a man accused of installing GPS, microphones and hidden cameras to surveil his ex-partner, in addition to illegally accessing her devices and storing pornographic material involving a 17-year-old adolescent.

Infrastructure - May 18, 2026, 4:13 PM

New Blockade in Asunción: City Hall Closes Road for 45 Days, Isolating Affluent Neighborhoods Amid Delays and Fund Diversion

The Asunción City Hall closed a section of Presbítero Justo Román Street for 45 days for storm drainage works in the Santo Domingo basin. The measure further isolates the Manorá and Santo Domingo neighborhoods, which already suffer from traffic collapse. The work, promised by former mayor Óscar Rodríguez with funds from G8 bonds, is delayed and marked by allegations of fund diversion.

Politics - May 18, 2026, 4:11 PM

Attorney General Rolón removes questioned deputy from Economic Crimes Unit

State Attorney General Emiliano Rolón removed Deputy Attorney María Soledad Machuca from the Specialized Unit for Economic Crimes and Anti-Corruption and the Money Laundering Unit, following questions about alleged shelving of emblematic cases. Nancy Salomón takes over the position.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:11 PM

Former mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüé completes seven months as fugitive in alleged drug trafficking money laundering scheme

Hernán Adolar Schlender, former mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüé (ANR), has been a fugitive since October 2025, accused of using Fonacide funds to launder drug trafficking money. Former accountant Zenón Cáceres Duarte was sentenced to four years in prison, with the sentence confirmed in March. The estimated loss to the municipality is G. 7.418 billion.

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Society - May 18, 2026, 4:07 PM

Cristhian Samaniego Proposes Strict Control of Public Resources as Councilman

Candidate for councilman on List 2P – Option 10 of the ANR, Cristhian Samaniego advocates for oversight of public funds and support for Camilo Pérez's administration in the Municipal Board.

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