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The IPS Board of Directors unanimously approved a private godparent sponsorship proposal presented by board member Mirtha Arias to improve the conditions, considered precarious and inhumane, of shelters for relatives of hospitalized patients. A pilot plan will be implemented after discussions with pharmaceutical chambers and the institution's suppliers.
ipsmirtha-ariasisaias-fretesParaguay's Interior Minister Enrique Riera has proposed adopting a Brazilian bank security system that destroys cash during robberies by cutting and saturating bills with security ink when a forced entry into vaults is detected.
enrique-rieraThe Unión Industrial del Paraguay (UIP) and Club Mipymes will hold the fourth edition of Networking Financiero 2026 on Thursday, June 18, at the UIP headquarters in Asunción, bringing together 15 financial institutions to facilitate access to credit and business strengthening tools for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
mipymesunion-industrial-del-paraguaynetworking-financiero-2026club-mipymesThe court authorized the forensic examination of eight cell phones seized from suspects involved in the trafficking of 261.6 kg of premium marijuana transported on an executive jet in Paraguay.
rosarito-montaniamarisol-rivasdavid-thomas-wisetroy-anthony-vasquezThe Paraguayan Senate is reviewing on Wednesday, the 16th, a bill authored by Senator Lilian Samaniego that proposes the so-called "express divorce," allowing couples with mutual agreement to divorce directly before a judge, without the need for lawyers or payment of court fees and legal costs.
lilian-samaniegoA group of about 20 heavily armed men simultaneously attacked four financial institutions in Santa Rita, in the Alto Paraná department, using explosives to empty the vaults of two banks, overpowering four police officers, and setting vehicles on fire during their escape. Authorities are investigating the possible involvement of a criminal network made up of Paraguayans and Brazilians, without ruling out the participation of the PCC.
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The Argentine government's decision to expand the installation of free shops beyond border posts and authorized urban centers, formalized by Decree 438/2026, has raised alarm among merchants in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, who fear losing customers to neighboring Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
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Senave has ordered the mandatory elimination of all live soybean plants during the phytosanitary fallow period, which in the Western Region runs from June 15 to September 15 and in the Eastern Region, exceptionally this year, from June 20 to August 30, as a preventive measure against Asian soybean rust.
phakopsora-pachyrhizistonexThe Ministry of the Interior and the National Police of Paraguay announced the opening of 1,000 spots for the 2027 admissions process at the Police College "Sgto. Aydte. José Merlo Saravia," following protests by young applicants and their families against the possible suspension of the call due to a lack of budget. The decision was reversed after a dialogue session with authorities and representatives of the applicants.
The dollar fell again in Paraguay and was quoted at G. 6,120 in the spot exchange rate on Monday, the 15th, accumulating a 9% decline so far this year and 25% over 12 months, which has raised concerns among exporters and impacted customs revenue.
guaraniThe Senate of Paraguay established a Special Investigation Commission on Monday, June 15, to investigate the issuance, sale, and use of allegedly fake or irregular university degrees, diplomas, and higher education certificates. This follows the scandal involving Universidad Sudamericana, which is believed to have issued around 2,500 irregular degrees over three to four years, a case that led to the resignation of former senator Hernán Rivas.
universidad-sudamericanadionisio-amarillaThe president of IPS, Isaías Fretes, found leaks in 80% of the roof of Clínica 12 de Junio in Asunción, a hospital that opened just a year and a half ago and also suffers from issues such as a non-functioning water pump, a kitchen closed for over 18 months, and a flooded X-ray department. He has called for a comprehensive technical, administrative, and contractual audit to determine accountability.
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The Central Bank of Paraguay recorded a record delinquency rate of 8.1% in the financial system in April 2026, driven by a 45.7% increase in overdue loans and growth in credit card debt balances, particularly among lower-middle-income consumers.
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The National Doctors' Union of Paraguay has announced a national strike in the public health sector from August 24 to 28, with emergency services remaining operational but scheduled appointments and surgeries suspended, demanding a salary adjustment after nearly 15 years of minimal wage corrections.
rossana-gonzalezSeprelad warns that the deadline for the 2026 annual fee payment and mandatory data update in the SIRO system ends on June 30, with the risk of fines for those subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Law.
The Assunção City Hall is facing a financial crisis after the embezzlement of 500 billion guaranis intended for stormwater drainage projects, which led to duplicate payments and investigations into the management of the funds.
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Paraguay has reported 12 confirmed cases of dengue and one of chikungunya in the past three weeks, bringing the total to 261 dengue cases and 16 chikungunya cases in 2026, including three imported from Bolivia.
aedesconcepcioncaazapadenguedireccion-general-de-vigilancia-de-la-saludThe Court of Appeal on Monday, the 15th, rejected the challenge filed by the accused Damián de Jesús Galarza Dárdano in the case against the mayor of Quyquyhó, Patricia Corvalán, and 13 others charged with embezzlement, money laundering, and criminal association. The court confirmed Judge Humberto Otazú as the presiding judge and urged him to impose disciplinary sanctions on defendants who use delaying tactics to stall the proceedings.
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Paraguay's EAS is a genuinely flexible company form: it can have one shareholder, has no statutory minimum capital and can be formed online. The weak point is not the legal design but the assumption that an advertised 72-hour process means a company will be operational in three days.
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The MTESS emphasized that work on national holidays in Paraguay must be paid at double the regular rate, according to Article 234 of the Labor Code, and that payment must be made in cash, with no option for compensatory time off.
paraguariherreraParaguay has stepped up immigration controls and international cooperation after an Argentine case exposed an alleged Russian-linked influence network, though authorities have not confirmed whether any suspects or Russian nationals were actually identified or turned away at the border.
genargentinala-pazinterpolCongressman Carlos Godoy introduced a resolution bill requesting the Executive Branch, through the National Emergency Secretariat (SEN), to provide detailed information on the actions, resources, and results achieved since the enactment of Law No. 6319/2019, which declared a state of emergency for the indigenous communities of Paraguay's 19 native peoples.
carlos-godoyThe World Bank warns of a slowdown in global economic growth due to the conflict in the Middle East, but maintains an optimistic forecast of 4.4% GDP growth for Paraguay in 2026.
Workers are demanding a 20% increase in Paraguay's legal minimum wage, while business owners are pushing for a 2.4% adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Central Bank of Paraguay. The final decision rests with President Santiago Peña following the sixth meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) scheduled for this Wednesday.
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