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Senave recorded a record in Paraguay's stevia exports through May 2026, with a 518% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 142 tons exported mainly to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Spain.
argentinaParaguay's Supreme Court rejected former Senator Kattya González's appeal, upholding the loss of her Senate seat and ending her judicial bid to return to the upper house.
kattya-gonzalezignacio-iramainalfredo-stroessnerFiat, represented in Paraguay by Grupo Garden, began construction of its new corporate headquarters in Asunción on June 9, with an investment of 30 million dollars. The 13-story building will cover 45,700 m² at the intersection of República Argentina and Guido Boggiani avenues. This investment is significant for Paraguay's economy and the regional automotive industry, marking a milestone in the development of the local automotive sector and reinforcing Paraguay's potential as an industrial growth hub in South America.
fiatgrupo-gardenstellantis-andina-central-americaThe Municipality of Ciudad del Este ordered the preventive closure for three days of an electronics store belonging to JMC Emprendimientos S.A. (J.M. Electrónicos), located in the city's downtown area, following repeated complaints of alleged fraud against Brazilian tourists. In one case, two Brazilians reportedly paid around 97,000 reais via Pix and received only 30% of the purchased products, while in another case involving 22,500 reais, a salesperson was charged with fraud.
ciudad-del-estejmc-emprendimientos-s-aThe pharmaceutical company Megalabs Paraguay SA filed a complaint with the National Directorate of Public Procurement (DNCP) alleging that the Social Security Institute (IPS) suddenly and without prior notice moved up the bid opening date for a G. 51.5 billion tender to purchase critically low-stock medicines, preventing the company from submitting its bid on equal terms.
ipsmegalabs-paraguay-saThe Social Security Institute (IPS) failed in its electronic auction, managing to place only G. 30 billion of the G. 200 billion offered in Certificates of Deposit (CDA), leaving G. 170 billion unplaced.
ipszeta-bancoisaias-fretesAlcides Riveros was elected president of the PLRA, Paraguay's main opposition party, with the support of nearly 90 percent of liberal mayors, as well as the backing of senators, deputies, and governors, aiming to strengthen the party ahead of the 2026 municipal elections and the 2028 presidential election.
alcides-riverosmisionesarnaldo-valdezThe International Friendship Bridge, the main connection between Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), will have partial traffic interruptions on the nights of June 11 and 12 for maintenance work carried out by the concessionaire EPR Iguaçu, including pavement repairs and lighting system restoration. Pedestrian access will also be restricted in the work area, but crossing will remain available on the opposite side.
ciudad-del-estealfredo-stroessnerPresident Santiago Peña will present his third management report to the ANR Governing Board on Wednesday, June 17, before appearing before the National Congress on July 1, as mandated by the Constitution. This report is a key step in political accountability in Paraguay, reflecting the relationship between the president and his party, the ANR, with implications for political stability and policy direction in the country.
asociacion-nacional-republicanahoracio-cartesThe Municipality of Ciudad del Este has issued a tender to revitalize the Alejo García, Agustín Van Aaken, and Chino parks with an investment exceeding G. 64.8 billion, aiming to transform them into recreation centers, social integration hubs, and tourist attractions.
parque-alejo-garciaciudad-del-esteparque-chinoalto-paranadnitParaguayan President Santiago Peña will travel to Los Angeles from June 11 to 15 to attend Albirroja's debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Paraguay's Resolution DNM No. 407 changes the permanent-residence solvency test from a generic document exercise into a consistency test: the evidence should show how the applicant actually supports themself and should match the activity declared to Migraciones.
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Asunción's Plan Regulador divides the capital into residential, mixed, central, industrial, special-use and protected areas. The map is not legal advice for a specific property, but it shows how the city expects different places to grow.
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The Paraguayan economy grew by 3.4% in April 2026 and recorded a 5.1% increase in the first four months of the year, driven by all major sectors. Notably, agriculture led the primary sector, energy generation and construction stood out in the secondary sector, and government services, transportation, and financial intermediation were key contributors in the tertiary sector.
UNESCO declared Ñacunday National Park and the Moisés Bertoni Scientific Monument as part of the Upper Paraná South Biosphere Reserve in Paraguay during the 38th session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme.
nacundayalto-paranaunescomoises-bertoniThe Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología of Paraguay has issued a warning for a storm system that will affect the entire Paraguayan territory between Wednesday, the 10th, and Thursday, the 11th. The system will bring heavy rain, lightning, the possibility of hail, and wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. The northern part of both the Eastern and Western regions will be the most affected, with rainfall totals between 60 and 100 millimeters.
direccion-de-meteorologia-e-hidrologiaconcepcioncaaguazuboqueronWorkers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have approved a strike that could begin before Paraguay's World Cup 2026 debut against the United States, demanding better wages, a contract, and raising concerns over ICE immigration enforcement during the tournament.
sofi-stadiumlos-angelesiceThe Federal Revenue Service and the Federal Police dismantled a money laundering criminal organization linked to cigarette and agrochemical smuggling in Guaíra (PR), involving more than 375 million reais between 2019 and 2024, during Operation Sicarius, which executed 120 court orders across several Brazilian states.
mato-grosso-do-sulguairaParaguayan attorney María Fernanda Melgarejo Ainsworth warned about the limitations of the U.S. B1/B2 tourist visa and the consequences of violating its rules, following the case of singer Marilina, who had her visa revoked before traveling. She emphasized that immigration enforcement remains active for the entire duration of the visa and that any paid work requires specific visa categories such as the O-1 or P-3.
visa-b1-b2maria-fernanda-melgarejo-ainsworthmelga-lawParaguayan businessman Alberto Acosta Garbarino warned that the Banco Master scandal in Brazil — considered the largest banking fraud case in the neighboring country's history — could be repeated in Paraguay if adequate oversight measures are not put in place.
banco-masterdesarrollo-en-democraciabanco-familiargabriel-galipoloDeputy Yamil Esgaib requested clarification from the Executive Branch and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the accreditation and operations of the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Paraguay, but the proposal was not voted on due to a lack of quorum and will be reintroduced next week.
seychellesmario-abdo-benitezyamil-esgaibOn Accountants Day, Alba Talavera, Director of Education at the Colegio de Contadores del Paraguay (CCP), stated that artificial intelligence and other technologies help streamline tasks but cannot replace the accounting professional, emphasizing that regulatory and technological updates are essential for the sector's future, which has 24,093 professionals nationwide, according to data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
instituto-nacional-de-estadisticadnitcolegio-de-contadores-del-paraguayThe Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay was suspended for the second consecutive week after cartista (Colorado Party faction) deputy Yamil Esgaib threatened and provoked opposition member Raúl Benítez during the session, resulting in a loss of quorum and the session ending without any votes.
johanna-ortegasantiago-penaPresident Santiago Peña moved the national holiday of June 20, the date of the Promulgation of the 1992 Constitution, to Monday, June 22, creating a second consecutive extended weekend in the month.
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