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Society & Health - Jun 8, 2026

Judge Vivian López advocates for the community of property regime as a form of asset protection for women in Paraguay

Judge Vivian López stated that the community of property regime, established under Law No. 1/92, provides greater asset protection and legal security in marriage, particularly for women who dedicate themselves to homemaking, although she acknowledged that the separation of property regime may be appropriate in cases of inherited assets or high-risk business activities.

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Politics - Jun 8, 2026

Deputy Cleto Giménez requests report from Foreign Ministry on Paraguayan consulates abroad

Congressman Cleto Giménez introduced a resolution bill requesting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide a detailed report on the operations of Paraguayan consulates abroad, including information on their locations, jurisdictions, services offered, and traveling consular outreach events, with the aim of strengthening legislative oversight of services for Paraguayans living outside the country.

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Security & Justice - Jun 8, 2026

The EPP has carried out 17 kidnappings in Paraguay since 2001, raising over US$3 million in ransom payments

Since 2001, the armed group EPP has carried out 17 kidnappings in Paraguay, collecting over 3 million dollars in ransom and leaving several victims murdered or missing.

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Security & Justice - Jun 8, 2026

Uruguayan Marset used Paraguay as a base for cocaine trafficking to Europe and Africa between 2020 and 2021

Uruguayan Sebastián Marset Cabrera used Paraguay as an operational base for his international drug trafficking network between 2020 and 2021, coordinating Bolivian and Paraguayan mafias to stockpile and export large volumes of cocaine to Europe and Africa. He was arrested in Bolivia in March and extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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Economy - Jun 8, 2026

Informality affects 60% of workers and accounts for 20.5% of GDP in Paraguay

Informality in Paraguay affects 60.1% of workers and accounts for approximately 20.5% of GDP, representing a structural challenge that spans from street vending to sectors such as construction, domestic services, transportation, agricultural activities, and small family businesses, according to economist Rodrigo Ibarrola of Cadep. He argues that education is a key factor in reducing this phenomenon and advocates for incentive-based formalization, accompanied by visible benefits and improved public services.

Economy - Jun 8, 2026

Paraguay enacts austerity decree for 2026, but analysts call for structural reforms

The Paraguayan government enacted Decree No. 6120/2026 to implement austerity measures in 2026, but analysts warn that one-off cuts are insufficient and are calling for structural reforms in public procurement, civil service management, supplier debt, and the Caja Fiscal deficit.

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Economy - Jun 8, 2026

An audit by the IPS uncovered a scheme that concealed employer debts exceeding G. 7.670 billion

An internal audit at the IPS uncovered a scheme to manipulate computer records that concealed employer debts exceeding G. 7.670 billion, involving 14 employees who altered data in the REI system between January 2024 and May 2025, benefiting 59 companies.

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Politics - Jun 7, 2026

Municipal primaries marred by violence and irregularities in Lambaré, San Lorenzo, and Mbocayaty

The municipal primaries held on Sunday, June 7, saw episodes of violence and irregularities in Lambaré, San Lorenzo, and Mbocayaty, with clashes at schools used as polling stations, polling tables not being set up, and reports of assaults and ballot boxes being excluded.

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

The EU-Mercosur agreement opens zero-tariff access for 95% of Paraguay's exports to Europe

The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in force since May 1, 2026, guarantees zero or preferential tariffs for 95% of Paraguayan exports to the European market, consolidating the country as a production and export platform geared toward Europe.

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Culture & Sport - Jun 7, 2026

A baby carriage preserved in a museum in Paraguay tells a story of grief and solidarity aboard the ship Volendam

A baby carriage preserved at the Volendam Museum in Paraguay tells the story of Alma Thiessen, who died at six months old from meningitis aboard the Dutch ship Volendam in 1947, and of her mother, who, in mourning, breastfed the newborn Mari Anne Bergen, ensuring her survival.

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Politics - Jun 7, 2026

Paraguay and Bolivia complete full border demarcation after 87 years

Paraguay and Bolivia completed in December 2025, after 87 years of technical and diplomatic work, the full demarcation of the 742 kilometers of shared border between the two countries, becoming the only nations in South America with fully demarcated borders.

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

The Paraguayan pharmaceutical industry already produces 70% of the medicines consumed in the country

The Paraguayan pharmaceutical industry already produces 70% of the medicines consumed in the country, with investments in modernization and technology that strengthen competitiveness and open up room for exports, in addition to generating around 8,500 direct jobs and more than 45,000 indirect ones.

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Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 7, 2026

Aguavista Airport Executive is inaugurated in San Juan del Paraná with an investment of 17 million dollars

The Aguavista Airport Executive (AVA) was inaugurated on June 5, 2026, in San Juan del Paraná, in the department of Itapúa, Paraguay, becoming the first private aerodrome integrated into a residential complex in the region, with an investment of 17 million dollars in aeronautical infrastructure.

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

Expo Paraguay ARP 2026 will be held from July 11 to 26 in Asunción

Expo Paraguay ARP 2026 will be held from July 11 to 26 at the Rural fairgrounds in Asunción, featuring around 200 exhibitor companies, a program that includes concerts, a job fair, a cattle show, and gastronomic and artistic activities.

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Politics - Jun 7, 2026

Alert over mass purchase of pens with hidden cameras to record votes in Paraguay

Ahead of Paraguay's municipal primary elections, reports have emerged about the alleged mass purchase of pens containing hidden cameras that could be used to record votes inside the voting booth, a practice prohibited under Paraguayan law.

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Agriculture - Jun 7, 2026

The Paraguayan pork industry is projecting strong expansion and a 43% growth in exports

The Paraguayan pork industry is projecting strong expansion in the coming years, with a 43% increase in exports so far this year compared to the same period last year, and estimates that the country could more than double the number of breeding sows in production between 2027 and 2028.

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

Paraguayan exports with Certificate of Origin total US$693 million in May

Paraguayan exports with a Certificate of Origin totaled $693 million in May, with the Americas as the main market ($510 million), led by Brazil ($190 million), followed by Argentina ($170 million) and Chile ($60 million).

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

Paraguay leads global tourism growth with a 46% increase in 2026

Paraguay recorded a 46% increase in international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year, leading global tourism growth according to the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, while South America as a bloc saw a 1% decline in the period.

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Politics - Jun 7, 2026

President Santiago Peña appoints representatives to the Board of Caja Ferroviaria 2025-2028 in Paraguay

The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, appointed principal and alternate representatives to the Board of the Caja Ferroviaria for the 2025-2028 term, according to Decree No. 6113 signed on May 27, 2026.

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Infrastructure & Environment - Jun 7, 2026

Meteorology warns of storms with 80 km/h winds in Paraguay starting Sunday

The Paraguayan Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning for storms with winds of up to 80 km/h, heavy rain, lightning, and hail starting Sunday, with the phenomenon affecting 14 regions of the country through Monday night.

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Economy - Jun 7, 2026

ANDE unions file unconstitutionality lawsuit against Peña's decrees

Four ANDE unions have filed an unconstitutionality lawsuit against presidential decrees 5306, 5307, and their amendments 5860 and 5861, signed by President Santiago Peña. They claim the measures would cause significant financial harm to the state electricity utility — which manages Paraguay's share of the binational Itaipú dam — and result in a 15-year subsidy to a business group involved in crypto mining, data centers, and hydrogen production, with the cost passed on to the public through electricity rates.

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Economy - Jun 6, 2026

DNIT projects that 90% of Paraguay's invoices will be electronic by the end of 2026

DNIT projects that 90% of Paraguay's invoices will be electronic by the end of 2026, with more than 38,000 taxpayers already operating through Sifen, which validates an average of 2.5 million electronic receipts per month.

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Politics - Jun 6, 2026

Electoral campaign halts session of the Chamber of Deputies in Paraguay

The election campaign for the October municipal elections in Paraguay caused the Chamber of Deputies to fail to reach a quorum for a session this week, leaving nearly twenty bills stalled, including the creation of the National Care System, changes to the universal pension for the elderly, judicial reforms, land regularization, and a proposal for the automatic termination of child support at age 18.

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Economy - Jun 6, 2026

Conatel launches new tender for 2,300 MHz and 3,500 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband and 5G

Conatel launched Tender No. 01/2026 for Mobile Broadband, approved by Board Resolution No. 1309/2026, to award radio spectrum licenses in the 2,300 MHz and 3,500 MHz bands for mobile broadband services and 5G technology through a simultaneous ascending auction with base prices ranging from US$1 million to US$1.6 million. Bids are due by July 10, 2026, amid oversight by the Comptroller General's Office regarding the previous spectrum award to Nubicom Paraguay S.A.

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