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Esperanza Martínez denounces that the General Budget of the Nation (PGN) needs transparent resources for policies protecting women, girls, and adolescents, highlighting the high rates of child and teenage pregnancy in the country.
esperanza-martinezAuto parts theft in Paraguay has evolved from a crime of opportunity into a structured illicit industry, moving millions per day. The made-to-order request model fuels the black market, with parts openly sold on social media. In Asunción, up to 250 thefts are recorded daily, and impunity is high, with detainees released in less than 24 hours.
The Paraguayan Road Chamber (Cavialpa) demands from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) the regulation of the factoring system to settle state debts with contractors. The sector warns that delays force private indebtedness and that current payments do not reduce the accumulated liability.
deficit-fiscalcavialpamefThe president of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA), Hugo Fleitas, defended maintaining alliances with all opposition forces, especially with the Yo Creo Party, aiming for the 2028 elections. The statement comes amid internal debates over the composition of the opposition ticket and rejection of possible vetoes against figures such as Miguel Prieto.
plrayo-creohugo-fleitasAn ECLAC report points out that 89% of Paraguay's public debt is external and 82% is in dollars, exposing the country to exchange rate and fiscal risks, exacerbated by low tax pressure.
panorama-fiscal-2026A survey by the Paraguayan Chamber of Meat (CPC) based on Senacsa data shows that between 2015 and 2025, more than 34,000 cattle farmers left the activity, while about 3% of establishments account for 61% of bovine production. The Eastern Region concentrates 90% of the reduction, with emphasis on San Pedro, Concepción, Caaguazú, Itapúa, and Caazapá.
senacsaThe Comptroller General of the Republic is studying legal measures to impose fines and sanctions on former public officials who leave office without updating their sworn declaration of assets, a practice that hinders the detection of illicit enrichment. Currently, the law only requires the submission of the document for salary payment, but does not provide for punishment for those leaving public service.
With expectations of a record flow of visitors during winter break, the business sector of Ciudad del Este demands the full opening of the Puente de la Integración. Diplomatic negotiations with Brazil are stalled over demands for strict migration controls, while the city prepares for an economic boom that could generate up to 50,000 new jobs.
puente-de-la-integracionciudad-del-esteThe Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) allocated G. 330,084 million to monetary control measures between January and April 2026, a slight reduction of 3% compared to the same period in 2025. Interest on Monetary Regulation Instruments (IRM) accounted for 57% of the total.
The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) fined 162 mayors, both former and current, for failing to submit their sworn asset declarations on time. In the Central and Alto Paraná departments alone, 15 officials were sanctioned, with fines reaching nearly G. 30 million.
central-alto-paranaParaguay's National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is considering postponing the update of residential and commercial tariffs until negotiations with Brazil on the new Annex C of the Itaipu Treaty are concluded, expected by mid-year. The state-owned company's president, engineer Félix Sosa, stated that the final tariff will directly depend on this binational agreement, which will define the price of energy generated by the hydroelectric plant.
andeitaipufelix-sosaWith both IPS angiographs out of service, the pension fund signed agreements with Hospital de Clínicas and Hospital San Jorge to handle urgent cases. Five insured individuals have already been treated. The pension fund states that one device will be repaired soon and that it will begin the process to acquire three new machines.
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