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Senator José Oviedo, of the Yo Creo movement, warned of the risk of misuse of public resources and political exploitation of the law declaring a national road safety emergency in Paraguay, criticizing the lack of clarity in the text and the fact that its one-year duration coincides with the electoral calendar.
The El Niño phenomenon is expected to reach Paraguay between July and August, bringing heavy rains, high temperatures, and flood risks, with government agencies already working on preventive measures.
el-ninoThe National Police's Anti-Narcotics Department arrested Paulo Candio Oliveira, a 39-year-old Brazilian and key link in the Comando Vermelho, during Operativo Puma PY in the Cuarto Barrio neighborhood of Luque, where a cell phone, a laptop, sheets of cocaine, and other evidence were seized. He will be deported from Paraguay and handed over to Brazil.
comando-vermelholuquepaulo-candio-oliveiracuarto-barrioParaguay's Business Expectations Indicator rose from 49.68 to 49.83 points in May 2026, remaining below the 50-point mark that separates optimism from pessimism, with the financial sector and trade in optimistic territory, while construction and other services continue in negative territory.
Paraguay was elected on Tuesday, the 3rd, to hold one of the vice-presidencies of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, corresponding to the 2026-2027 cycle, with representation by Ambassador Marcelo Scappini.
khalilur-rahmanmarcelo-scappinicesar-arriolaThe Paraguay national team faces Nicaragua this Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción in a farewell friendly ahead of the World Cup in North America, following a 16-year absence, with head coach Gustavo Alfaro defining the starting lineup and the goalkeeper position as the main unknown among Orlando Gill, Gatito Fernández, and Gastón Olveira.
gustavo-alfaronicaraguaorlando-gillAn Appeals Court has confirmed the oral and public trial of former Central Department governor Hugo Javier González and other defendants accused of the alleged embezzlement of more than G. 18.3 billion in public funds, with proceedings set to begin on February 3, 2027.
hugo-javierA Brazilian man was arrested with cocaine in La Paloma, Paraguay, and assaulted a police officer inside a police station.
la-palomacanindeyuBrazil has proposed the creation of a free flight zone within Mercosur to allow national airlines to operate domestic flights in other member countries, aiming to enhance regional integration and facilitate low-cost flights.
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The Central Bank of Paraguay maintains a neutral stance and does not intervene in the dollar's decline against the guarani, attributing the depreciation to external factors, internal economic improvements, and a record soybean harvest.
guaraniArchitect Luis Moya warns that 25% of the historic heritage in downtown Asunción is abandoned, and the local population has dropped to around 3,000 residents.
luis-moyaANDE held a public virtual hearing on the international tender for the construction of a 140 MW photovoltaic solar plant in Loma Plata, in the Paraguayan Chaco, with more than 380 participants, including companies from Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
andeloma-plataItaipú transfers to Paraguay fell 12.53% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, totaling $205,265,900, with the steepest drop in the Energy Cession Compensation, which declined 34.15%, while royalties fell 1.13% and benefits to ANDE rose 1.51%.
itaipuandeLawyer Cecilia Pérez denounced that the referral of complaints about the Santiago Peña government's "dirty campaign" to the Comptroller General's Office by Attorney General Emiliano Rolón Fernández represents an attempt to close the case, pointing out procedural flaws, failure to preserve evidence, and disparity in treatment compared to other investigations.
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The Municipality of Asunción is preparing temporary shelters and emergency protocols in anticipation of potential flooding of the Paraguay River, whose current level stands at 3.15 meters and could reach between 3.80 and 4 meters by the end of the month.
The Paraguayan Senate passed on Tuesday, June 2, the bill declaring a national road safety emergency for one year, authorizing the ANTSV to adopt exceptional measures for the prevention and enforcement of traffic accidents, including the use of automated speed cameras and radar systems, despite opposition criticism over the lack of technical studies and the broad powers granted to the agency.
basilio-nunezDaniel Pereira Mujica resigned as mayor of Ciudad del Este to focus on his election campaign, and Pedro Acuña was elected interim mayor by the Municipal Council.
daniel-pereira-mujicaciudad-del-estepedro-acunayo-creomiguel-prietoThe 24% drop in the dollar against the guaraní so far this year drove a 31.7% increase in vehicle imports to Paraguay in the first quarter, with sales growth of over 19%, especially in the SUV segment. However, the surge has overwhelmed the capacity of authorized service centers, prompting dealerships to invest in infrastructure and spare parts.
guaranicamara-de-distribuidores-de-automotores-y-maquinariastoyotakiaThe Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice was composed of justices Víctor Ríos, Manuel Ramírez Candia, and Gustavo Santander, the only three of the nine justices who did not take part in the secret meeting with President Santiago Peña at Mburuvicha Róga, to review the constitutional challenges in the case involving the Seprelad leaks.
mburuvicha-rogamario-abdo-benitezgustavo-santanderThe Canadian group International Airways Holding acquired 95% of the shares of Paraguayan airline Paranair, with the remaining 5% going to Bolivian businessman Marco Paniagua. The deal includes all of the company's assets, such as its ANTA maintenance division, while Jaime Cassola remains as general manager and Juan Albino Bazzanella takes over as president, replacing Augusto Fúster.
paranairinternational-airways-holdingantaAneaes reported that out of 53 Pharmacy and Chemistry degree programs authorized by CONES in Paraguay, only 4 currently hold accreditation (7.5%), and that of the 1,364 diplomas issued by the MEC between 2023 and May 2026, 76.3% correspond to programs that have not completed the accreditation process.
The commuter rail project in Asunción is being challenged by engineer Guillermo López Flores, who argues that the initiative constitutes a 30-year hidden sovereign debt, financed by annual government subsidies, with the Guaranteed Minimum Revenue mechanism ensuring minimum revenue for the Special Purpose Company responsible for building and operating the system.
luqueTwo men were placed in preventive isolation in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of Ebola after trips to Africa, amid an outbreak in Central Africa caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or specific treatment.
ebolario-de-janeiroThree armed and hooded men posing as police officers and SENAD agents broke into the home of 38-year-old prison officer Manuel Galván in San Salvador, Guairá, stealing approximately G. 280 million in cash, weapons, a cell phone, and two motorcycles.
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