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Society - May 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

The samu'u that blooms in exile: a plant ambassador from Paraguay in Montevideo

The Ceiba chodatii, an emblematic tree of the Paraguayan Chaco, gains a rare specimen with yellow flowers in Parque Rodó, Montevideo. Amateur botanist Antonio Schinca documents the reproductive difficulties of the specimen, which blooms in the austral winter and suffers from a lack of pollinators. The tree, known as samu'u, is also used in the Chaco to make canoes that transport children to school during floods.

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Society - May 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

Postponed motherhood drives demand for fertility treatments in Paraguay

Putting off motherhood for professional and financial priorities is leading more Paraguayan women to seek fertility consultations and treatments. Specialists warn about misinformation regarding ovarian reserve and silent diseases such as endometriosis, which affects up to 12% of women.

Security & Justice - May 17, 2026, 8:58 AM

Operation Umbral 2.5 Transfers Inmates to the Emboscada Penitentiary Complex

Paraguay's Ministry of Justice has launched Operation Umbral 2.5, transferring female inmates to the Emboscada Women's Penitentiary Complex (Comple), in a coordinated action with CODENA and other security forces. The operation takes place under strict security measures and aims to reorganize the national prison system.

Health - May 17, 2026, 8:40 AM

The Biochemist Who Turned Night into Opportunity: The Trajectory of Miguel Figueredo, Owner of Asismed

Raised in Barrio Obrero, Miguel Figueredo transformed a nighttime laboratory into the largest private health insurer in Paraguay. Today he chairs the board of MAPFRE Paraguay and has served as a director of Club Sol de América and the Paraguayan Football Association (APF).

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Environment - May 17, 2026, 8:20 AM

Personality: Between Genes and Experiences, Science Seeks Answers

New research reignites the debate on the origin of human personality, pointing to a complex interaction between heredity and environment, with emphasis on neuroplasticity and epigenetics.

Politics - May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Experts Question Viability of AI Megaproject in Paraguay

President Santiago Peña's announcement of building the world's largest artificial intelligence center in Paraguay has generated skepticism among local experts, who point to a lack of technical capacity and warn of the risk of the country becoming a mere supplier of cheap energy in a global geopolitical dispute.

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Economy - May 17, 2026, 7:40 AM

Return of the Albirroja to the World Cup Boosts Economy and Projects the Paraguay Brand

After 16 years of absence, the qualification of the Paraguayan National Team for the 2030 World Cup, under the command of Gustavo Alfaro, generates economic expectations and international projection. Group D, with the United States, Turkey, and Australia, opens opportunities for the Country Brand, agribusiness, tourism, and sectors such as clothing and technology, with emphasis on the digitalization of MSMEs.

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Security & Justice - May 17, 2026, 7:39 AM

Police Operation in Mayor Otaño Ends With One Dead, One Arrested, and Marijuana Seized

A police operation targeting suspected drug trafficking in Mayor Otaño led to a chase, a shootout, the death of one suspect, the arrest of another, and the seizure of two vehicles loaded with marijuana.

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Environment - May 17, 2026, 7:02 AM

Brazil sentences drug trafficker who fled during Senad operation in Paraguay to 37 years in prison

Brazil's Federal Court sentenced drug trafficker Lindomar Reges Furtado to 37 years in prison for leading an organization that exported more than six tons of cocaine to Europe. Furtado had escaped in 2022 during Operation Turf in Paraguay and was captured in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.

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Society - May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Paraguay's AFD Has Already Released US$ 55 Million in Credits for Women, but Barriers Persist

Paraguay's Financial Development Agency (AFD) has granted US$ 55 million in loans to women entrepreneurs through the Women's Guarantee Fund (Fogamu), launched in 2022. AFD President Stella Guillén noted that despite progress, obstacles such as informality, lack of collateral, and insufficient credit history still limit access to financing.

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Politics - May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Gustavo Leite Bids Farewell to Post in US and Prepares to Return to Paraguayan Senate

Paraguayan ambassador to Washington, Gustavo Leite, met with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to formalize his farewell. Leite will return to Asunción in mid-July to retake his Senate seat, prompting a new substitution in the Colorado Party bench.

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Culture - May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Héctor Silva: From Exile to the Stage, the Journey of an Actor Who Found His Place in Society Through Theater

Uruguayan-born, naturalized Paraguayan actor Héctor Silva, 68, recalls a life marked by dictatorship, exile, and a love for theater. From Montevideo's carnivals to Asunción's stages, he recounts how art saved him and keeps him active, now seeking support for an international festival.

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