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The Paraguayan play 'El mejor contando vacas', featuring Hugo Núñez and Héctor Silva, has been chosen for the FIMITEBAQ 2026 International Theater Festival in Barranquilla. The cast is seeking sponsorship to cover airfare costs.
el-mejor-contando-vacasfimitebaq-2026tiatro-mbykybarranquillaThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has already totaled eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 deaths in Ituri province, DRC, plus two cases in Kampala, Uganda, with one death. The measure does not constitute a pandemic emergency under the 2005 International Health Regulations, but requires global coordination to contain the spread.
ebolaugandaThe Jury for the Prosecution of Magistrates (JEM) has not reviewed the complaint against deputy prosecutor Soledad Machuca since October 2023. She is accused of shelving the investigation into the allegedly fake law degree of former Colorado Party senator Hernán Rivas. The accusation, filed by deputies from the National Crusade Party, was nearly dismissed in August 2025, but a request from Supreme Court Justice Manuel Ramírez Candia suspended the decision. The case has not been rescheduled since.
hernan-rivassoledad-machucaBetween April 2025 and April 2026, the Social Security Institute (IPS) expanded its protected population by 63,456 people, totaling 1,666,595 insured individuals. Asunción, Central, and Alto Paraná concentrate more than 80% of the insured, reflecting the formalization of employment in the country's main economic hubs.
ipsParaguay's Financial Development Agency (AFD) reported that since the launch of the Women's Guarantee Fund (FOGAMU) in 2022, more than 2,600 guarantees have been issued, resulting in US$ 55 million in credits for women. AFD President Stella Guillén will participate in a panel at the Constructecnia 2026 Fair to discuss the role of women in the construction sector and economic development.
afdconstructecniaDiscover three traditional European soups that combine flavor, nutrition, and comfort: Eastern European borscht, Scottish cock-a-leekie, and Italian zuppa toscana. Ideal for sharing with family on cold nights.
borschtzuppa-toscanaGynecologist Raúl Fanego conducted an exclusive gathering in honor of mothers, with specialists in dermatology, nutrition, and rheumatology offering advice on physical and emotional self-care. The event concluded with a toast of honor, highlighting the maternal role and women's health.
raul-fanegoGeneral Motors presented the new Chevrolet Sonic in Brazil, an urban SUV with a coupe style that will be produced in Gravataí and arrives in Paraguay in June. GM's president for South America, Thomas Owsianski, highlighted that every market counts, including Paraguay, where the model will be sold starting at US$ 19,990.
chevrolet-sonicgeneral-motorsParaguayan attacker Ramón Sosa was forced off the field with an ankle injury during Palmeiras' 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão. The injury, which occurred in the first half, has raised significant concerns for the Paraguayan national team as they prepare for their World Cup debut on June 12th against the United States. Sosa's absence would be a major blow to the squad managed by Gustavo Alfaro.
ramon-sosapalmeirasCanadian health authorities are monitoring 36 people after a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship showed mild hantavirus symptoms. The case, not yet confirmed, comes amid an outbreak that has already caused three deaths and at least eleven infections among travelers.
hantavirusmv-hondiuscanadaA man armed with a knife robbed about G. 3 million from a business in Santa Rosa del Aguaray, San Pedro department, on Friday morning. The victim, shopkeeper Natalia Vera Talavera, was threatened, and the suspect fled on a motorcycle without license plates. Police are investigating.
santa-rosa-del-aguaraypagos-facilAs Mother's Day approaches, tributes emerge from Paraguay, highlighting familial bonds and artistic traditions. Nadia Ferreira's sister, Eli, is praised as a "favorite model" by their mother, Ludy Ferreira, while in Piribebuy, a master artisan and her daughter showcase the generational transmission of the ancestral poncho de 60 listas craft.
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