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The National System for Training and Labor Capacitation (Sinafocal) delivered certificates to 78 beneficiaries, mostly mothers and fathers, after technical and service courses. Graduates also received tool kits and supplies to start their own businesses.
sinafocalParaguay's maquila sector recorded exports of US$ 471 million between January and April 2026, an increase of US$ 83 million compared to the same period in 2025. Growth was driven by auto parts, food, clothing, and aluminum, which accounted for 71% of shipments. The regime generated 35,357 direct jobs, 45% held by women, and approved 24 new programs with projected investment of US$ 57 million.
maquilaParaguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) announced the pilot plan ‘Pya’e Porã’, which promises to accelerate and simplify trademark registration through new digital tools. The initiative includes a series of free webinars, starting on May 21.
dinapiwebinarPresident Santiago Peña toured the construction site of Avenida Avelino Martínez in San Lorenzo this Saturday (16) and highlighted that the intervention prioritizes deep drainage and rigid pavement, after 40 years of chronic flooding and deterioration problems.
avenida-avelino-martinezsan-lorenzoIn the early hours of Saturday (16), an armed group invaded a residence in Katueté, Canindeyú, held a family hostage, and stole cash, in addition to carrying out forced bank transfers. No one was seriously injured, and police are searching for the suspects.
katuetecanindeyuThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) launched the 4th Expo eCommerce 2026, focused on reducing the digital gap for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for 70% of employment in the country. Only 15% of them have their own e-commerce platform, while 80% of Paraguayans shop online.
expo-ecommercemicA bill introduced in the Chamber of Deputies proposes an incentive program to retain subspecialty doctors in the public health system, combining a fund for scientific updating and a permanent monthly bonus.
arturo-urbietaUnder a dirty, torn tarp, with old mattresses and broken chairs, dozens of relatives face the cold and humidity while accompanying patients at the General Hospital of San Lorenzo, known as Calle'i. The situation, denounced by those who spend days and nights there, exposes the lack of infrastructure from the Ministry of Public Health.
hospital-general-de-san-lorenzocalle-iArnaldo Aveiro Solís, brother of Senator Guadalupe Aveiro (ANR), was appointed to Itaipu Binacional in April 2026, receiving a monthly salary of G. 21 million, despite not having a university degree. Previously, he worked as a receptionist in the Chamber of Deputies, where he already earned G. 16.35 million. The appointment occurred one month after the senator took office, replacing the convicted Erico Galeano.
itaipucartismoguadalupe-aveiroPresident Santiago Peña acknowledged knowing Juan Roberto 'Jimmy' Villaverde, identified as an operator of a network of pages that attack journalists and opponents, but denied that he works for the government or has an office at Mburuvicha Róga. Public records show Villaverde managed Peña and Alliana's social media during the campaign and held public positions.
santiago-penadespierta-paraguaycomunikUruguayan Gianina García Troche, partner of drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, was heard for the second time by the Paraguayan Public Ministry on May 12 at the Emboscada women's prison. The interrogation was conducted by prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak and takes place on the eve of the deadline for the conclusion of the investigation, which expires on May 20.
gianina-garcia-trochesebastian-marsetoperativo-a-ultranza-paraguayemboscadaPolish striker Robert Lewandowski confirmed, in an Instagram post, that he will leave Barcelona at the end of the 2025/26 season. In four years, he scored 119 goals and won three La Liga titles.
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