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Society - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Scam scheme in Villa Elisa: dealership changed corporate name every two months to deceive buyers

The Autos do Oeste dealership, owned by Nesmar SRL and located in Villa Elisa, is under investigation for a network of fraud in vehicle sales. The company changed its corporate name and trade name every two months, using names such as Sagitario Motors and Punta del Este, to attract victims with ads of low prices and immediate delivery, but the contracts stipulated delivery only after five years. More than 40 complaints have been registered since October 2025.

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Culture - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Former Hotel Embajador reborn as boutique hotel in Asunción's historic center

The building of the former Hotel Embajador, which was the home of Paraguay's only female procer, Juana María de Lara, is undergoing restoration to become a boutique hotel. The private initiative also plans to recover the former Librería Castelar, signaling a revitalization movement in the capital's center.

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Politics - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Relatives and Allies of Power Receive Millionaire Salaries at Itaipu

Lists of employees at the binational hydroelectric plant reveal that at least 109 people earn more than President Santiago Peña, including relatives of influential politicians.

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Agriculture - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Uruguay and Paraguay Aligned: Foot-and-Mouth Vaccination Should Continue Until 2030

Leaders of Uruguay's meatpacking industry have expressed support for maintaining foot-and-mouth disease vaccination, a position that aligns with Paraguay's productive sector, which rejects the Senacsa's intention to suspend immunization before 2030.

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Society - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Bachi Núñez Supports Review of Public Employees' Diplomas in Paraguay

The president of the Paraguayan Congress, Basilio "Bachi" Núñez, expressed support for opposition Senator Eduardo Nakayama's proposal to audit all public employees who obtained benefits with suspected university degrees. The initiative follows scandals involving former Colorado Party senators Hernán Rivas and Erico Galeano, and aims to combat corruption and influence peddling in the public sector.

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Society - May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Guarani appreciation tightens margins and forces companies to recalculate investments in Paraguay

The strong appreciation of the guarani against the dollar is squeezing profits for exporters and sectors such as construction and real estate, leading to calls for intervention and a reassessment of projects, according to analysts and trade associations.

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Society - May 16, 2026, 6:40 AM

Paraguay reaches 88% coverage in measles and rubella campaign

The National Vaccination Drive against measles and rubella has achieved 88% coverage, with 420,646 children vaccinated. The goal is to exceed 95% by May 29.

Environment - May 16, 2026, 6:20 AM

Rains and Storms Hit Northern Paraguay This Weekend

Northern Paraguay faces a high probability of rain and severe storms this Saturday (16) and Sunday (17), with accumulations of up to 80 mm, winds of 80 km/h, and the possibility of hail. Starting Monday (18), a cold front will drop temperatures to lows below 11 °C.

Sports - May 16, 2026, 6:10 AM

Concern at Cerro Porteño: Blas Riveros' recovery uncertain for 2026 World Cup

Coach Ariel Holan expressed skepticism about the return of full-back Blas Riveros, injured since February, causing apprehension in the Paraguayan national team less than a month before the World Cup.

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Economy - May 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

Paraguay Lives a Paradox: Cheaper Cars, More Expensive Supermarkets

While buying vehicles becomes more affordable, filling the basic food basket weighs increasingly on Paraguayans' pockets, reveals an analysis by economist Jorge Garicoche.

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Politics - May 16, 2026, 5:45 AM

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Restrict Cell Phones in Paraguayan Schools

The Paraguayan Senate's Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and the Future approved the unification of proposals from the Executive and the Chamber of Deputies to tighten the ban on cell phones and electronic devices in public, private, and subsidized schools throughout the school day, with exceptions for emergencies, authorized pedagogical activities, and students with disabilities. The text now moves to the floor for consideration.

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Security & Justice - May 16, 2026, 5:30 AM

Eight out of ten victims of family violence in Paraguay are women, report by the Public Prosecutor's Office points out

A report by the Public Prosecutor's Office Observatory, based on 9,792 complaints registered in Asunción between 2024 and 2025, reveals that 80% of family violence victims are women. Most attacks occur in homes, with emphasis on physical and psychological-verbal violence, and the main aggressors are intimate partners.