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Paraguay's top tennis player Daniel Vallejo defeated world No. 39 Zizou Bergs to reach the semifinals of the ATP Challenger 175 in Valencia, marking his first semifinal at this level and the 14th Challenger semifinal of his career.
daniel-vallejoatp-challengervalenciasemifinalThe microcenter of Asunción was left covered in food and beverage waste after the May 14 Independence Day celebrations, with the Plaza de Armas particularly affected. Around 50 municipal workers began cleanup at 6 a.m. on May 15.
asuncionindependence-dayForeign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano stated that Paraguay sought diplomatic talks with China, but Beijing's demand to sever ties with Taiwan halted progress. He emphasized that Paraguay will not accept such conditions, reaffirming its alliance with Taiwan based on shared democratic values.
chinataiwanruben-ramirez-lezcanosantiago-penaIn Cabañas, Caacupé, three mothers—Deisy Guerrero, Mercedes Colmán, and Rosalba Ortíz—embody the strength and dedication of Paraguayan mothers. Through personal challenges, including caring for a child with multiple health issues, working multiple jobs, and prioritizing family, they demonstrate unwavering love and hope for a better future.
mothers-daycaacupefamilysacrificewomenParaguayan television host Tere Franco, known for her work on Cardinal Romance and the program Vitaminas, marked Mother’s Day on May 15, 2026, with a family gathering. In an interview with ABC Color, she described motherhood as “the greatest miracle and gift” from the Creator and shared her joy in spending time with her children Marilyn, Andrés, Mateo, and Darián.
tere-francocardinal-romancevitaminasParaguayan literary scholar Teresa Méndez Faith has published three new volumes of short stories, part of a ten-book collection derived from her YouTube channel. The project began as a radio segment in 2019 and evolved into an audiovisual and print series, featuring gender parity and thematic diversity including pandemic narratives, science fiction, migration, and mystery.
teresa-mendez-faithA police operation in Ypejhú, Canindeyú, led to the arrest of Saúl Casco Garrido and the seizure of 222 kg of meat, a car, a rifle, and machetes in an abigeato case. The suspect claimed ownership of the abandoned vehicle and said relatives fled. The investigation continues.
abigeatocanindeyuypejhuOlimpia, already crowned champions of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, secured a 3-2 victory over Recoleta on May 14 at the Erico Galeano Stadium in Capiatá, as reported by Unicanal.
olimpiarecoletatorneo-aperturaDeputy Daniel Centurión (ANR-Añeteté) has proposed eliminating the entire Administrative Council of the Social Security Institute (IPS), calling it a corrupt and patronage-ridden body. He advocates strengthening oversight agencies instead.
ipsdaniel-centurionOlimpia ended a three-match winless streak with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Recoleta FC on May 15, 2026, at Estadio del Club Deportivo Capiatá. Hugo Sandoval's 90th-minute header sealed the win for the Apertura champions.
olimpiarecoleta-fctorneo-apertura-2026capiataeduardo-delmasParaguay's tripartite commission on minimum wage ended without agreement, as unions push for a 22% increase and employers insist on inflation-only adjustment. The government aims to finalize a recommendation by June 15.
On Mother's Day, women at the Hospital Acosta Ñu shelter spend the day away from home, caring for their hospitalized children, embodying hope and resilience.
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