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Miles of people attended the latest edition of Teletón’s ‘La Comilona’ in Asunción, blending gastronomy, live entertainment, and family activities. The event, reported by ABC Color, reaffirmed its status as one of Paraguay’s most iconic solidarity gatherings.
teletoncomilonaCarlos Miguel Viveros Cabral, a precandidate for councilor in Asunción, has filed a cassation appeal with the Supreme Court's Criminal Chamber, seeking to overturn an appellate ruling that upheld his conviction for a contractual dispute. The defense argues due process violations and improper criminalization of a civil matter.
carlos-viveros-cabralParaguay's Senate granted half-sanction to the Commuter Train (Tren de Cercanías) project on May 12, 2026, during an extraordinary session. The bill, which includes modifications, now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for final debate. The government-backed initiative aims to modernize public transport, carrying 40,000 passengers daily with a $450 million investment and creating 20,000 jobs during construction.
pedro-allianaParaguay's Chamber of Deputies gave preliminary approval to a bill declaring the Social Security Institute (IPS) in emergency, citing severe shortages of medicines, infrastructure decay, and operational collapse. The move sparked criticism from opposition and dissident lawmakers who accused the ruling party of hypocrisy for backing the measure after years of defending the previous administration.
ipsJaime Franco, a notorious Paraguayan narcotrafficker, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for laundering money from drug trafficking, according to a report by Ultima Hora.
narcotraffickingGastronomik 2026, Paraguay's premier HORECA event, will take place May 19-20 at Paseo La Galería, featuring over 70 exhibitors, 16 conferences, and special guest Andrés Ugaz. New initiatives include the Ruta del Mbeju and the "Fuego Nuevo" digital cookbook.
gastronomik-2026horecagastronomikConstitutional lawyer Hugo Estigarribia Gutiérrez has criticized the Paraguayan Senate for swearing in Carlos Liseras as a senator, alleging violations of Articles 196 and 137 of the Constitution due to an incompatibility with Liseras holding a public office permit.
carlos-liserashugo-estigarribiaA small, light-colored dog was rescued near República Argentina and Charles de Gaulle streets in Villa Morra. The dog, described as sad and cold, is now in temporary care. Contact numbers are provided for owners.
villa-morraabc-colorAn opinion piece in ABC Color recounts the recent disappearance of longtime newspaper vendor Don Damián and his wife Ña Olga from their stand on Avenida Brasilia in Asunción. The story mourns the broader decline of print media and the loss of community gathering spots, as digital consumption erodes traditional news habits.
In a recent column for Noticias CDE, Esteban Ross argues that conventional footwear—with narrow toe boxes and elevated heels—distorts natural foot function, causing juanetes, plantar fasciitis, and back pain. He advocates a gradual transition to minimalist, zero-drop, wide-toe shoes to restore natural posture and health.
foot-healthshoespostureSenad’s Operación Restaurar combines marijuana eradication with reforestation of native forests, starting in Amambay after binational operations with Brazil.
senadamambayThe “Codeni te abriga” campaign, run by the municipal child protection agency CODENI in Ciudad del Este, continues collecting and distributing coats, blankets, and winter clothing to protect children from the cold. The initiative also aims to raise community awareness about solidarity and shared responsibility for child welfare.
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