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Senator Rubén Velázquez acknowledges delays in implementing the university half-fare transport benefit and announces a public hearing. Student leaders describe long commutes and limited bus schedules, urging faster progress.
ruben-velazquezThe Museo de la Caña Paraguaya has launched guided tours for the public, celebrating 215 years of Paraguayan independence, with activities running until 9 PM.
Marcelo Martínez, a Ñemby councilman seeking reelection, has promised support for single mothers and entrepreneurs. However, according to El Nacional, his own children have not received child support for over two months, raising credibility concerns.
nembychild-supportpolitical-campaignsingle-mothersEditorial RD S.A. has summoned its shareholders to an Ordinary General Assembly on May 18, 2026, in Asunción, as published by El Nacional.
editorial-rdshareholder-meetingasuncionA man crashed a Kia Sorento into a tree on Avenida Manuel Ortiz Guerrero in San Lorenzo early Wednesday, then fled on foot before police arrived. Witnesses reported he had facial injuries and appeared intoxicated. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage to identify the suspect.
san-lorenzokia-sorentoResidents and drivers denounce dangerous conditions caused by stalled construction and cratered streets along the boundary between Asunción and Mariano Roque Alonso, with C9N reporting that the paralyzed works block traffic and pose constant risks to motorists and motorcyclists.
asuncionmariano-roque-alonsoEnrique Duarte, president of the Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP), urged the National Minimum Wage Council to expand the minimum wage discussion beyond income, incorporating worker expenses, family dynamics, and Paraguay's competitiveness. He defended the current calculation system and the credibility of the Central Bank, while calling for deeper structural reforms and respect for existing labor laws.
uipThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) is working to strengthen the cassava value chain and improve productivity to increase the competitiveness of Paraguayan cassava starch in international markets.
agriculturaindustriaParaguay's state electricity company ANDE detected energy theft at an ice factory in Areguá and a mini-market in Capiatá, both owned by Mirtha Elizabeth Gamarra. Manipulated meters avoided recording 33% of consumption, causing losses of G. 57 million. The case has been referred to prosecutors, with potential penalties of up to 10 years under new anti-theft legislation.
energy-theftandeareguacapiataley-7300-24A woman in Ciudad del Este filed a complaint against her son for alleged family violence, reporting that he demanded money and became violent when refused, damaging property and assaulting her.
denunciaParaguay's streets are filled with flags, music, and celebrations as the country commemorates its 215th independence anniversary, with patriotic fervor reported across multiple regions.
independence215-yearscelebrationsOrlando Villa, 45, was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle outside a bar in Capitán Giménez, Horqueta, on Thursday. Police are investigating.
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