https://pytagua.com/en/ Multilingual Paraguay news, explained for readers abroad. en Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:16:43 GMT https://pytagua.com/en/oas-approves-resolution-on-nicaragua-urges-free-elections-6ac04ddc71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/oas-approves-resolution-on-nicaragua-urges-free-elections-6ac04ddc71c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:39 GMT The OAS approved a resolution urging Nicaraguan authorities to create conditions for free, fair and inclusive elections. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano was elected by acclamation to preside over the meeting in Washington. https://pytagua.com/en/joshua-duerksen-to-race-for-hitech-in-formula-2-in-2027-with-new-car-6ac0421171c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/joshua-duerksen-to-race-for-hitech-in-formula-2-in-2027-with-new-car-6ac0421171c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:39 GMT Joshua Duerksen will race for Hitech in Formula 2 in 2027, the season the series adopts a new car model. https://pytagua.com/en/intervention-says-over-92-of-g-512-billion-in-asuncion-bond-funds-went-to-current-expenses-6ac041e371c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/intervention-says-over-92-of-g-512-billion-in-asuncion-bond-funds-went-to-current-expenses-6ac041e371c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:10 GMT An intervention into Óscar Rodríguez’s administration documented G. 512 billion in municipal bond resources routed through the single-account system and said more than 92% went to current expenses. The separate G8 issue raised G. 360 billion for eight storm-drainage projects. https://pytagua.com/en/mopc-tenders-first-phase-of-eco-inclusive-district-in-asuncion-s-chacarita-6ac0392571c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/mopc-tenders-first-phase-of-eco-inclusive-district-in-asuncion-s-chacarita-6ac0392571c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:10 GMT The MOPC has opened a tender for the first phase of the Eco-Inclusive District, which calls for about 320 homes, urban infrastructure and family resettlement in Asunción’s Chacarita and Las Mercedes areas. https://pytagua.com/en/foxconn-sees-ai-investment-opportunity-in-paraguay-combining-taiwanese-technology-with-local-talent-6ac0305271c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/foxconn-sees-ai-investment-opportunity-in-paraguay-combining-taiwanese-technology-with-local-talent-6ac0305271c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:09 GMT Foxconn has expressed genuine interest in exploring investment in artificial intelligence in Paraguay, combining Taiwanese technology and expertise with the country’s natural resources and young talent, Taiwan’s embassy said. https://pytagua.com/en/mopc-account-reports-paraguay-s-mining-plans-6ac02f8e71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/mopc-account-reports-paraguay-s-mining-plans-6ac02f8e71c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:08 GMT An MOPC account reportedly attributed statements on possible regulatory changes, long-term policy and mineral resources Paraguay could exploit to Deputy Minister Mauricio Bejarano. https://pytagua.com/en/brazilian-customs-tests-palm-reader-at-friendship-bridge-6ac02ea971c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/brazilian-customs-tests-palm-reader-at-friendship-bridge-6ac02ea971c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:08 GMT Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service began a 30-day test in October 2026 of a biometric reader that records pedestrian crossings at Friendship Bridge and may help direct inspections. https://pytagua.com/en/lambare-business-representatives-say-they-paid-taxes-during-armando-gomez-trial-6ac02e2871c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/lambare-business-representatives-say-they-paid-taxes-during-armando-gomez-trial-6ac02e2871c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:07 GMT Representatives of businesses in Lambaré testified that they had paid their taxes to the municipality. The report says the suspicious cancellations totaled more than G. 9 billion. https://pytagua.com/en/ips-authorizes-550-million-guarani-tender-for-eyeglasses-after-canceling-contract-due-to-run-until-2026-6ac022ee71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/ips-authorizes-550-million-guarani-tender-for-eyeglasses-after-canceling-contract-due-to-run-until-2026-6ac022ee71c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:34:06 GMT IPS authorized a 550 million guarani tender to supply eyeglasses after canceling a contract scheduled to run through November 2026. Óptica María Auxiliadora disputes the decision and is seeking payments it says remain outstanding despite investments made to serve insured members. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-votes-october-4-tsje-plans-non-voter-list-what-to-know-before-election-day-6ac0227071c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-votes-october-4-tsje-plans-non-voter-list-what-to-know-before-election-day-6ac0227071c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:35:03 GMT More than five million eligible voters will choose mayors and municipal boards in 263 districts on Sunday. The electoral authority has also said it plans to publish a non-voter list afterward; appearing on that list is not the same as receiving a final fine. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-reports-no-new-dengue-cases-in-epidemiological-weeks-36-38-6ac0223d71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-reports-no-new-dengue-cases-in-epidemiological-weeks-36-38-6ac0223d71c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:31:40 GMT Health surveillance reported no confirmed dengue cases, outbreaks or deaths during the latest three-week period. Suspected-case notifications nevertheless increased in ten regions, including Asunción. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-vehicle-fleet-grows-139-in-10-years-as-fuel-sales-rise-80-6ac01f8971c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-vehicle-fleet-grows-139-in-10-years-as-fuel-sales-rise-80-6ac01f8971c0/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:39 GMT Paraguay’s vehicle fleet grew by 139% between 2014 and 2025, while fuel sales increased by 80%. Vice Minister Alberto Sborovsky also highlighted the country’s complete dependence on diesel imports and the expansion of biofuels. https://pytagua.com/en/electronic-signatures-in-paraguay-which-signature-you-need-for-each-use-6abe57f7f164/ https://pytagua.com/en/electronic-signatures-in-paraguay-which-signature-you-need-for-each-use-6abe57f7f164/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:39 GMT For Portal Paraguay, Identidad Electrónica is the login account, not the qualified signature. For e-Kuatia’i, DNIT provides the required qualified certificate free of charge; e-Kuatia with a company’s own software requires a certificate from an authorised qualified trust-service provider. For general qualified document signing, the chip cédula provides a concrete F2 route. This guide starts with the use case and only then explains legal effect, obtaining a certificate and validation. https://pytagua.com/en/bachi-nunez-pledges-to-leave-congress-presidency-if-his-party-loses-five-districts-6abeee664075/ https://pytagua.com/en/bachi-nunez-pledges-to-leave-congress-presidency-if-his-party-loses-five-districts-6abeee664075/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT The Senate and Congress president ties his tenure to Colorado Party results in ten districts of Presidente Hayes in the October 4 municipal elections. He also responded to rumors of an attempt to remove him. https://pytagua.com/en/departure-of-13-senators-blocks-review-of-atlas-conmebol-declaration-6abeee644075/ https://pytagua.com/en/departure-of-13-senators-blocks-review-of-atlas-conmebol-declaration-6abeee644075/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Attendance fell from 32 to 19 as Rafael Filizzola sought reconsideration; Dionisio Amarilla defends the declaration concerning the court’s delay. https://pytagua.com/en/careca-handed-to-brazil-after-paraguay-arrest-1000-noticias-reports-6abee93c71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/careca-handed-to-brazil-after-paraguay-arrest-1000-noticias-reports-6abee93c71c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT A later report says Aldair Ovelar was expelled and handed over to Brazil’s Federal Police. Initial reports had described arrangements for his return as pending. https://pytagua.com/en/university-district-proposed-to-revive-asuncion-s-historic-centre-6abee84471c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/university-district-proposed-to-revive-asuncion-s-historic-centre-6abee84471c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT The Central University of Paraguay’s proposal aims to attract about US$200 million in investment over five years. Its first phase, planned for February 2027, includes relocating the medical faculty. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-launches-guaranisat-2-to-test-space-technologies-6abee13c71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-launches-guaranisat-2-to-test-space-technologies-6abee13c71c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Paraguay’s second satellite was developed domestically and is intended to test solar panels and image processing, and measure a magnetic anomaly that extends across part of the country. https://pytagua.com/en/atome-notifies-ande-of-power-contract-termination-at-the-end-of-2026-6abee10371c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/atome-notifies-ande-of-power-contract-termination-at-the-end-of-2026-6abee10371c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT The British company and Paraguay’s state power utility disagree over energy pricing for a fertiliser plant in Villeta. Termination is due to take effect at the end of 2026; September 30 was a deadline for an addendum or bank guarantee. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-central-bank-prepares-regional-cross-border-payment-links-6abee0cd71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-central-bank-prepares-regional-cross-border-payment-links-6abee0cd71c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Paraguay is participating in the Latin American Reserve Fund’s Lúmina project alongside Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay. The initiative aims to make international transfers as straightforward as domestic payments. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-seeks-balanced-quotas-and-business-readiness-for-eu-mercosur-deal-6abee09571c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-seeks-balanced-quotas-and-business-readiness-for-eu-mercosur-deal-6abee09571c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT At a meeting in Asunción, officials and business representatives discussed quota allocation and preparations for access to the European market. Infrastructure, certification, logistics and firms’ ability to adapt remain challenges. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-outlines-g-117-077-fine-for-missing-october-4-municipal-vote-6abee02671c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-outlines-g-117-077-fine-for-missing-october-4-municipal-vote-6abee02671c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Electoral officials explain how nonvoters will be identified and discuss justifications and collection. Voters can check their polling place on the TSJE portal and should bring their physical identity card, even if it has expired. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-awaits-information-on-marset-links-after-officials-are-detained-in-bolivia-6abedefe71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-awaits-information-on-marset-links-after-officials-are-detained-in-bolivia-6abedefe71c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Paraguayan anti-drug chief Jalil Rachid wants to identify possible local connections following operations in Bolivia. Bolivia’s government accuses the attorney general of leading an organization that allegedly protected drug trafficking; the accusation is not a conviction. https://pytagua.com/en/fitch-keeps-paraguay-at-bb-cites-1-3-billion-in-supplier-payment-delays-as-obstacle-to-investment-grade-6abedc6f71c0/ https://pytagua.com/en/fitch-keeps-paraguay-at-bb-cites-1-3-billion-in-supplier-payment-delays-as-obstacle-to-investment-grade-6abedc6f71c0/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Fitch kept Paraguay’s sovereign rating at BB+ with a positive outlook, citing about $1.3 billion in payment delays to suppliers and fiscal uncertainty as obstacles to investment grade. https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-identidad-electronica-how-to-create-it-requirements-and-uses-6abe392a3307/ https://pytagua.com/en/paraguay-s-identidad-electronica-how-to-create-it-requirements-and-uses-6abe392a3307/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:46 GMT Paraguay’s Identidad Electrónica is the main login for digital government services. Creating it online generally requires being at least 18, holding a valid Paraguayan cédula, having a personal email address and mobile number, and submitting front-and-back cédula photos plus a selfie with the document. This guide walks through creation, common failures, password and 2FA issues and concrete uses, while separating the account from the digital cédula and qualified electronic signatures.