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Politics - May 30, 2026

Scientists warn President Peña about the proliferation of low-quality doctorates in Paraguay

Paraguayan scientists sent a letter to President Santiago Peña and the National Congress warning about the proliferation of low-quality doctoral programs in Paraguay, highlighting issues such as conflicts of interest within the National Council of Higher Education (Cones), lack of academic rigor, and shortcomings in the evaluation and accreditation of these programs by the National Agency for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (Aneaes).

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Politics - May 29, 2026

President of the Paraguayan Congress calls offensive messages on LED screen in Ciudad del Este an "affront to dignity"

The president of the Paraguayan Congress, Basilio "Bachi" Núñez, described the display of degrading messages and images on an LED screen in the primary zone of Ciudad del Este, near the Puente de la Amistad, as an "affront to dignity" and demanded an investigation to determine responsibility.

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Politics - May 29, 2026

ANDE's low tariffs curb residential solar boom in Paraguay

ANDE's low electricity tariffs, among the cheapest in the world, are preventing the growth of residential solar energy in Paraguay, making the injection of surplus power into the grid financially unattractive in the short term.

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Politics - May 29, 2026

MOPC issues alert in Paraguay over digital fraud involving fake fines from the Patrulla Caminera

Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and the Patrulla Caminera have issued a warning about a digital scam in which criminals impersonate officers to demand payment for non-existent fines via instant messaging. Authorities clarified that official notifications are delivered only in person and payments must be made exclusively at government-authorized locations.

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Politics - May 28, 2026

Prosecutor who shelved complaint against Cartes to investigate Peña for illicit enrichment

Prosecutor Jorge Arce, who was part of the team that requested the dismissal of charges against Horacio Cartes, has been assigned to investigate President Santiago Peña for alleged illicit enrichment, money laundering, and other crimes.

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Politics - May 27, 2026

Opposition labels Comptroller General's Office report on Santiago Peña's asset evolution as "whitewashing"

Opposition lawmakers dismissed the Comptroller General's Office report, which found no irregularities in President Santiago Peña's asset growth but failed to examine the period during which his wealth increased by approximately 20 billion guaraníes, as a whitewash.

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Politics - May 25, 2026

Urban crisis and political infighting mark municipal elections in Lambaré

Lambaré is facing a severe urban crisis with destroyed streets and flooded neighborhoods, as candidates from different parties gear up for the June 7 municipal elections amid accusations and widespread public discontent.

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Politics - May 25, 2026

Paraguay gears up for simultaneous party primaries with over 4.3 million voters on June 7

The Superior Electoral Court will mobilize over 82,000 people and 16,582 voting machines for the June 7 internal party elections, in which 4,338,716 voters will choose candidates for mayor and city council across the country.

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Politics - May 23, 2026

Colorado dissident denounces use of Itaipú funds to attack critics in Ciudad del Este

Gustavo Ovelar, pre-candidate for mayor of Ciudad del Este for the Colorado Añetete movement, accused the government of using Itaipú Binacional funds to finance attacks on opponents. The accusation was made during a rally with the support of presidential pre-candidate Arnoldo Wiens, on the eve of the municipal internal elections.

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Politics - May 23, 2026

Erico Galeano's Wealth Declines by About G$ 30 Billion from 2018 to 2023

The sworn statements of the former pro‑government senator show a loss of roughly G$ 30 billion over five years, mainly due to the sale of shares in four companies, as well as declines in the value of real estate and vehicles. This case highlights important issues regarding political transparency and the investment climate in Paraguay.

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Politics - May 23, 2026

BCP Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% for Fourth Consecutive Month

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Paraguay unanimously decided to keep the policy rate at 5.50% per year, amid strong domestic economic activity and external uncertainties.

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Politics - May 22, 2026

Peña Promises Cancer Care in Paraguay Comparable to São Paulo During Inauguration in Caazapá

President Santiago Peña inaugurated the Hospital Día Oncológico in Caazapá and stated that the government is working to offer quality cancer treatment in the country, comparable to what is available in São Paulo. He highlighted a more than threefold increase in the Incan budget and the construction of a new hospital in Itauguá that will be a reference in South America.

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Politics - May 22, 2026

Peña signs law eliminating 6% tax on airline tickets, reigniting negotiations for Asunción-Miami route

President Santiago Peña has signed a law eliminating the minimum 6% commission that airlines paid on each ticket sold in Paraguay. The measure, approved by Congress in April, aims to reduce operating costs and lower fares, while the government resumes talks with Gol to establish a direct Asunción-Miami flight.

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Politics - May 22, 2026

Bill against ‘promissory note mafia’ advances in the lower house and targets return of documents to debtors

The Chamber of Deputies approved in general terms a bill that requires creditors to return paid-off promissory notes within five business days, under penalty of a fine of 20% of the debt amount. Voting on the details was postponed to Tuesday, 26 May, at the request of Cartist bench leader Miguel Del Puerto.

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Politics - May 21, 2026

Mitic awards state data center construction in Chaco’i to Consorcio TIC

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) has selected Consorcio TIC to equip the new State Modular Data Center, a multimillion-dollar investment financed by the IDB to be installed in Nueva Asunción, Presidente Hayes, with Tier III certification and a 20-month timeline.

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Politics - May 21, 2026

Investor Pass: new path to permanent residency for foreign investors in Paraguay

The Paraguayan government launched the Investor Pass in April, allowing foreigners who invest at least US$150,000 to obtain permanent residency through an accelerated process.

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Politics - May 20, 2026

Spanish editor goes viral for editing Met Gala photos from Asunción

Nuria Segura, a Spanish photo editor, went viral for showing how she works with images of international celebrities, such as Nicole Kidman, from Asunción, Paraguay. Her story illustrates how remote work and talent can overcome geographic barriers in the fashion industry.

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Scientists warn President Peña about the proliferation of low-quality doctorates in Paraguay

President of the Paraguayan Congress calls offensive messages on LED screen in Ciudad del Este an "affront to dignity"

ANDE's low tariffs curb residential solar boom in Paraguay

MOPC issues alert in Paraguay over digital fraud involving fake fines from the Patrulla Caminera

Prosecutor who shelved complaint against Cartes to investigate Peña for illicit enrichment

Opposition labels Comptroller General's Office report on Santiago Peña's asset evolution as "whitewashing"

Urban crisis and political infighting mark municipal elections in Lambaré

Paraguay gears up for simultaneous party primaries with over 4.3 million voters on June 7

Colorado dissident denounces use of Itaipú funds to attack critics in Ciudad del Este

Erico Galeano's Wealth Declines by About G$ 30 Billion from 2018 to 2023

BCP Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% for Fourth Consecutive Month

Peña Promises Cancer Care in Paraguay Comparable to São Paulo During Inauguration in Caazapá

Peña signs law eliminating 6% tax on airline tickets, reigniting negotiations for Asunción-Miami route

Bill against ‘promissory note mafia’ advances in the lower house and targets return of documents to debtors

Mitic awards state data center construction in Chaco’i to Consorcio TIC

Investor Pass: new path to permanent residency for foreign investors in Paraguay

Spanish editor goes viral for editing Met Gala photos from Asunción

Erico Galeano's Wealth Declines by About G$ 30 Billion from 2018 to 2023