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Politics - Jun 4, 2026

Former mayor of Lambaré to face hearing on June 29 over alleged corruption scheme at Senave

Former mayor of Lambaré, Roberto Cárdenas, sentenced to eight years in prison for misappropriation of public funds, is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing on June 29, convened by Judge Rosarito Montanía, as part of an investigation into an alleged corruption scheme involving the collection of bribes for the granting of Phytosanitary Import Accreditations (Afidi) at the National Service for Plant and Seed Quality and Health (Senave), which also involves the former head of the institution, Pastor Emilio Soria Melo, and seven other defendants.

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Politics - Jun 4, 2026

The Paraguayan Congress approved the merger of the Secretariat for Repatriated Citizens with the Foreign Ministry through an automatic enactment mechanism

The Paraguayan Congress approved by constructive approval the merger of the Secretariat of Development for Repatriated Nationals and Compatriot Refugees with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dissolving the secretariat as an autonomous institution after more than three decades and creating in its place the Specialized Program for Repatriated Nationals and Compatriot Refugees (PEPRRC), with administrative and financial autonomy within the Foreign Ministry.

Politics - Jun 4, 2026

Data from the National Cadastral Service reveal that rural lands registered in Paraguay exceed the country's official territorial extent by 270,000 km²

Data from the National Cadastre Service in 2019 reveal that rural land registered in Paraguay totals 654,861 km²—about 270,000 km² more than the country's officially recognized territorial area of 406,752 km²—reigniting the debate over title overlaps, historical surveying errors, and irregularly acquired lands.

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Politics - Jun 4, 2026

Senator José Oviedo warns of risk of misuse of public resources with Paraguay's road emergency law

Senator José Oviedo, of the Yo Creo movement, warned of the risk of misuse of public resources and political exploitation of the law declaring a national road safety emergency in Paraguay, criticizing the lack of clarity in the text and the fact that its one-year duration coincides with the electoral calendar.

Politics - Jun 4, 2026

Paraguay is elected vice president of the UN General Assembly for 2026-2027

Paraguay was elected on Tuesday, the 3rd, to hold one of the vice-presidencies of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, corresponding to the 2026-2027 cycle, with representation by Ambassador Marcelo Scappini.

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Politics - Jun 3, 2026

Appeals court confirms trial of former Central governor for embezzlement of G. 18.3 billion

An Appeals Court has confirmed the oral and public trial of former Central Department governor Hugo Javier González and other defendants accused of the alleged embezzlement of more than G. 18.3 billion in public funds, with proceedings set to begin on February 3, 2027.

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Politics - Jun 3, 2026

Lawyer denounces attempt to close case on Peña government's dirty campaign

Lawyer Cecilia Pérez denounced that the referral of complaints about the Santiago Peña government's "dirty campaign" to the Comptroller General's Office by Attorney General Emiliano Rolón Fernández represents an attempt to close the case, pointing out procedural flaws, failure to preserve evidence, and disparity in treatment compared to other investigations.

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Politics - Jun 3, 2026

Paraguayan Senate sanctions national road safety emergency for one year

The Paraguayan Senate passed on Tuesday, June 2, the bill declaring a national road safety emergency for one year, authorizing the ANTSV to adopt exceptional measures for the prevention and enforcement of traffic accidents, including the use of automated speed cameras and radar systems, despite opposition criticism over the lack of technical studies and the broad powers granted to the agency.

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Politics - Jun 2, 2026

Daniel Pereira Mujica resigns as mayor of Ciudad del Este; Pedro Acuña takes over on an interim basis

Daniel Pereira Mujica resigned as mayor of Ciudad del Este to focus on his election campaign, and Pedro Acuña was elected interim mayor by the Municipal Council.

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Politics - Jun 2, 2026

The ministers who did not attend the secret meeting with Peña are members of the Criminal Chamber handling the Seprelad case

The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice was composed of justices Víctor Ríos, Manuel Ramírez Candia, and Gustavo Santander, the only three of the nine justices who did not take part in the secret meeting with President Santiago Peña at Mburuvicha Róga, to review the constitutional challenges in the case involving the Seprelad leaks.

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Politics - Jun 1, 2026

Trump appoints businessman Paul Kalmbach as U.S. ambassador to Paraguay

United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday, the 1st, the nomination of businessman Paul Kalmbach, CEO of Kalmbach Feeds, Inc., as the next U.S. ambassador to Paraguay, submitting the proposal to the U.S. Senate for confirmation.

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Politics - Jun 1, 2026

Paraguay holds municipal primaries on June 7 with 4.3 million voters

On June 7, 4.3 million voters affiliated with 32 parties, 22 movements, and 214 alliances will go to the polls in Paraguay to choose the candidates who will run in the municipal elections on October 4, when 263 mayoral positions and 2,832 councilor seats will be decided for the 2026-2031 term.

Politics - Jun 1, 2026

Paraguay launches Che Róga Porã 3.0 with loans of up to G. 792 million for families earning up to 9 minimum wages

The Ministry of Urbanism, Housing and Habitat (MUVH) has launched Che Róga Porã 3.0, a new phase of the Paraguayan government's housing program that expands access to credit for families earning 6 to 9 minimum wages, with loans of up to G. 792 million, terms of up to 30 years and an interest rate of 9.9%.

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Politics - Jun 1, 2026

Itaipú Binacional tourist attractions will be closed from June 1 to 7 due to UNESCO event

The main tourist attractions at Itaipú Binacional will be closed to the public from June 1 to 7 due to the 38th Session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) of UNESCO, an event that will be hosted at the hydroelectric plant's facilities and will bring together delegations from several countries.

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Politics - Jun 1, 2026

Expert questions Paraguay's sovereignty in mega AI project with Taiwan

Expert questions Paraguay's sovereignty in the Yguazú Digital project, a mega artificial intelligence center with Taiwan that will use energy from Itaipú, warning that the country will have no control over hardware, algorithms, or significant job generation.

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Politics - May 31, 2026

President Peña lashes out at journalists and suggests without evidence that reporter may receive money from organized crime

President Santiago Peña lashed out at journalists who questioned his wealth growth, suggesting without evidence that a reporter might be receiving money from organized crime, while opposition legislators and a lawyer reported irregularities in the Comptroller General's investigation of his assets.

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Politics - May 31, 2026

Ciudad del Este municipal government announces construction of six plazas in neighborhoods across the capital of Alto Paraná

The Ciudad del Este municipal government announced the construction of six plazas in neighborhoods across the city, with participation from residents' committees in the design of the projects, which will be funded with the municipality's own resources.

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Politics - May 30, 2026

Yacyretá refuses to disclose audits, citing legal constraints

The Yacyretá Binational Entity (EBY) refused to disclose the results of audits conducted by the firms Audicon and Ayca in 2023, as well as internal and external audits, citing legal constraints arising from the special regime governing the entity. Paraguayan lawyer Federico Legal, who requested the information through a public access to information request, described the refusal as arbitrary and stated that those responsible may face penalties under Paraguayan law.

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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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