Brazil launches military operation on border with Paraguay to combat organized crime
Brazil begins a military operation on the border with Paraguay, called Operation Ágata, to combat crimes such as smuggling, arms trafficking, and drug trafficking.
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The Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) arrested a Paraguayan police officer transporting 20 assault rifles to Brazil in Alto Paraná
The Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) arrested an on-duty national police officer who was transporting 20 assault rifles, which were hidden in a vehicle with a false bottom. The weapons were seized while allegedly destined to be smuggled into Brazil.
Binational Operation in Paraguay Targets Marijuana Plantations Bound for Brazil
Paraguay and Brazil have launched Operation Nueva Alianza 56, a binational offensive with special forces and air support to eradicate marijuana plantations in the department of Amambay, aiming to destroy the drug trafficking infrastructure that supplies the Brazilian market.
Groups file complaint alleging cyanide contamination by mining company in Paso Yobái
Groups have filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against mining company Latin American Minerals Paraguay for alleged environmental crimes involving cyanide in Paso Yobái, where an academic study detected levels of the substance up to 40 times above the permitted limit. Official inspection operations had already been carried out in the area in July to investigate contamination reports.
SENAD destroys plantation and arrests suspects in anti-drug operations in Paraguay
In anti-drug operations, Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) destroyed 12 tons of marijuana in Amambay, Brazilian police intercepted a helicopter carrying cocaine coming from Paraguay, and agents arrested youths linked to the Rotela Clan for micro-trafficking in Luque and a suspect in a shooting in Asunción.
Attack on police post in Naranjito sparks conflicting theories over perpetrators
After an attack on a police post in Naranjito, authorities and a former deputy presented conflicting versions attributing the attack to the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) in alliance with drug traffickers, to organized crime alone over a drug debt, or denying any link to drug trafficking.
Federal Police seize two tons of marijuana hidden in rice shipment in Paraná
The Brazilian Federal Police (PF) seized over two tons of marijuana hidden in a shipment of rice that originated in Paraguay and was intercepted at a toll booth on the BR277 highway in Paraná state.
Expert Warns of Cyberattack Risks and Advocates for Digital Sovereignty in Paraguay
Cybersecurity expert warns of cyberattack risks and advocates for digital sovereignty in Paraguay, citing espionage from countries like China and the need for a regulatory framework to protect data and investments.
Attack on Police Station in Paraguay Leaves Three Dead, Reignites Debate on EPP Restructuring
Attack on a Paraguayan police station leaves three dead, reignites debate over the EPP's restructuring, and exposes rifts within security forces and concerns among rural producers.
Senators criticize government after attack on police station in Canindeyú
An attack attributed by Paraguay’s government to the EPP and allied criminal groups killed three people at a police post, exposed intelligence failures, and prompted political criticism and security-policy changes.
Paraguayan Prosecutor’s Office indicts four Indufar directors for fraud in tirzepatide agreement
The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office has accused four directors of the pharmaceutical company Indufar of fraud and criminal association for allegedly breaking an exclusive distribution agreement and diverting the production of the drug tirzepatide to their own pharmacies, while the defense argues that it is a commercial dispute with a termination agreement already in place.
Attack on police station in Canindeyú leaves three dead and reignites criticism of operation
A large armed group attacked a police outpost in Canindeyú, leaving three dead, reigniting criticism of public security, with the main suspects being the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), an armed group, or organized crime factions.
Criminals use clandestine airstrips and waterways in Paraguay to ship cocaine to Europe
An expert reports that approximately one thousand flights carrying cocaine land monthly on clandestine airstrips in Paraguay, primarily in the Central region bordering the Paraguay River. From there, the drugs travel via the Paraguay-Paraná waterway to Europe or overland to Brazil and Argentina, in an operation facilitated by bribes and low state capacity.
Attack on police post in Paraguay leaves three dead in Canindeyú
A large, heavily armed group attacked a police outpost in Canindeyú, Paraguay, leaving three dead, including two police officers, and one injured, with authorities investigating the involvement of criminal groups from the region.
Police seize luxury pickup truck stolen in Brazil during operation in Paraguay
The National Police of Paraguay has issued an alert regarding the increase in stolen luxury vehicles from Brazil that are being modified and sold illegally in the country, following the seizure of a Toyota Fortuner pickup truck with falsified documents.
IPS and pharmaceutical companies establish a working group to combat the medication crisis
The IPS (Instituto de Previsión Social, Paraguay's social security institute) and pharmaceutical companies have established a working group to combat the severe medication shortage crisis that is forcing beneficiaries to pay for treatments out of their own pockets.
The Superior Court of Electoral Justice (TSJE) warns that current law does not prevent illicit money in election campaigns
The Superior Court of Electoral Justice of Paraguay (TSJE) warns that the current political financing legislation has limitations that make it difficult to prevent illicit money from entering campaigns, with effective oversight only possible after elections, and that the body is working on proposals for adjustments to achieve more effective control.
Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates Diversion of Public Asphalt to Private Properties in Asunción
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraguay is investigating the diversion of approximately 80 tons of public asphalt to pave private properties, a scheme known as the "asphalt mafia" involving the Municipality of Asunción.
RUN Headquarters in Asunción Evacuated Following Bomb Threat
The headquarters of the National Unified Registry (RUN) in Asunción was evacuated and services were suspended following a bomb threat made by phone, with security forces on site to verify the report.
Prosecutor's Office requests dismissal of complaint against Itaipú director over purchase of school furniture
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the dismissal of the complaint against the Paraguayan director of Itaipú Binacional regarding the purchase of school furniture, having found no evidence of irregularities, although the case continues to generate public debate.
Strong winds cause power outages, agricultural losses, and fires in Paraguay
Strong winds in Paraguay have caused widespread power outages, multi-million-dollar agricultural losses in Caaguazú, and wildfires that have burned hundreds of hectares in Misiones, as authorities work to restore normalcy.
Investigation into Fake Diplomas in Paraguay Reaches Public Servants and Extends to Brazil
An investigation into fake university degrees in Paraguay, which is already looking into suspicions involving more than 300 local public officials, including high-ranking positions, has extended to Brazil with the scrutiny of hundreds of degrees issued by an unauthorized institution.
Senate Demands Minister Riera Clarify Death of Young Man in Police Operation
The Paraguayan Senate approved a declaration demanding that the Minister of the Interior, Enrique Riera, provide a transparent explanation for the death of a 22-year-old man during a police operation in Alberdi, investigating a possible case of excessive use of force.
SENAD, Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat, arrests former soccer player for cocaine trafficking and destroys 29 tons of marijuana in Paraguay
The Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) arrested a former soccer player for cocaine trafficking in Cordillera and destroyed 29 tons of marijuana in separate operations in Cerro Corá and on the shores of the Itaipu Lake.