The governments of Paraguay and the United States issued a joint statement denouncing cyber espionage operations against Paraguayan state networks, which they attribute to actors linked to the Chinese government.
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https://www.abc.com.py/The Liberal candidate Luis Fretes compared a potential victory for the ruling party's candidate Camilo Pérez in the Asunción mayoralty to the historic sacking of the city during the War of the Triple Alliance.
For Paraguayan minors traveling abroad during the winter holidays without both parents, a free judicial authorization is required. This can be obtained in person at local courts, through a public instrument, or via telematics, followed by legalization.
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraguay has requested a two-year, six-month prison sentence for the former head of Seprelad, Óscar Boidanich, for intentionally delaying a report on Brazilian money launderer Darío Messer. According to the prosecution, this delay hindered the criminal case and the freezing of illicit assets.
The Paraguayan capital market recorded a slight 0.8% drop in volume for the first half of 2026, but showed a recovery in June with a 9.7% increase driven by the secondary market.
Nineteen Paraguayans, including two minors, were rescued from slave-like labor conditions on a cassava farm in Paraná following an international tip-off. They were subjected to exhausting workdays, inhumane living conditions, and restrictions on their freedom.
Public transportation service to Alto Paraguay has resumed after 40 days of isolation due to flooding, with a 10% fare increase, despite the precarious road conditions and vehicles that remain vulnerable to the weather.
The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has received proposals from Tigo and Personal for Paraguay's second 5G license auction, which offers two frequency blocks. The type of award will be determined after the companies' proposals are analyzed.
Paraguay has made its first shipment of pork to the Philippines, a milestone for a sector that has already exported over 8.7 million kilograms in 2026 and is seeking to consolidate its international markets.
The Paraguayan Senate is investigating the blocking of a video of its session on YouTube, possibly due to the use of copyrighted FIFA footage, but the content remains available on its official channels.
The sister-in-law of the governor of San Pedro, sentenced to 11 years for drug trafficking in Operation Austral, served most of her sentence under house arrest after a court decision overturned her pre-trial detention.
The city of Paraguarí, Paraguay, is promoting domestic tourism for the winter holidays with an offering that includes historical museums, the Cerro Hũ Ecological Park, adventure activities, and cultural events.
The Coordinator of Victims of the Promissory Note Mafia is denouncing judicial fraud that has resulted in forced evictions and the loss of property for rural communities and small business owners in Paraguay, demanding action from the Supreme Court and scheduling a protest for July 13.
The Paraguayan National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has relaxed regulations for Starlink, which will allow internet speeds up to eight times faster for users and has authorized the use of new frequencies to integrate satellites with optical fiber.
The majority bloc in the Asunción Municipal Board approved a G. 4.5 billion increase for contracts with the Directorate of Vialidad (Road Maintenance), ignoring allegations of materials being diverted to private projects and criticism of overpricing.
Lawmakers are calling on the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) and the National Development Bank (BNF) to reinstate the automatic deduction of salaries, which was suspended due to the "Mafia of the Promissory Notes." They argue that the blanket measure harms legitimate businesses, while the Legislature faces criticism for its inaction in combating the scheme that has victimized thousands.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested that President Santiago Peña inform them whether he authorized a multi-million dollar out-of-court settlement for the social security institute IPS, as stated by the institution's former legal director, José González Maldonado, who is under investigation for breach of trust.
The DNIT (Paraguay's tax and customs authority) has published a detailed guide outlining the monthly VAT declaration process, including how to calculate tax debits and credits and which expenses can be deducted by taxpayers.
After his standout performance at the World Cup, Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill was cheered during a visit to a school in Asunción and has attracted interest from European clubs, with negotiations underway.
A bus from Line 30 got stuck in a crater in downtown Asunción due to a detour caused by repaving works under the "Plan ASU 400 cuadras" project, which is also underway on General Díaz Street and has been causing traffic congestion in the area.
Paraguay has launched a new electronic card to ensure free public transport for people with disabilities, compatible with the electronic ticketing systems of buses in the Asunción Metropolitan Area.
Camilo Pérez, candidate for mayor of Asunción, presented nine strategic projects and advocated for a change in the city's management during a meeting with the Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
ANDE, Paraguay's state electricity utility, has begun a socioeconomic census to determine financial compensation for 165 landowners affected by the easement for the new Valenzuela-Guarambaré transmission line, a 70-km project financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will cross five municipalities.
Paraguay has launched the Validador PY platform to verify digital documents across the Mercosur trade bloc, along with a new version of its service provider registry, Repse 2.0, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and combat informality.