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President Santiago Peña and Vice President Pedro Alliana have asked Horacio Cartes to consider a new candidacy for the presidency of the Colorado Party in 2028, according to the general agent of the ANR, Eduardo González Báez. The request was made during a meeting of the Honor Colorado Command at the former president's residence.

Residents of Luque demand authorities intervene over a clandestine dump operating behind the city hall building, with reports of nighttime dumping, unbearable odors, and pest proliferation.

A 35-year-old Brazilian man, resident in Cascavel, was robbed by eight hooded and armed criminals in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este after arranging a date through the Grindr app. The thieves took an iPhone 17 Pro Max and forced the victim to transfer 45,000 reais via Pix. In a separate case, authorities are investigating another robbery with hostages in which 28 million guaranis in cash and 29 million guaranis in transfers were stolen.

Paraguay's Comptroller General's Office has initiated a summary proceeding against former Senator Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera for failing to submit his sworn asset declaration within the legal 15-business-day deadline after leaving office. Vera claims forgetfulness and says he is organizing the documentation, while the Comptroller's Office warns that the fine could reach 100% of his salary, depending on the days of delay.

The Municipality of Asunción reminds that the deadline to renew driver's licenses expires on May 31. The Centro Paraguayo Japonés (CPJ) and a post in the Sajonia neighborhood are authorized for the service. Drivers aged 65 or older must undergo mandatory annual medical exams, according to Ordinance 113/17.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) monitors the advance of a new cold front that could cause agrometeorological frosts in soybean and second-crop corn producing regions, especially in the south and southeast of the country. So far, no damage has been recorded, but temperatures near 3°C already pose a risk to sensitive crops.

The Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) has called for this Monday (19) an expanded meeting of the Political Committee, amid allegations of internal movements regarding supposed irregularities in the electoral process of the internal elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. Opposition sectors claim exclusion of proxies and audit technicians from voting machines and announce their own parallel vote counting system.

Flaminio Franco, 38, a former employee of the victim, was detained during an operation in Trinidad, Itapúa, on suspicion of participating in a home robbery that occurred on May 12 in Bella Vista. Police seized clothing and cell phones that match images from the crime.

The National Directorate of Health Surveillance (Dinavisa) has banned the sale of products from the brands USA PEPTIDES, BIOGENESIS, SYNEDICA - ALLUVI HEALTHCARE, OXIGEN, and VELTRANE because they lack health registration and pose a serious risk to public health. The public is advised to immediately stop using them and report any irregular sales.

A group of activists met with the president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS) to discuss the recovery of the house of Serafina Dávalos, Paraguay's first female lawyer. The property, ceded to the Attorney General's Office (PGR) for restoration, was never renovated and lies in ruins, with thefts of stained glass and ironwork. The proposal is an agreement among several institutions to transform the site into a cultural space.

The ANR Party Electoral Court confirmed that 2,804,546 voters are eligible for the June 7 municipal primaries, with 479 polling stations in 263 districts. The election will feature 16,848 pre-candidates competing for 5,921 municipal positions.

The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is advancing three tenders to acquire over 159,000 electronic meters, while studying the feasibility of purchasing up to 1 million AMI smart meters. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on in-person readings, currently performed by only 400 employees for 1.8 million customers, and to curb overbilling complaints.

The Government of Alto Paraná awaits the closure of the Regional Penitentiary of Ciudad del Este to build a new National Police headquarters on the site, addressing complaints from residents of the Boquerón neighborhood about security and contamination.

With temperatures below 10°C, the National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reopened its shelter in Bañado Sur, sheltering four men on the first night. Three other people refused shelter and received mattresses and blankets.

A 26-year-old woman killed her 7-year-old son and hanged herself in a boarding house in Lambaré. In a letter published on Instagram, she accused her ex-partner of sexually abusing the child since age 3 and stated that the complaint filed with the police and the Public Prosecutor's Office was never investigated. The case is under the responsibility of prosecutor Nora Cubilla.

QR code payments already account for 68.1% of electronic transactions in Paraguay, with 20.2 million operations in April 2026, up 61% from 2025. The technology boosts financial inclusion for micro and small businesses.

The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) will formalize the transfer of the medium and low voltage electrical grid of Costanera Sul to the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), while the Asunción Municipality will take over ornamental lighting. The decision was made in a strategic meeting among authorities from the three institutions, who also discussed improvements in lighting for priority areas such as La Victoria Avenue and the Asunción Bus Terminal.

The Sentencing Tribunal was recused by the defense of one of the accused, and the new trial is suspended until a decision by the Court of Appeals. The victim's father criticizes the delay and announces a protest.

Ministry of Health and IPS expand partnership to share infrastructure and specialists in critical regions, with a non-monetary compensation mechanism and autonomy for pharmacies and laboratories.

The president of Paraguay's Congress, Basilio 'Bachi' Núñez, stated that the country should adopt runoff voting and presidential reelection, advocating for a constitutional reform. He also proposed a 'double unblocking' system for electoral lists and criticized calls for a new audit of voting machines.

In an exciting game, San José defeated Olimpia Kings 79-74 on the road in the 11th round of the National Basketball League, avenging a loss from the first round. The victory puts the team in contention for the lead, while the Kings remain at the top.

Technicians from the Tekorenda program identified the presence of Nyctinomops mbopicuare, a rare bat species, in the Temple of San Buenaventura de Yaguarón. The discovery is part of heritage and natural conservation efforts, with plans to relocate the colonies to external boxes called 'Mbopirógas'.

The 2026 Campeonato Apertura Femenino de Futsal FIFA begins this Tuesday, May 19, with the participation of four clubs. Current champion Sport Colonial faces Universidad Americana in Tacumbú, while Exa Ysaty and Tte. Rojas Silva meet in Barrio San Pablo. The tournament will have three phases: round-robin, semifinals, and a single final, with defined tie-breaking criteria.

A worker died in an accident at the SpaceX factory in Starbase, Texas. OSHA is investigating the case, which occurs months after fines for safety violations. The company has not commented.