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José Luis Noguera Moreno, 25, turned himself in to police hours after running over and killing Aldo Vega Ramírez, 42, in the Três de Fevereiro neighborhood of J. Augusto Saldívar. A breathalyzer test was positive.

About 180 families in the Yvype colony, in the Lima district, have been waiting for over 50 years for land regularization of their plots. Local leaders will meet on Monday with the president of Indert to unlock housing and infrastructure projects.

Economist Arnold Benítez says the sharp drop in the dollar pressures revenue and the 2026 budget, while delays in payments to suppliers create a chain of problems that make the state itself more expensive. He advocates prioritizing spending quality and using mechanisms such as factoring to regularize the debt.

The classic recipe for pepas, the traditional Paraguayan cookies filled with guava paste, is revived as an option for a homemade and tasty snack.

Under a dirty, torn tarp, with old mattresses and broken chairs, dozens of relatives face the cold and humidity while accompanying patients at the General Hospital of San Lorenzo, known as Calle'i. The situation, denounced by those who spend days and nights there, exposes the lack of infrastructure from the Ministry of Public Health.

Arnaldo Aveiro Solís, brother of Senator Guadalupe Aveiro (ANR), was appointed to Itaipu Binacional in April 2026, receiving a monthly salary of G. 21 million, despite not having a university degree. Previously, he worked as a receptionist in the Chamber of Deputies, where he already earned G. 16.35 million. The appointment occurred one month after the senator took office, replacing the convicted Erico Galeano.

President Santiago Peña acknowledged knowing Juan Roberto 'Jimmy' Villaverde, identified as an operator of a network of pages that attack journalists and opponents, but denied that he works for the government or has an office at Mburuvicha Róga. Public records show Villaverde managed Peña and Alliana's social media during the campaign and held public positions.

Residents of Yabebyry, Misiones, blocked the road connecting San Ignacio and Yabebyry on May 16, 2026, to demand immediate repairs due to severe deterioration, including deep potholes that pose safety risks for drivers and motorcyclists. The protest follows prolonged inaction by municipal, departmental, and national authorities.

A man with a prior record allegedly stole tools and a battery from a Ypané home early Friday, then returned hours later. Recognized by the victim, he fled into a private residence where residents subdued him until police arrived.

The Superior Electoral Justice Tribunal of Paraguay (TSJE) acknowledged that it relaxed the rules of a tender for the rental of voting machines, after canceling a first call in which the Consórcio Comitia MSA was disqualified for replacing the screen of an equipment during the technical test. The change allowed the consortium, which had been disqualified for an alleged attempted fraud, to win the new tender and close a contract of nearly US$ 35 million for the upcoming internal and municipal elections.

Paraguay's Social Security Institute (IPS) recorded an increase of 49,005 contributors in the General Regime between April 2025 and April 2026, totaling 835,280 contributors, driven mainly by formal salaried employment and the livestock sector.

The Embassy of Japan inaugurated the exhibition “Netsuke: Miniature Sculptures Carved in Wood” at the Carlos Colombino Cultural Center, in Manzana de la Rivera, Asunción. The show, sponsored by the Japan Foundation, brings together pieces that blend Japanese tradition and contemporary carving, open to the public until June 13.

Cerro Porteño coach Ariel Holan stated that left-back Blas Riveros will hardly return to the pitch before the end of the Apertura 2026, contradicting the expectation generated by the player's social media posts and his inclusion in the Paraguayan national team's preliminary list for the World Cup.

After losing to Sportivo Trinidense in the Apertura 2026, coach Ariel Holan justified fielding starters as a form of training and criticized the physical disparity of the squad inherited from the previous management, aiming for qualification to the Libertadores round of 16.

Opposition councilors of J. Augusto Saldívar denounce the Comptroller General of the Republic, Camilo Benítez, and the Deputy Comptroller, Augusto Paiva, for unblocking royalties without payment of overdue allowances. They filed an impeachment request in the Chamber of Deputies, which summoned the authorities for explanations.

President Santiago Peña posted a Mother's Day message on social media, praising his mother and wife and extending his embrace to all Paraguayan mothers.

Carolina González, a Lambaré councilor under investigation for money laundering and wife of former deputy Orlando Arévalo, announced that mayoral hopeful Cynthia Santacruz has withdrawn in her favor, less than a month before the June 7 internal elections.

The traditional Festival de la Madre in Carapeguá brought together local and national artists for a night of Paraguayan music and dance, honoring mothers with performances, raffles, and emotional family moments as part of the city’s 301st anniversary and Independence bicentennial.

Hundreds gathered in Pilar's Barrio Obrero for a patriotic parade honoring Mother's Day, followed by a free evening serenade featuring local and international artists.

On Mother's Day, 78 residents of Bañado Tacumbú—including 38 women—received certificates and toolkits after completing courses in electrical work, painting, and plumbing, organized by Sinafocal.

While most Paraguayan families celebrate Mother's Day at home, dozens of women spend the holiday at the Hospital Pediátrico Niños de Acosta Ñu, living in the shelter and supporting each other as they wait for their children to recover from serious illnesses.

The Paraguayan guaraní has strengthened sharply against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level in over seven years. Economists Martha Coronel and Arnold Benítez discuss whether the Central Bank should act, warning of impacts on exporters and the agricultural chain.

New IPS president Dr. Isaías Fretes, in office less than a month, has revealed that key laundry equipment at the central hospital has been broken for years, including a four-year-old nonfunctional ironing machine and two of five washing machines. He criticized the lack of accountability and announced urgent measures to address a monthly deficit of $20–26 million.

With Mother's Day approaching, Paraguayan retail is seeing strong movement, led by household appliances and boosted by demand for technology, especially TVs for the 2026 World Cup. Consumers prioritize price and financing, and e-commerce complements physical stores.