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The Senate approved with modifications the bill that restricts the use of portable electronic devices in early childhood, primary, and secondary education institutions, allowing their use only for educational purposes and according to each school's internal regulations, and sent the proposal to the Chamber of Deputies for review.

President Santiago Peña announced a 5% increase in the Paraguayan minimum wage, doubling the accumulated inflation of 2.4% over the past 12 months, raising the floor from G. 2,899,048 to approximately G. 3,044,000, after the National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) failed to reach a consensus between unions, which demanded between 20% and 22%, and the business sector, which advocated for an adjustment limited to inflation.

The president of IPS, Isaías Fretes, found leaks in 80% of the roof of Clínica 12 de Junio in Asunción, a hospital that opened just a year and a half ago and also suffers from issues such as a non-functioning water pump, a kitchen closed for over 18 months, and a flooded X-ray department. He has called for a comprehensive technical, administrative, and contractual audit to determine accountability.

Workers are demanding a 20% increase in Paraguay's legal minimum wage, while business owners are pushing for a 2.4% adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Central Bank of Paraguay. The final decision rests with President Santiago Peña following the sixth meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) scheduled for this Wednesday.

The IPS dismissed the entire mastology team at Hospital Ingavi after a Health Superintendency audit revealed that the medical staff removed the wrong breast from a 62-year-old cancer patient, ignored safety protocols, skipped the "time out" safety pause, and attempted to destroy evidence, including tampering with the surgical record and editing the electronic system to justify the error.

The Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) have signed an agreement to cross-check financial and tax data, aiming to increase social security revenue in Paraguay and combat fraud and informality.

Agricultural producer Almir de Brum, 32, was released this Thursday, April 4, after more than three months in captivity by the armed group EPP in Canindeyú, without any ransom payment, and is now at his home under the protection of state security forces.

Architect Luis Moya warns that 25% of the historic heritage in downtown Asunción is abandoned, and the local population has dropped to around 3,000 residents.

On the morning of May 22, two Paraguayan buses carrying 106 Cerro Porteño fans returning from São Paulo lost their brakes and collided with light vehicles on BR-277 near the Friendship Bridge. The drivers were taken to Foz do Iguaçu Municipal Hospital with minor injuries; all passengers disembarked without serious injuries.

Caprolab and experts call on authorities to intervene against the use of portable equipment for clinical analysis without validation by biochemists, warning of risks to public health.

Senator Luis Pettengill, a figure from the Colorado Party dissidence, stated that Paraguay has an historic debt to transparency and advocated strengthening oversight mechanisms to restore public trust in institutions, projecting the debate toward the 2028 political landscape.

PLRA pre-candidate Arnaldo Samaniego advocated for more efficient municipal management in Asunción, prioritizing trash collection, street repairs, and urban planning. He stated he will not improvise and relies on qualified professionals.

The number of Brazilians choosing Paraguay, especially Ciudad del Este, to live and work has increased significantly, driven by the MigraMóvil program, which simplifies immigration procedures. Lower cost of living and business opportunities are the main attractions.

Senator Lilian Samaniego, from the Causa Republicana movement, publicly asked the president of the Colorado Party, Horacio Cartes, and the president of the Party Electoral Tribunal, Santiago Brizuela, to carry out the audit of the voting machines before the internal elections on June 7, arguing that the procedure, scheduled for February, was not fulfilled and is essential to guarantee transparency and equal opportunities.

Former Colorado senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association, spent his first night in a 15 m² cell at the National Police Judicial Department, sharing the space with other detainees. The court ordered his transfer to the National Pretrial Detention Center, at the former Tacumbú National Penitentiary.

Paraguay's Social Insurance Institute (IPS) announced the removal of 817 items from its vademecum as part of a review and reorganization of medications and supplies. The measure was communicated by the institution's president, Isaías Fretes.

A vehicle became trapped in a large hole with accumulated water in the city of Mariano Roque Alonso, reigniting outrage among drivers and neighbors, who demand action from authorities and warn of the constant danger on the road.

The intense cold recorded on the morning of this Tuesday (19) in Asunción and the metropolitan area caused many students to miss classes, according to reports from parents. The Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts that the cool weather will continue in the coming days.

Starting this Tuesday, Paraguay's Vice Ministry of Transport began applying staggered fines to bus companies that do not transmit their real-time GPS location, as part of the Integral Control and Monitoring System (SICM). The measure aims to combat frequent 'reguladas' (fleet reductions) and improve service for users.

The president of the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce, Elías Saba, highlighted Paraguay's favorable conditions for attracting investments, generating jobs, and strengthening educational programs, emphasizing the importance of international trade and the partnership with the United States.

Paraguay's Directorate of Meteorology reports that the arrival of a cold front will keep temperatures low and mornings freezing across much of the country throughout the week, with the possibility of light drizzle.

Residents of an urban area in Pedro Juan Caballero report cracks, sinkholes, and suspected soil contamination, allegedly caused by a local plastic factory. They call for authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.

Truck drivers have been stranded for 40 days in the Chaco region of Paraguay due to the poor condition of the roads, which prevents vehicle passage. Many have already abandoned their trucks at the site.

A pastor on the run from Brazilian justice, accused of sexual abuse, was arrested in Paraguay in a joint Interpol operation. Commissioner Juan Fretes detailed the procedure and the progress of the investigations.