In the early hours of Saturday (16), an armed group invaded a residence in Katueté, Canindeyú, held a family hostage, and stole cash, in addition to carrying out forced bank transfers. No one was seriously injured, and police are searching for the suspects.
El Nacional
https://elnacional.com.py/A sworn declaration submitted to the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic shows that the assets of Jorge Brítez, former president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), increased by more than G. 682 million during his term, ending with 19 properties and a net worth exceeding G. 32.5 billion.
Argentine band Tan Biónica returns to Asunción on October 10 for a performance at Arena Asunción, bringing their first new album in ten years, 'El Regreso', and collaborations with Nicki Nicole, Andrés Calamaro, and Airbag.
The Court of Appeals for Childhood and Adolescence of the Capital confirmed the possibility of demanding child support from grandparents when the father repeatedly fails to meet the obligation. The decision, which was not appealed to the Supreme Court, establishes a relevant precedent for cases of prolonged default.
Paraguay's National Directorate of Public Procurement (DNCP) concluded there is no evidence that Alejandro Domínguez Pérez, son of the Conmebol president, directly participated in the bidding process or execution of the diesel supply contract between Petropar and Doha Holding Group LLC. The agency opened administrative summary proceedings against seven individuals linked to the company but excluded Domínguez Pérez due to lack of proof of effective exercise of management or representation functions.
A chase initiated by the Brazilian Military Highway Police ended tragically in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, when a fleeing vehicle rolled over and fell into a swimming pool, killing a woman who was a passenger.
The president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, reported that laundry workers at the hospital must manually transport water due to a supply interruption caused by unfinished work by a contracted company. Additionally, two of the five industrial washing machines have been broken for three years.
The Consorcio Vial de Integración has begun paving 3.8 km of access to the Bioceanic Bridge, linking Carmelo Peralta to Route PY15, with an investment of over G. 125,900 million financed by Itaipú Binacional.
The National Vaccination Drive against measles and rubella has achieved 88% coverage, with 420,646 children vaccinated. The goal is to exceed 95% by May 29.
Northern Paraguay faces a high probability of rain and severe storms this Saturday (16) and Sunday (17), with accumulations of up to 80 mm, winds of 80 km/h, and the possibility of hail. Starting Monday (18), a cold front will drop temperatures to lows below 11 °C.
Coach Ariel Holan expressed skepticism about the return of full-back Blas Riveros, injured since February, causing apprehension in the Paraguayan national team less than a month before the World Cup.
While buying vehicles becomes more affordable, filling the basic food basket weighs increasingly on Paraguayans' pockets, reveals an analysis by economist Jorge Garicoche.
The Paraguayan Senate's Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and the Future approved the unification of proposals from the Executive and the Chamber of Deputies to tighten the ban on cell phones and electronic devices in public, private, and subsidized schools throughout the school day, with exceptions for emergencies, authorized pedagogical activities, and students with disabilities. The text now moves to the floor for consideration.
A report by the Public Prosecutor's Office Observatory, based on 9,792 complaints registered in Asunción between 2024 and 2025, reveals that 80% of family violence victims are women. Most attacks occur in homes, with emphasis on physical and psychological-verbal violence, and the main aggressors are intimate partners.
Paraguayan Senator Esperanza Martínez stated that coordination among Frente Guasú, the PLRA, and other sectors is advancing in 138 municipalities, but acknowledged internal tensions and challenges posed by preferential voting. She defended territorial alliances as key for municipal elections.
The National Minimum Wage Council (Conasam) faces an impasse over the minimum wage adjustment, with employers advocating strict application of the law based on the CPI and workers demanding a 22% increase. The government is considering modernizing the basic basket, while unions accuse the Central Bank of manipulating inflation.
The eighth edition of 'Los museos se muestran' (Museums on Display) is taking place today at the Itaú Cultural Space - Port Cultural Center in Asunción. The event brings together nearly forty museums, cultural centers, and research institutions from across Paraguay for a day of free access, showcasing historical, scientific, and artistic collections. The event also includes a series of talks addressing the social role of heritage in times of crisis, participatory scientific dissemination, and the rescue of Jesuit memory.
Joint radio and TV broadcast brings together experts to analyze the life, work and long exile of the creator of the Guarania, who died in Buenos Aires in 1972 and whose remains were repatriated only in 1991.
Work by Nicolás Richard and Luc Capdevila proposes revisiting the Chaco War (1932-1935) based on indigenous documents and accounts, shifting focus from military chronicles to the impact on native communities. Launch at CAV/Museu do Barro, in Asunción, on May 26.
A Paraguayan congressional committee has rejected a bill that would have created national rules for electric scooters, arguing that local governments already have the authority to regulate them. The decision leaves e-scooter regulation to individual municipalities, as the devices grow in popularity among urban youth.
The Paraguayan Navy has opened the Brazilian Navy ship Almirante Leverger for free public visits at the Port of Asunción from May 14 to 16, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and showcase naval operations.
Paraguay's top tennis player Daniel Vallejo defeated world No. 39 Zizou Bergs to reach the semifinals of the ATP Challenger 175 in Valencia, marking his first semifinal at this level and the 14th Challenger semifinal of his career.
Paraguayan literary scholar Teresa Méndez Faith has published three new volumes of short stories, part of a ten-book collection derived from her YouTube channel. The project began as a radio segment in 2019 and evolved into an audiovisual and print series, featuring gender parity and thematic diversity including pandemic narratives, science fiction, migration, and mystery.
Paraguay's tripartite commission on minimum wage ended without agreement, as unions push for a 22% increase and employers insist on inflation-only adjustment. The government aims to finalize a recommendation by June 15.