Olimpia secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Recoleta on Friday in the penultimate round of the 2026 Apertura tournament, with a late header from Hugo Sandoval sealing the win on Mother's Day.
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https://elnacional.com.py/A woman and a man were arrested after breaking into a vehicle in downtown Asunción. The woman was trapped inside the car while the man fled but was later caught. Both have prior records.
The Asociación de Emprendedores del Paraguay (ASEPY) has launched a new institutional campaign called 'Luz de Guía' to foster collaboration, visibility, and networking among the country’s entrepreneurs, emphasizing that entrepreneurship should be a collective journey rather than a solitary one.
In a candid interview with El Nacional, Paraguayan actress and communicator Lara Tomassi reflects on the emotional and practical challenges of raising twins Alejo and Alonso, from premature birth to balancing career and family, emphasizing the need to embrace life's unpredictability.
President Santiago Peña stated that the best of bilateral ties with Brazil is ahead, following a historic visit by over 500 Brazilian investors to Paraguay.
Dr. Julia Acuña, president of the Paraguayan Society of Pediatrics, cautions that honey and homemade infusions like anise or chamomile tea should not be given to young children due to risks of botulism, intoxication, and high sugar content, emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding in early months.
Economist Víctor Raúl Benítez argues that despite strong GDP growth, inequality and corruption prevent macroeconomic gains from benefiting most Paraguayans, citing a concentration of income among the richest 20%.
Carlos Pereira, a former member of the IPS Council, has proposed eliminating the body, describing a multi-step internal process for procurement and blaming a lack of follow-up for stalled initiatives. He defended the appointment of the current IPS head as the president's best choice.
Paraguay celebrates Mother's Day on May 15, coinciding with Independence Day. The tradition, rooted in 1924, has become one of the country's most emotional and deeply ingrained festivities, highlighting the central role of mothers in family and society.
The play "Let's Speak Frankly," directed by Juan Hannes Bürgin, returns to the Instituto Cultural Paraguayo-Alemán - Goethe-Zentrum (ICPA-GZ) in May and June 2026. The work addresses the tensions between individual identity and social impositions, questioning the prefabricated images that distance human beings from their primary impulses, such as love and sex. Performances will take place in the Salón Rolando Rasmussen, with tickets priced at G. 30,000.
The Paraguayan production of 'Nunca estuve en Dublín' concludes its season at Arlequín Teatro in Asunción with final performances from May 15 to 17, 2026. Directed by Diego Mongelós, the play explores family secrets and generational conflict through an acid comedy lens.
A free virtual conversation on June 25 will offer emerging Paraguayan artists tools to transition from vocational practice to professional career management, according to an announcement by El Nacional.
Marcelo Martínez, a Ñemby councilman seeking reelection, has promised support for single mothers and entrepreneurs. However, according to El Nacional, his own children have not received child support for over two months, raising credibility concerns.
Editorial RD S.A. has summoned its shareholders to an Ordinary General Assembly on May 18, 2026, in Asunción, as published by El Nacional.
A man crashed a Kia Sorento into a tree on Avenida Manuel Ortiz Guerrero in San Lorenzo early Wednesday, then fled on foot before police arrived. Witnesses reported he had facial injuries and appeared intoxicated. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage to identify the suspect.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) is working to strengthen the cassava value chain and improve productivity to increase the competitiveness of Paraguayan cassava starch in international markets.
Orlando Villa, 45, was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle outside a bar in Capitán Giménez, Horqueta, on Thursday. Police are investigating.
A civic-student parade for Paraguay's 215th Independence Day in Coronel Oviedo on May 14, 2026, featuring 36 educational institutions, led to temporary street closures and traffic disruptions in the city center. The event, reorganized to include only public and subsidized schools, ran from early morning until mid-afternoon.
Paraguay's Olimpia is negotiating to extend the loan of 23-year-old forward Romeo Benítez until 2027, as the player has become a key figure under coach Pablo "Vitamina" Sánchez, according to El Nacional.
The 2026 Brangus Autumn Expo, organized by the Association of Brangus Breeders of Paraguay, generated 6.3 billion guaraníes in revenue, surpassing initial projections by over 100%. A top price of 300 million guaraníes was paid for a bozal breeder, one of the highest ever recorded at the event.
Amir Ohana, president of Israel's Knesset, sent a letter to Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies president Raúl Latorre congratulating Paraguay on its independence and emphasizing the strong friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Latorre publicly thanked Ohana and reaffirmed the shared values and diplomatic closeness.
During the Te Deum for Paraguay's 215th Independence anniversary, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez Flores delivered a pointed homily criticizing corruption, clientelism, and misuse of public funds, with President Santiago Peña and other high-ranking officials in attendance. He also called for stronger institutional independence and highlighted persistent social inequalities.
Former Paraguayan President and current ANR leader Horacio Cartes made a defiant statement about his health during Independence Day celebrations, dismissing rumors and speculation.
Paraguay's total exports reached $6.2059 billion in the first four months of 2026, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, driven by strong growth in primary products and industrial manufactures, while beef exports declined.