Itapua Noticias

The final report on the building collapse in Encarnación points to construction flaws, such as discrepancies in the plans and the lack of a signature from a responsible engineer, and has been forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office, which has named four people as defendants in the case.

The World Bank will finance the second section of the Immigrants' Route, paving 35 km to connect Pindoyú and San Pedro, improving production transport and reducing distances for trucks in Itapúa.

A 32-year study in Paraguay has demonstrated that no-till farming combined with crop rotation significantly increases soil biological activity and nutrients.

Paraguay's GDP grew by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period a year earlier, leading growth in South America, driven notably by agriculture, which expanded 8.2%, buoyed primarily by soybean production.

The Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (MINNA) has renewed its appeal for the public to report children and adolescents living on the streets amid the severe cold in Paraguay, through the 147 hotline (Fono Ayuda), available 24 hours a day.

The National Animal Quality and Health Service (Senacsa) has extended the second vaccination period against foot-and-mouth disease and brucellosis in Paraguay until June 26, with data registration open until July 3, due to weather conditions. The department of Itapúa has reached approximately 90% of the targeted establishments, with more than 101,000 animals vaccinated.

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.

The Indert issued property titles to families in Marina Cué, 14 years after the Curuguaty massacre, completing the titling of 100% of the 243 lots in the colony through peaceful agreements and mediation.

The Public Prosecutor's Office formally charged former congressman Orlando Arévalo with aggravated passive bribery in the #LaMafiaManda case, for allegedly accepting checks worth Gs. 202,000,000 as loan collateral in exchange for favoring prosecutor Stella Mary Cano in a disciplinary proceeding before the JEM.

A group of about 20 heavily armed men simultaneously attacked four financial institutions in Santa Rita, in the Alto Paraná department, using explosives to empty the vaults of two banks, overpowering four police officers, and setting vehicles on fire during their escape. Authorities are investigating the possible involvement of a criminal network made up of Paraguayans and Brazilians, without ruling out the participation of the PCC.

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.

Researchers from the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at the National University of Asunción have published a guide documenting 38 species of wild food plants traditionally used by Mbya Guaraní communities in the department of Itapúa, in the area of the San Rafael National Park Reserve, with the aim of preserving ancestral knowledge and enhancing Paraguay's biocultural heritage.

President Santiago Peña has proposed a bill to eliminate the 3% upfront payment for rural land titling in Paraguay, making it easier for thousands of farming families to obtain property titles and extending payment terms to up to 20 years for men and 30 years for women.

The Government of Paraguay, in partnership with Starlink, has launched 1,600 high-speed internet kits to connect rural schools, health centers, and remote communities, benefiting more than 50,000 students and teachers.

The Aguavista Airport Executive (AVA) was inaugurated on June 5, 2026, in San Juan del Paraná, in the department of Itapúa, Paraguay, becoming the first private aerodrome integrated into a residential complex in the region, with an investment of 17 million dollars in aeronautical infrastructure.

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.

Two men were placed in preventive isolation in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of Ebola after trips to Africa, amid an outbreak in Central Africa caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or specific treatment.

The Paraguayan government has reactivated the "Cielo Guaraní Soberano" program with U.S. support to shield its airspace against drug trafficking, integrating intelligence, radars, and Super Tucano aircraft without shoot-down authorization.

Under the leadership of Mayor Jaime Hinterleitner, the district of Cambyretá in Itapúa has revived its iconic Mirador, transforming it into a new cultural center featuring exhibitions, an educational area, and panoramic access via an elevator, while planning to extend opening hours and revitalize the adjacent amphitheater to boost tourism and community integration.

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a declaration recognizing the South American Rally Championship – CODASUR 2026 and the fourth stage of the National Rally Championship as events of national and tourist interest, aiming to boost the economy and international projection of the Guairá department.

Susan Janeth Gamboa Stumpf, from Encarnación, graduated with distinction in mechanical engineering from Boston University after overcoming challenges of adaptation and language. She interned at Tesla, contributed to annual savings of US$5 million, and had a prize-winning project in the semiconductor field.

For seven years, families in Bella Vista, Itapúa, have suffered constant ash and coal dust falling from a local industry. Resident Nancy Maldonado says the problem worsens with the wind, soiling homes and clothes, and has been reported to the city hall without concrete measures being taken. Neighbors are calling for urgent intervention from authorities and environmental controls.

Carlos Pereira, candidate for mayor of Encarnación, denounces the shortage of pediatric surgeons at the Social Welfare Institute (IPS) and in Itapúa’s public health system, forcing families to seek emergency care in Asunción.