A woman was the victim of a robbery in the Aquino Cué settlement, in Concepción, when two men broke her car window and forced her to go to an isolated area, where they took approximately Gs. 100 million. The criminals abandoned the vehicle on a dirt road and fled; the police are investigating.
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https://1000noticias.com.py/In a match valid for the 8th round of the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament, Nacional/Humaitá and Guaraní drew 1-1 at the CARDIF 1 stadium in Luque. The result keeps Guaraní in third place, three points behind leader Libertad, while Nacional/Humaitá rises to fifth place.
Libertad defeated San Lorenzo 3-1, maintaining the isolated lead in the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament. Liza Larrea scored two goals, Fiorella Aquino added another, and Kahely Silguero scored the consolation for the Rayaditas.
The General Audit of the Executive Branch (AGPE) has launched an unprecedented inspection of over 800 properties of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), amid suspicions of underbilling in rental contracts. IPS President Isaías Ricardo Fretes stated that the goal is to end the 'secrecy' in property management and ensure transparency for policyholders and business owners.
The president of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), Benjamín Barán, stated that Paraguay has not yet built data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, but possesses a solid base of trained professionals, including about 20 PhDs and 200 master's degree holders in Computer Science, as well as scholarship recipients from the Becal program.
A large fire hit the Limpio Municipal Market on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, 2026, destroying two commercial halls and mobilizing volunteer firefighters and the National Police. There were no casualties, but material damage is significant. The probable cause, according to initial reports, is an electrical fault, still under investigation.
CODENI of Lambaré, through its director Graciela Figueredo, declared that it warned about the imminent danger and handed the child over to the uncles after the mother's psychiatric crisis, which culminated in a tragic filicide. The institution emphasizes that its intervention occurred due to a violent episode by the mother, and not because of sexual abuse allegations.
Negotiations between Florentino Pérez and Jorge Mendes have reportedly advanced, with a verbal agreement for a two-season contract. Official announcement depends on the electoral scenario at the club.
Prosecutor Amelia Bernal detailed the failures in the investigation of a sexual abuse complaint that preceded the filicide followed by suicide in Lambaré. The victim's mother displayed contradictory behavior, tried to throw herself in front of a vehicle with her son, and threatened to jump from a roof, but the boy was rescued and handed over to an aunt. Medical exams ruled out physical and sexual violence, and the child did not attend psychological interviews, preventing the indictment of any suspect.
A 35-year-old Brazilian citizen was kidnapped and forced to transfer about 60 million guaranis (45,000 reais) after arranging a meeting via Grindr in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. Seven armed men ambushed him, stole his iPhone 17 Pro Max, and held him hostage for hours to carry out Pix transfers. Police were unable to locate the exact site of the crime.
A football player was detained after assaulting a referee during a youth match between 8 de Diciembre and Cerro Porteño de Caaguazú, causing a facial fracture to the official.
A 16-year-old teenager died on Sunday after falling from his motorcycle on Route PY02 in Dr. Juan Eulogio Estigarribia (formerly Campo 9). Police are investigating whether he was participating in an illegal race at the time of the accident.
A solidarity marathon and festival, dubbed 'Itauguá de Pie: Todos por el Mercado,' will take place on Saturday, May 16, to assist over 400 merchants whose stalls were destroyed in a fire at the Itauguá Municipal Market. The event, supported by the municipality and other institutions, includes a donation drive from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the market parking lot, followed by an artistic festival at the Club Social Itaugüeño until midnight. Donations can also be made via a bank account.
Paraguay's INE reports 1.43 million mothers, 876,000 employed, and 36% of households headed by mothers. Despite rising labor participation, challenges remain in informal work, pay equity, and care burdens.
A man identified as Juan Arzamendia, reportedly intoxicated, was arrested early Friday after breaking into the 8th Company of the Volunteer Fire Corps in Capiatá, causing damage to the station and a volunteer's vehicle. He claimed to be a military member and said he would cover the costs.
The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern this Sunday due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has already killed 88 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to Uganda. The lack of a vaccine and specific treatment for this variant, combined with instability in the Goma region controlled by the M23 armed group, has raised global alarm.
In a match valid for the 21st round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, San Lorenzo and Sportivo Luqueño drew 0-0 at the Club Deportivo Capiatá Stadium. The result does not help either team in the fight against relegation to the División Intermedia.
The Paraguayan government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, which occurred on Sunday (17). The incident, which hit an electrical generator and caused a controlled fire, is part of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran carrying out retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
Conmebol has decided, due to force majeure, to transfer to Asunción all Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana matches in which Bolivian clubs would have been hosts this week, because of the severe social crisis that has paralyzed Bolivia for twelve days.
A 32-year-old woman was arrested in Capiatá after a police operation that resulted in assaults and the seizure of crack, a precision scale, and other items. The detainee was placed at the disposal of the courts, and the evidence was sent for forensic analysis.
A farewell letter found after the death of a mother and her 7-year-old son in Lambaré exposes allegations of sexual abuse and systematic mistreatment of the minor, allegedly committed by the biological father, and points to failures in the authorities' response.
About 230 volunteers, including diplomats, students, and Taiwanese residents, cleaned the Costanera of Asunción this Sunday. The environmental event coincided with Taipei's global appeal for participation in the World Health Assembly, blocked by China.
Félix Leonor Quiñónez Herrera was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempted homicide that occurred in May 2022 in Pedro Juan Caballero, after shooting at a driver who, in retaliation, ran him over. The unanimous sentence was handed down by a Sentencing Court, based on documentary and testimonial evidence presented by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
On World Hypertension Day, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay warns that the condition already affects 38.6% of the population and is the leading preventable cause of premature death. This year's campaign emphasizes periodic measurement as an essential tool for early detection, given the high rate of underdiagnosis worldwide.