The pre-campaign for municipal elections in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, is marked by an intense internal dispute within the Colorado Party, with two groups from the Honor Colorado movement running for mayor. On one side, current mayor Felipe Salomão seeks reelection; on the other, Édgar López, president of Seccional N°2, tries to consolidate his candidacy with strong financial investment and support from political figures such as Horacio Cartes and Hugo Velázquez. The liberal opposition is also mobilizing, with articulations among different forces to define a single candidacy.
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Restoration works on historic buildings, such as the Cooperativa de las Fuerzas Armadas and the Palacete Duarte, signal the revitalization of Asunción's microcenter, driven by municipal tax incentives.
The Autos do Oeste dealership, owned by Nesmar SRL and located in Villa Elisa, is under investigation for a network of fraud in vehicle sales. The company changed its corporate name and trade name every two months, using names such as Sagitario Motors and Punta del Este, to attract victims with ads of low prices and immediate delivery, but the contracts stipulated delivery only after five years. More than 40 complaints have been registered since October 2025.
The building of the former Hotel Embajador, which was the home of Paraguay's only female procer, Juana María de Lara, is undergoing restoration to become a boutique hotel. The private initiative also plans to recover the former Librería Castelar, signaling a revitalization movement in the capital's center.
Lists of employees at the binational hydroelectric plant reveal that at least 109 people earn more than President Santiago Peña, including relatives of influential politicians.
Leaders of Uruguay's meatpacking industry have expressed support for maintaining foot-and-mouth disease vaccination, a position that aligns with Paraguay's productive sector, which rejects the Senacsa's intention to suspend immunization before 2030.
The president of the Paraguayan Congress, Basilio "Bachi" Núñez, expressed support for opposition Senator Eduardo Nakayama's proposal to audit all public employees who obtained benefits with suspected university degrees. The initiative follows scandals involving former Colorado Party senators Hernán Rivas and Erico Galeano, and aims to combat corruption and influence peddling in the public sector.
The strong appreciation of the guarani against the dollar is squeezing profits for exporters and sectors such as construction and real estate, leading to calls for intervention and a reassessment of projects, according to analysts and trade associations.
Tatiana Marset, sister of drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, was hospitalized in Santa Cruz for suspected pancreatitis but diagnosed with hepatitis A and returned to Palmasola prison.
Hundreds of tourists and shoppers flocked to Ciudad del Este on Mother's Day, undeterred by cold and rain, as family outings replaced typical bulk buying, with perfumes, video game consoles, and electronics leading sales.
Mateo Sobode Chiqueno's experimental film 'Ujirei' will be shown Saturday at Museo del Barro in Asunción, followed by a discussion with the Ayoreo documentarian.
A debate over suspending Paraguay’s May military parade reveals tensions between national identity, globalism, and real sovereignty threats, according to Ultima Hora.
A male body was spotted floating in the Paraná River near Domingo Martínez de Irala, Alto Paraná, but strong currents dragged it into deeper water before authorities could recover it, according to police reports.
Dogs, both pets and military-trained, were the stars of Paraguay's 215th Independence Day events in Asunción, with the Jagua Patriota parade and a military canine unit drawing crowds on May 14.
Two people on a motorcycle, using a food-delivery backpack as a disguise, snatched a woman's cellphone while she waited at a bus stop in Luque, Paraguay. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police are investigating.
Thousands flocked to Asunción's historic center on May 15 for the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, with parades, food fairs, museum tours, and a pet parade.
Apostala, official sponsor of Paraguay's national football team, has unveiled a campaign titled 'Creer o Creer' featuring former star Salvador Cabañas and a specially designed coin that always lands on the Albirroja side, symbolizing absolute belief in the team.
On Mother's Day, a look at the invisible economic contribution of Paraguayan mothers, who dedicate 61% of their time to unpaid care work, and a historic court decision that for the first time factored in the 'cost of upbringing' when setting child support.
The Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY) has resolved its financial contingency, resumed works and supplier payments, and is advancing the Aña Cuá project, according to its financial chief. An operational agreement with Argentina and cost-cutting measures have stabilized cash flow, but the lack of a definitive tariff remains a structural challenge.
The Paraguayan Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced temporary traffic detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue from May 16 to 26, 2026, as part of the Corredor Vial Las Residentas project. The detours affect the stretch between Elizardo Aquino and Ñu Guasu avenues due to the construction of foundation heads for a future viaduct aimed at reducing congestion on a key access route to Asunción.
A record seizure of 50,000 ecstasy pills in Fernando de la Mora in March 2026 underscores rising synthetic drug use among young Paraguayans, with Ciudad del Este emerging as a consumption hotspot.
Paraguayan model, entrepreneur, and coach Paola Hermann reflects on raising her children, Luca and Carla, and the influence she has had on her daughter's career in fashion.
On Mother's Day 2026, a reflection on the state of motherhood in Paraguay highlights expanded legal protections for mothers and fathers, a sharp decline in birth rates, persistent teenage pregnancies, and evolving family structures. The article from Ultima Hora notes both progress and challenges, including potential labor market pitfalls and the influence of antinatalist trends.