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CEMAP and SE CNIME will hold a technical seminar with full registration on May 28, 2026, at the Mangoré Cultural Center in Ciudad del Este to present the new regulations for the maquila regime.
maquilaciudad-del-esteAn armed group carried out a commando-style heist on Tuesday morning, May 26, in Ciudad del Este, stealing approximately $200,000 from employees of the importer Vía Brasil as they were heading to a bank along Route PY02.
ciudad-del-estevia-brasiltoyota-fortunerBrazil's Federal Police rescued ten Paraguayan women who were victims of human trafficking in Santa Helena, Paraná, during an operation to dismantle a network accused of sexual exploitation and slave-like labor.
ciudad-del-estesanta-helenaThe Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the preventive detention of a 19-year-old Brazilian citizen, a migration consultant, accused of stealing a notarial seal from Escribanía Amarilla in Ciudad del Este, based on security footage that recorded the crime on May 25.
estela-mary-ramirezciudad-del-estePolice seized 15 kilos of undocumented liquid mercury and detained three men in Ciudad del Este, suspecting the Bolivian-origin material was destined for clandestine gold mining in Paso Yobái.
comisaria-primeraciudad-del-estepaso-yobaiavenida-monsenor-rodriguezThe Paraguayan justice system sentenced Rodrigo Sebastián Tamarasco to two years of effective imprisonment and the confiscation of equipment for stealing electricity from ANDE to conduct illegal cryptocurrency mining in Ciudad del Este, causing losses of approximately 381 thousand dollars.
andeciudad-del-esterodrigo-sebastian-tamarasco-rInaugurated in 1965, the main border crossing between Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu operates well beyond its original capacity, creating kilometer-long traffic jams that worsen on shopping dates and holidays. Motorcycle taxis have become an alternative for crossing the 552 meters over the Paraná River, while the full opening of the Integration Bridge is seen as an urgent solution.
ciudad-del-estemototaxisTripartite Command officers executed five search warrants in Ciudad del Este in the early hours of Thursday, resulting in three arrests and drug seizures. The operation targets a criminal group responsible for the robbery at Recicladora Walter and suspected of planning an attack on Guaraní International Airport.
ciudad-del-esterecicladora-walterholding-xtremeGustavo Ovelar, pre-candidate for mayor of Ciudad del Este for the Colorado Añetete movement, accused the government of using Itaipú Binacional funds to finance attacks on opponents. The accusation was made during a rally with the support of presidential pre-candidate Arnoldo Wiens, on the eve of the municipal internal elections.
ciudad-del-estecolorado-aneteteitaipugustavo-ovelarCriminal groups dominate the illegal trade of tirzepatide-based weight-loss drugs in the Triple Border region. Robberies, smuggling and counterfeiting generate million-dollar profits, while authorities struggle to contain the black market's advance.
ciudad-del-esteCongress President Basilio Núñez called for the roughly 50 lawsuits against former Ciudad del Este mayor Miguel Prieto to be handled with the same rigor as the case of former senator Erico Galeano, already sentenced to 13 years in prison. Núñez challenged claims that the judiciary is controlled by the Cartismo movement, noting that Supreme Court justices were appointed by previous governments.
basilio-nunezmiguel-prietoerico-galeanocartismociudad-del-esteOfficials from Minna and Codeni removed 42 indigenous children and adolescents from the streets of Ciudad del Este, but a lack of structural solutions causes families to return to begging within weeks.
minnaciudad-del-estecodeniAgents of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) seized 6.55 kg of pressed marijuana and arrested Roberto López Correa, 20, in the San Juan neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. The drug was to be divided and distributed at local sales points. The case is under the direction of prosecutor Manuel Rojas.
senadciudad-del-esteThe interest of Brazilian investors in Paraguay is growing steadily, with delegations arriving weekly from various Brazilian states. The most targeted sectors include vertical construction, textiles, auto parts, metallurgy, and food, according to Fabio Fustagno, president of the Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce.
maquilajbsciudad-del-esteThe National Police recovered two Toyota Hilux trucks stolen in the Alto Paraná department. One was abandoned in a soybean field after a chase; the other was located near the Paraná River in Ciudad del Este with drone assistance. Two men were arrested.
alto-paranatoyota-hiluxciudad-del-esteAgents from the Alto Paraná Regional Investigations Department recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and detained two men in Ciudad del Este. Weapons, cell phones, and other items were seized; the case remains under investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
ciudad-del-estetoyota-hiluxkia-solutoParaguay, once a destination for medical students, now attracts a corporate and family profile from Brazil, focused on investment and quality of life, generating impacts in Ciudad del Este and Alto Paraná.
ciudad-del-esteThe third week of the Migra Móvel program in 2026 began with heavy demand from Brazilian citizens at the Mangoré Cultural Center in Ciudad del Este. The National Directorate of Migration opened 300 daily slots, but demand outstripped supply, and many applicants will have to return in the coming days.
ciudad-del-esteLuis Alberto Giménez Giménez, 21, was arrested on Tuesday while trying to enter the Ciudad del Este Regional Prison with 545 grams of marijuana and 90.58 grams of cocaine taped to his body. The operation was carried out by agents of the First Police Station and the National Police's Anti-Drug Department, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office under prosecutor Manuel Rojas.
ciudad-del-esteWith 11 pre-candidates for mayor in Ciudad del Este and a new coalition in Villa Hayes, Paraguay's 2026 municipal elections promise clashes between old clans, a fragmented opposition, and the Yo Creo movement, which seeks to hold onto the power it won in 2019.
miguel-prietovilla-hayesacuerdo-guarani-hayesjuan-pablo-gonzalez-sanderciudad-del-esteThe number of Brazilians choosing Paraguay, especially Ciudad del Este, to live and work has increased significantly, driven by the MigraMóvil program, which simplifies immigration procedures. Lower cost of living and business opportunities are the main attractions.
migramovilciudad-del-esteThe Paraguay River level shows opposite variations this Saturday: while the north of the country observes a slight recovery, with rises of up to 2 cm, the central and southern regions record drops of up to 4 cm. The Paraná River, in turn, shows a strong rise in Ciudad del Este, with a jump of 101 cm.
ciudad-del-esteThe Chamber of Commerce and Services of Ciudad del Este sent a letter to President Santiago Peña requesting the full opening of the Puente de la Integración as of July 1, 2026, amid the impasse in negotiations with Brazil, which maintains restrictions on light vehicle traffic.
puente-de-la-integracionciudad-del-estesantiago-penaThe Tripartite Command, a security alliance among Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina, marked 30 years with a ceremony in Ciudad del Este. The temporary presidency was handed over to Argentina. Deputy Commissioner Fabio Santa Cruz highlighted modernization and effectiveness in combating transnational crime.
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