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The municipality of Asunción, under the administration of Mayor Luis Bello, allocated 90% of the municipal budget to payroll and administrative expenses between January and April 2026, leaving less than 8% for urban infrastructure investments.
luis-belloCouncilman Álvaro Grau described as a "veiled threat" the note sent to the Asunción City Hall by the representative of the municipal bondholders, José Montero, who accepts payment of more than G. 90 billion for the overdue bond debt but reserves the right for creditors to take future legal action.
alvaro-graucalle-presbitero-justo-romanluis-belloTaxpayers in Asunción paid US$4.5 million between January and April 2026 for stormwater works that, in most of the capital, do not exist, while only four of the eight promised basins have seen construction begin, and work is progressing slowly due to a lack of financial resources.
luis-belloconsorcio-pluvial-santosThe Assunção City Hall is facing a financial crisis after the embezzlement of 500 billion guaranis intended for stormwater drainage projects, which led to duplicate payments and investigations into the management of the funds.
oscar-rodriguezluis-belloThe Municipality of Asunción has launched the "World Cup Discount" campaign, offering up to 100% exemptions on fines and interest, 10% discounts for lump-sum payments, and installment plans of up to six payments without interest for taxpayers who settle their debts with the municipality by June 30, including a daily raffle for official Paraguay national team jerseys.
luis-belloThe Asunción Municipal Council refused to authorize Mayor Luis Bello to defer overdue bond interest, denouncing abusive rates that would push charges to 27% and leave a million-dollar hole for the next administration.
luis-bellooscar-nenecho-rodriguezAsunción Mayor Luis Bello received representatives of the volunteer fire departments and agreed to set up a weekly technical panel to regularize overdue construction-tax payments that have accumulated to more than G$ 10 billion since 2020. The debt threatens station operations and triggered a crisis alert.
luis-belloThe asphalt repair on Avenida Rodríguez de Francia at Mercado 4 lasted less than seven months. The road has again developed potholes and standing wastewater, exposing the failure of Mayor Luis Bello's (ANR-HC) administration, which continues the neglect model of his predecessor. Despite collecting US$18.2 million in 2025 for street maintenance, the capital's road infrastructure remains in ruins.
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