Paraguay's airports set passenger record in July, says Dinac
Paraguay's airports recorded the highest passenger traffic of the year in July, with over 122,000 boardings and deboardings, according to Dinac.
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SENAD destroys plantation and arrests suspects in anti-drug operations in Paraguay
In anti-drug operations, Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) destroyed 12 tons of marijuana in Amambay, Brazilian police intercepted a helicopter carrying cocaine coming from Paraguay, and agents arrested youths linked to the Rotela Clan for micro-trafficking in Luque and a suspect in a shooting in Asunción.
senadclan-rotelaluquebella-vista-norteMercosur and Japan begin negotiations for $7 trillion free trade deal
Mercosur and Japan have begun negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement that could create one of the world’s largest free trade zones, with a combined GDP of $7 trillion and a focus on sectors such as agribusiness, energy, and the automotive industry.
mercosurluqueMercosur summit opens in Luque focused on EU deal and Itaipú
The Mercosur Summit kicked off in Luque with a focus on the trade agreement with the European Union and negotiations over the Itaipú energy tariff.
union-europeamercosuritaipuluqueProsecutor Cubilla leads inspection of jet carrying 261 kg of marijuana in Paraguay
Prosecutor Ingrid Cubilla led the forensic examination of a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A executive jet seized with 261.6 kg of premium marijuana in Paraguay. The aircraft had departed from Miami and was intercepted at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport during the transfer of the drugs to a pickup truck.
bombardier-challenger-601-3aingrid-cubillaluquerosarito-montaniaLuque leads real estate growth in the Asunción Metropolitan Area, backed by industrial development and public infrastructure
Luque leads real estate growth in Greater Asunción, driven by public infrastructure investments, support for local industrial development, and prominence in the Che Róga Porã housing program.
luqueThe Executive Branch has enacted Law 7665 to implement a commuter rail system in Asunción with an investment of US$480 million
The Executive Branch enacted Law 7665 to implement the commuter rail system in Asunción, with an investment of US$480 million and construction scheduled to begin in April 2027 in partnership with the United Arab Emirates.
luqueArmed men intercept Chinese businessman Jin Xiaodi in Luque; police investigate attempted kidnapping
A gang disguised as Dinatran agents stole a shipment of the drug tirzepatide in Luque, Paraguay, and attempted to kidnap Chinese businessman Jin Xiaodi, a suspect in an international fraud case, in a foiled attack near Silvio Pettirossi Airport.
luquejin-xiaodiAn ambassador of the Comando Vermelho is said to have confessed to the murder of 18 people in Paraguay
Paulo Cándido Oliveira Da Silva, 39, considered the "ambassador" of the Comando Vermelho in Paraguay, was arrested in Luque during Operation Puma Py and expelled from the country in June 2026. He reportedly confessed to Brazilian authorities to the murders of 18 people during his time in Paraguay, including the killing of Arnaldo Rotela Gauto, known as "the king of cattle rustling," who was killed in Yuty in August 2024.
paulo-candido-oliveira-da-silvacomando-vermelhoyutyluqueAlejandro Silva's home in Luque robbed while he was on vacation in Brazil
Uruguayan player Alejandro Silva, a former Olimpia midfielder, had his home at the Country Club Montesol in Luque robbed while he was on vacation in Brazil, with the criminals making off a safe containing approximately 3,000 dollars, three Tag Heuer watches, and jewelry.
luqueA Brazilian man linked to the Comando Vermelho was arrested in Luque during a counter-narcotics operation
The National Police's Anti-Narcotics Department arrested Paulo Candio Oliveira, a 39-year-old Brazilian and key link in the Comando Vermelho, during Operativo Puma PY in the Cuarto Barrio neighborhood of Luque, where a cell phone, a laptop, sheets of cocaine, and other evidence were seized. He will be deported from Paraguay and handed over to Brazil.
comando-vermelholuquepaulo-candio-oliveiracuarto-barrioCommuter Train Project in Asunción Challenged as 30-Year Hidden Debt for the State
The commuter rail project in Asunción is being challenged by engineer Guillermo López Flores, who argues that the initiative constitutes a 30-year hidden sovereign debt, financed by annual government subsidies, with the Guaranteed Minimum Revenue mechanism ensuring minimum revenue for the Special Purpose Company responsible for building and operating the system.
luqueItaipú plans to install floating solar panels in the reservoir with capacity equivalent to the current power plant
Itaipú Binacional plans to install up to 14,000 MW of floating solar power on its reservoir, a capacity equivalent to that of the current hydroelectric plant. By utilizing 10% of the water surface, the project aims to reduce reliance on hydropower and minimize evaporation. This initiative builds on the success of a pilot plant that already supplies part of the facility's internal consumption and is currently being expanded to include battery storage.
itaipuluquepedro-domaniczkyPolice confirm Tren de Araguá operating in Paraguay after arrests in Luque
Paraguay’s National Police have concluded that the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Araguá is already operating in the country and has begun recruiting local citizens. The investigation was driven by the capture of three suspects in Luque, including two Paraguayans and one Venezuelan, linked to a series of luxury-watch robberies in Asunción.
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