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Security & Justice - May 24, 2026, 4:10 AM

Electronic Identity will now require two-step SMS verification

MITIC announced that access to platforms such as Portal Paraguay, MI IPS, and Digitalia will now require mandatory two-step authentication via SMS, in addition to a password, to strengthen digital security.

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Politics - May 21, 2026, 6:22 PM

Mitic awards state data center construction in Chaco’i to Consorcio TIC

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) has selected Consorcio TIC to equip the new State Modular Data Center, a multimillion-dollar investment financed by the IDB to be installed in Nueva Asunción, Presidente Hayes, with Tier III certification and a 20-month timeline.

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Politics - May 20, 2026, 2:13 PM

Paraguay’s Lower House Approves Request for Information on Alleged Dirty Campaign Network Linked to Peña Government

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a request for information from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) regarding the alleged involvement of the Santiago Peña administration in a dirty campaign network on social media. The request seeks to clarify whether Juan Roberto "Jimmy" Villaverde, whom the president has denied any connection to, held official credentials and whether public funds were used for payments, including through binational entities such as Itaipú and Yacyretá.

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Politics - May 19, 2026, 2:19 PM

Paraguay’s Lower House Approves Request for Information on Alleged Use of Public Funds in Defamation Campaign

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a request for information from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Mitic) and the Presidency to clarify whether state funds were used in a defamation campaign against journalists and media outlets. The request, filed by Deputy Raúl Benítez, focuses on the activities of Juan Roberto Villaverde Emategui and his company Comunik, as well as websites such as Sucia Política and Central Noticias.

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Politics - May 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

Peña Government Under Suspicion: Allegations of Dirty Campaign and Protection of Allies

President Santiago Peña is accused of denying ties to a digital communicator who received an official credential, while allegations of a smear campaign against government critics grow. The head of Mitic is pressured to resign for allegedly concealing data, and Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez faces corruption accusations from the United States.

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Politics - May 19, 2026, 8:20 AM

MITIC warns about increase in digital scams and advises population to protect themselves

Paraguay's Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) issued a warning about the growth of digital fraud, such as phishing and identity theft, and released recommendations to prevent citizens from falling victim to cybercriminals.