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Politics - Sep 7, 2026

Bill could alter the limit on IPS investments in banks and returns to Paraguay’s lower house

Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies will again review a bill that could allow different financial products from the same institution to be counted separately, while IPS investments in Ueno Bank exceeded the legal limit described in the sources.

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Politics - Jul 8, 2026

Paraguay's Lower House rejects elimination of top officials' bonuses that were earmarked for health sector

The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies rejected a bill that would have eliminated bonuses for high-ranking officials until 2026 in order to allocate the funds to public health, following a debate that highlighted the contrast between these benefits and the minimum wage.

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Politics - Jul 2, 2026

Paraguayan Congressional Leaders Recorded in Conversation About Expulsion of Opposition Lawmaker

Paraguayan congressional leaders were recorded on an open microphone discussing opposition lawmaker Raúl Benítez, who accused the conversation of revealing "mafia codes," while the ruling party dismissed it as a mere anecdote.

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