Chia Producers in Paraguay Blame Smuggling from Brazil for 50% Price Drop
Chia producers in Paraguay blame smuggling from Brazil for a nearly 50% price drop, while DNIT denies the existence of the problem.
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San Pedro to Have First Export Slaughterhouse in General Resquín
The Paraguayan government and businessman Henrique Junqueira announced the construction of the first export slaughterhouse in the San Pedro department, in the General Resquín district, with an investment of millions of dollars.
san-pedrogeneral-resquinsantiago-penahenrique-junqueiraParaguay Produces 65,000 Tons of Watermelon and Projects Growth for 2024
Paraguay produced over 65,000 tons of watermelon in 2023, generating USD 12 million, and projects exceeding 80,000 tons in 2024, with technical support from the government for both the domestic market and exports.
concepcioncaaguazusan-pedroPhotos reveal VIP cells in Paraguayan prisons despite government promises
Photos reveal VIP cells in Paraguayan prisons, exposing illegal privileges for high-profile inmates, despite the government's promises to reform the penitentiary system.
radio-monumental-1080-amcoronel-oviedorodrigo-nicorasan-pedroCensus shows Asunción is the city losing the most inhabitants in Paraguay
The 2022 Census reveals that Asunción is the city losing the most inhabitants in Paraguay, with an intense migratory flow to the Central department, redrawing
san-pedroneembucuGovernor's Sister-in-Law Serves Majority of Drug Trafficking Sentence Under House Arrest
The sister-in-law of the governor of San Pedro, sentenced to 11 years for drug trafficking in Operation Austral, served most of her sentence under house arrest after a court decision overturned her pre-trial detention.
san-pedroitapuaPolice officers flee with stolen car found at police station in Paraguay
Two plainclothes police officers fled with a stolen car from Brazil that had been located inside the courtyard of the 8th Police Precinct in San Estanislao, Paraguay, after the rental company's lawyer identified the vehicle.
jonathan-gomez-nicolinosan-estanislaosan-pedrovolkswagen-teraSecond Section of Immigrants' Route in Itapúa to Receive World Bank Funding
The World Bank will finance the second section of the Immigrants' Route, paving 35 km to connect Pindoyú and San Pedro, improving production transport and reducing distances for trucks in Itapúa.
itapuasan-pedrosantiago-penaCold air mass brings freezing mornings and frost risk to Paraguay
A cold air mass is bringing the coldest nights of the week to Paraguay, with temperatures potentially dropping to 3°C in the south and a risk of frost, according to an alert from the country's Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
san-pedromisionescaazapaneembucuYoung Paraguayan dies in Ukraine war after deceptive recruitment, family alleges
A young Paraguayan man died in the Ukraine war after being recruited under false promises of employment, according to his family, who warned of other similar cases in the country.
san-pedronestor-adrian-barretochoremaximiliano-barretoParaguay on alert for severe storms with hail and strong winds
Paraguay is on alert for severe storms with hail and strong winds, with warnings issued by the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology for several departments throughout the weekend, with forecasts of continued rainfall and storms across much of the national territory, including Asunción, on Monday.
concepcionalto-paranapresidente-hayessan-pedroProducers Reduce Wheat Area in Paraguay in 2026 Due to Low Profitability and Competition with Soybeans and Corn
Paraguayan producers reduced the wheat cultivation area in 2026 in the regions of Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Caaguazú, and San Pedro due to low profitability, high production costs, and competition with soybeans and corn.
caaguazuitapuasan-pedroalto-paranaA baby carriage preserved in a museum in Paraguay tells a story of grief and solidarity aboard the ship Volendam
A baby carriage preserved at the Volendam Museum in Paraguay tells the story of Alma Thiessen, who died at six months old from meningitis aboard the Dutch ship Volendam in 1947, and of her mother, who, in mourning, breastfed the newborn Mari Anne Bergen, ensuring her survival.
san-pedroSon of former deputy Perla de Vázquez arrested on suspicion of leading cocaine trafficking ring in Santaní
Son of former Paraguayan congresswoman Perla de Vázquez arrested in San Estanislao with cocaine, marijuana, and a weapon on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking ring in the region.
san-pedrojose-emilio-vazquez-acostaperla-de-vazquezsan-estanislaoExperts advocate prescribed burns to prevent wildfires in Paraguay
Experts advocate for the use of prescribed burns as a controlled management tool to reduce the buildup of combustible material and prevent disastrous wildfires in Paraguay.
hotshotsan-pedroParaguayan exporters warn Central Bank about losses from 23% drop in the dollar over one year
Paraguayan exporters warned the Central Bank about the losses caused by the dollar's 23% depreciation over one year, which is affecting sectors such as cassava, pork, the forestry industry, and recycling.
san-pedrocarlos-carvalloProsecutor’s Office Investigates Alleged Cattle Smuggling Involving Relative of Colorado Senator
Nine cattle loads were held at checkpoints in San Pedro and the Chaco with inconsistencies in transit guides and brands. The investigation looks into possible smuggling, and the alleged owner is Bianca Judith Noria, reported to be the sister of Senator Alfonso Noria and sister-in-law of the governor of Canindeyú.
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