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President Santiago Peña led the military-police parade on Paraguay's Independence Day, reversing an earlier cancellation that had sparked controversy. The event featured 3,000 troops along the Costanera in Asunción.
independence-daymilitary-paradesantiago-penagovernment-reversalasuncionnational-celebrationPresident Santiago Peña presided over the annual military parade along the Costanera Norte in Asunción on May 14, 2026, as Paraguay celebrated 215 years of independence. The event featured 3,000 troops, including 2,400 military personnel and 600 police officers, along with aircraft displays and armored vehicles.
independence-daymilitary-paradesantiago-penaasuncionsuper-tucanocostanera-nortePresident Santiago Peña hosted controversial Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel and Crusoe AI president Cully Cavness at Mburuvicha Róga. Chief of Staff Javier Giménez said the government welcomes investors regardless of personal views, while Thiel has previously questioned democracy. The meetings focus on AI, energy, and fintech investment opportunities in Paraguay.
santiago-penapeter-thielinvestmentartificial-intelligenceAccording to an investigation by Ultima Hora, 109 employees of the Itaipú Binational entity earn more than President Santiago Peña, with some receiving four times his salary. The report highlights cases of double salaries for government officials serving as Itaipú councilors and notes opacity in payroll disclosures.
santiago-penaParaguay's Supreme Court unanimously rejected a preventive habeas corpus filed by former senator Erico Galeano, who faces a 13-year prison sentence. The ruling clears the way for potential pretrial detention, while Galeano denies ties to drug trafficker Sebastián Marset and criticizes President Santiago Peña.
santiago-penaerico-galeanosupreme-courtPresident Santiago Peña and Housing Minister Juan Carlos Baruja delivered 604 homes in Villa Hayes, with a focus on indigenous communities. Baruja touted the government's housing record amid speculation about his political future.
santiago-penajuan-carlos-barujavilla-hayeschacoForeign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano stated that Paraguay sought diplomatic talks with China, but Beijing's demand to sever ties with Taiwan halted progress. He emphasized that Paraguay will not accept such conditions, reaffirming its alliance with Taiwan based on shared democratic values.
chinataiwanruben-ramirez-lezcanosantiago-penaPresident Santiago Peña stated that the best of bilateral ties with Brazil is ahead, following a historic visit by over 500 Brazilian investors to Paraguay.
brazilsantiago-penabilateral-relationste-deumPresident Santiago Peña posted a Mother's Day message on social media, praising his mother and wife and extending his embrace to all Paraguayan mothers.
santiago-penamothers-dayana-maria-palaciosleticia-ocamposAs the 2024 Lula-Peña Itaipú agreement expires on December 31, 2026, Paraguay faces uncertain electricity revenues and unfulfilled transparency promises. Meanwhile, the business sector, through FEPRINCO, offers conditional support to President Peña, demanding structural reforms and criticizing state inefficiency, creating a complex political and economic landscape.
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