A 35-year-old Brazilian man, resident in Cascavel, was robbed by eight hooded and armed criminals in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este after arranging a date through the Grindr app. The thieves took an iPhone 17 Pro Max and forced the victim to transfer 45,000 reais via Pix. In a separate case, authorities are investigating another robbery with hostages in which 28 million guaranis in cash and 29 million guaranis in transfers were stolen.
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Researcher Ronald Maidana, a specialist in UFOs (now called UAPs), said that most sightings have a rational explanation, but a small percentage remains unsolved. He also mentioned historical records in Paraguay, including a 1991 case involving a Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas plane.
Paraguay's Appeals Court is set to rule on an appeal that could lead to the pretrial detention of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. The defense is trying to avoid imprisonment, while the Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting immediate detention.
An ANEAES report reveals that while only 19.5% of the 118 Psychology programs in Paraguay have current accreditation, 59.2% of diplomas issued between 2023 and 2026 come from certified courses. The study indicates that 40.8% of new professionals (1,683) graduated from unaccredited programs, with the multicampus model being the main source of unaccredited degrees.
Paraguay's Public Ministry on Monday requested a 6-year prison sentence for former sports executive Ramón González Daher, accused of lying under oath in 2021 during a defamation lawsuit filed by Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez. The defense claims the defendant invented a voluntary resignation from the vice presidency of the Paraguayan Football Association (APF), but official documents show he was removed for failing a fitness exam.
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.
The Sentencing Tribunal was recused by the defense of one of the accused, and the new trial is suspended until a decision by the Court of Appeals. The victim's father criticizes the delay and announces a protest.
The National Police conducted two operations in Ciudad del Este on Monday (18). A man was detained on suspicion of child sexual abuse, with cell phones and documents seized. Another suspect, aged 33, was arrested for theft from a pharmacy, allegedly taking more than G. 5 million; he is said to have been released from prison a month ago.
A 16-year-old teenager is hospitalized in intensive care at the Trauma Hospital of Asunción after being run over by a pickup truck in Capiatá, Central Department. The driver, aged 70, tested negative for alcohol but was under the effect of controlled medications. Family members demand the driver's responsibility for the costs.
Paraguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) issued an agrometeorological alert due to a forecast of a sharp temperature drop starting May 19, with frost risk in the central and southern regions of the Eastern Region. The agency recommends preventive measures for sensitive crops and livestock production.
Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) informed that temporary detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue, between Elizardo Aquino and Ñu Guasu avenues, remain in effect for the construction of the foundation heads of the viaduct for the Las Residentas road corridor. The measure, expected to last about ten days, alters traffic in both directions and requires increased driver attention.
Technicians from the Tekorenda program identified the presence of Nyctinomops mbopicuare, a rare bat species, in the Temple of San Buenaventura de Yaguarón. The discovery is part of heritage and natural conservation efforts, with plans to relocate the colonies to external boxes called 'Mbopirógas'.
The 2026 Campeonato Apertura Femenino de Futsal FIFA begins this Tuesday, May 19, with the participation of four clubs. Current champion Sport Colonial faces Universidad Americana in Tacumbú, while Exa Ysaty and Tte. Rojas Silva meet in Barrio San Pablo. The tournament will have three phases: round-robin, semifinals, and a single final, with defined tie-breaking criteria.
The president of the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce, Elías Saba, highlighted Paraguay's favorable conditions for attracting investments, generating jobs, and strengthening educational programs, emphasizing the importance of international trade and the partnership with the United States.
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPBS) rescheduled the publication of the internal job regularization exam scores to June 2, 2026, after receiving 3,910 complaints about the scoring. Only 55% of the appeals have been analyzed so far.
The strong appreciation of the guarani against the dollar, with the exchange rate near G. 6,000, is reducing the tax base on imports and pressuring revenue for the National Directorate of Tax Revenues (DNIT). Director Óscar Orué states that although import volume grew 5.2% in dollars through April, the 20.5% depreciation of the US currency caused the taxable base in guarani to fall 16.2%, mainly affecting the customs component. DNIT maintains its revenue projection for 2026, betting on strengthened oversight and better performance of internal taxes to offset losses.
The president of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), Isaías Fretes, revealed that two of the five machines in the Central Hospital's laundry have been broken for three years, forcing employees to carry water in buckets. The area also lacks running water due to an unfinished construction project. Fretes announced that he will resort to a leasing system to resolve the problem.
A 20-year-old player, who had been posing as a 14-year-old to participate in a youth tournament, punched a referee in the face after a match in Caaguazú. The attacker was arrested and the referee suffered a facial fracture.
Mirtha Arias, a union leader with three decades of experience, has become the first woman to sit on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS) in eight decades. She promises to prioritize the humanization of healthcare, speed up maternity leave payments, and protect the hospital's shelters.
Internal movements of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) have warned of irregularities in the use of voting machines in the internal elections scheduled for June 7, including problems in contracting, lack of technical audit, and absence of oversight in the preparation of equipment. Senator Éver Villalba announced that the party will implement a parallel control system, with the participation of voters themselves and its own TREP.
Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences presented Planatea, a plan that guarantees access, retention, and learning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with mandatory implementation in public and private schools.
A pastor on the run from Brazilian justice, accused of sexual abuse, was arrested in Paraguay in a joint Interpol operation. Commissioner Juan Fretes detailed the procedure and the progress of the investigations.
The driver of a car that struck and killed a person in San Lorenzo has been released by authorities. The case remains under investigation.
Of the nearly 9,800 people serving house arrest in Paraguay, only 123 use electronic ankle monitors, according to official data. The government admits that most lack effective monitoring and plans to expand the system.