More than 150 families in the Republicano and Roberto L. Petit neighborhoods of Asunción are living in uncertainty due to the risk of another overflow of the Ferreira Creek, according to a report by Última Hora. The creek overflowed on Sunday, May 3, 2026, forcing residents to evacuate to areas such as Ypané and Villa Elisa.
A house located at the edge of a ravine on 33 Proyectada and República Francesa streets is at particular risk. The home, occupied by an elderly couple, shows deep cracks in the kitchen walls, and neighbors have placed metal sheets against the exterior wall to prevent rainwater from accelerating erosion. One resident fell into the ravine earlier this year and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Ruth Amarilla, a local resident, told Última Hora that the creek's flow originates near Mercado 4, passes through San Vicente, and empties into the Paraguay River. During storms, water levels can rise up to 17 meters, sweeping away everything in their path. Amarilla noted that some houses collapsed during the May 3 overflow.
Neighborhood commissions have been demanding protective works for more than ten years. “We always said we don’t need a containment wall, but gabions, because walls, if not built properly, won’t work at this height,” Amarilla explained. The municipality has referred the case to the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), but residents say administrative delays have stalled progress. “When it’s time to sign, something always happens, a document is missing. Five of the activists who fought for this have died without seeing any progress,” Amarilla lamented.
The school Dr. Ignacio A. Pane, located about 50 meters from the endangered house, also faces risk. Nearby streets are in disrepair, with potholes and uneven surfaces that accumulate water. Residents reported that Colorado Party pre-candidates have made superficial interventions without technical criteria. A request by the school for repaving has gone unanswered by the municipal administration under Luis Bello.
Garbage is also scattered along Avenida Japón and surrounding streets, adding to the sense of neglect. Motorcyclists speeding through the area without proper signage or speed bumps pose additional dangers, according to neighbors.