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WHO convenes emergency committee as Ebola spreads in DRC and reaches Uganda
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the speed and scope of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already caused 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases. The virus has spread to Uganda, with two deaths recorded, leading the WHO to declare an international emergency.
Vehicle falls into crater on Pozo Favorito Street in Mariano Roque Alonso; residents criticize mayor
In the early hours of Tuesday, a car fell into a deep hole on Pozo Favorito Street in the Central neighborhood of Mariano Roque Alonso, Central Department. The driver, Medardo Olmedo, was unharmed, but the vehicle had to be removed by a tow truck. Residents attribute the asphalt collapse to the rupture of Essap pipes and recent rains, and criticize the administration of Mayor Carolina Aranda for lack of maintenance.
Government resumes negotiations with Gol for direct Asunción-Miami flight
The National Directorate of Civil Aviation (Dinac) confirmed that Gol Linhas Aéreas has reopened talks for the direct route between Asunción and Miami. Tuesday's meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Presidency, Javier Giménez, may define the next steps, including the issue of the subsidy demanded by the airline.
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Intense Cold: SEN Reopens Shelter in Tacumbú and Welcomes Four People on the First Night of Operation Jaho'i 2026
Why it matters: The National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) reactivated the temporary shelter in the Tacumbú neighborhood of Asunción as part of Operation Jaho'i 2026
WHO convenes emergency committee as Ebola spreads in DRC and reaches Uganda
Why it matters: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the speed and scope of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already caused 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases
Vehicle falls into crater on Pozo Favorito Street in Mariano Roque Alonso; residents criticize mayor
Why it matters: In the early hours of Tuesday, a car fell into a deep hole on Pozo Favorito Street in the Central neighborhood of Mariano Roque Alonso, Central Department
Government resumes negotiations with Gol for direct Asunción-Miami flight
Why it matters: The National Directorate of Civil Aviation (Dinac) confirmed that Gol Linhas Aéreas has reopened talks for the direct route between Asunción and Miami
Large truck drags car with four women into ditch in Itá
Why it matters: A serious accident on Ruta Acceso Sur in Itá left four women injured after a truck collided with and dragged their car into a drainage ditch
Cold front keeps frost alert in productive areas of Paraguay
Why it matters: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) monitors the advance of a new cold front that could cause agrometeorological frosts in soybean and second-crop corn producing regions, especially in the south and southeast of the country
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Large truck drags car with four women into ditch in Itá
A serious accident on Ruta Acceso Sur in Itá left four women injured after a truck collided with and dragged their car into a drainage ditch. Two elderly women were hospitalized with suspected fractures.
Cold front keeps frost alert in productive areas of Paraguay
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) monitors the advance of a new cold front that could cause agrometeorological frosts in soybean and second-crop corn producing regions, especially in the south and southeast of the country. So far, no damage has been recorded, but temperatures near 3°C already pose a risk to sensitive crops.
Ex-employee Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery at Construction Chief's Residence in Bella Vista
Flaminio Franco, 38, a former employee of the victim, was detained during an operation in Trinidad, Itapúa, on suspicion of participating in a home robbery that occurred on May 12 in Bella Vista. Police seized clothing and cell phones that match images from the crime.
Colorado Dissident Insists on Audit and Criticizes TEP for Lack of Transparency
The attorney for the Colorado Añetete movement, Cecilia Pérez, stated that the supposed audit of the voting machines was actually just a technical presentation, and that the Cartismo faction itself acknowledges flaws by supporting new audits.
Police arrest trio that robbed gas stations in Limpio; leader nicknamed 'Freddy Mercurie'
Paraguay's National Police detained three men suspected of robbing two gas stations in Limpio. The main accused, Jorge Daniel Samudio, known as 'Freddy Mercurie', had a prior record for theft. The group was captured in the same vehicle used in the crimes, with a weapon and ammunition.
Dinavisa Issues Health Alert Against Illegal Sale of Peptides and Hormones in Paraguay
The National Directorate of Health Surveillance (Dinavisa) has banned the sale of products from the brands USA PEPTIDES, BIOGENESIS, SYNEDICA - ALLUVI HEALTHCARE, OXIGEN, and VELTRANE because they lack health registration and pose a serious risk to public health. The public is advised to immediately stop using them and report any irregular sales.
MAG warns rural producers about frost risk and recommends preventive measures
Paraguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued an agrometeorological alert due to the forecast of a sharp drop in temperatures, recommending protection of crops and animals with covers, nighttime irrigation, and controlled use of smoke.
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Economy
View allQR dominates digital payments in Paraguay: 7 out of 10 electronic transactions use the code
QR code payments already account for 68.1% of electronic transactions in Paraguay, with 20.2 million operations in April 2026, up 61% from 2025. The technology boosts financial inclusion for micro and small businesses.
Politics
View allTransport Operators Pressure Luque Councilors Days Before Internal Elections
The Association of Internal Transport Operators of Paraguay is pressuring the Luque Municipal Board to approve a bus fare increase to 3,400 guaranis, less than 20 days before the internal elections. The request comes after a unilateral increase earlier this year, which led to an administrative proceeding that remains unresolved.
Security & Justice
View allPolice arrest trio that robbed gas stations in Limpio; leader nicknamed 'Freddy Mercurie'
Paraguay's National Police detained three men suspected of robbing two gas stations in Limpio. The main accused, Jorge Daniel Samudio, known as 'Freddy Mercurie', had a prior record for theft. The group was captured in the same vehicle used in the crimes, with a weapon and ammunition.
Environment
View allBolivian 'El Carrizal' Project Threatens Vital River for Paraguayan Chaco
The construction of a hydroelectric plant in southern Bolivia, on the Pilaya River, puts the Pilcomayo River and the livelihoods of indigenous communities and farmers at risk. Experts warn of extreme sedimentation and lack of prior consultation.