The Paraguayan government vehemently condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, which occurred on May 17, 2026. The incident, which caused a controlled fire outside the facility's inner perimeter, takes place amid escalating tensions between Iran and Gulf countries.
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
País de la península arábiga donde ocurrió el ataque con dron cerca de la central nuclear de Barakah.
The Paraguayan government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, which occurred on Sunday (17). The incident, which hit an electrical generator and caused a controlled fire, is part of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran carrying out retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
The Paraguayan Senate approved a bill modifying the commuter train law, allowing execution via a direct agreement with the United Arab Emirates and excluding the application of concession, PPP, and public procurement laws. The text now goes to the Chamber of Deputies amid opposition criticism over transparency and costs.