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.
Luque
Ciudad en el área metropolitana de Asunción, Paraguay.
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.
Residents of Luque denounce a clandestine tire dump that has become a breeding ground for vermin and a meeting point for drug users, calling for urgent intervention from authorities.
The Family Health Unit (USF) in Ycuá Karanday, Luque, has been ready for months but has not yet opened due to a lack of equipment and supplies. The community, awaiting services such as vaccination and dentistry, already sees health professionals circulating, but the doors remain closed.
In a match valid for the 8th round of the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament, Nacional/Humaitá and Guaraní drew 1-1 at the CARDIF 1 stadium in Luque. The result keeps Guaraní in third place, three points behind leader Libertad, while Nacional/Humaitá rises to fifth place.
Libertad defeated San Lorenzo 3-1, maintaining the isolated lead in the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament. Liza Larrea scored two goals, Fiorella Aquino added another, and Kahely Silguero scored the consolation for the Rayaditas.
IPS President Isaías Fretes announced the removal of 817 items from the vademecum that were purchased but not used, as part of efforts to combat a monthly deficit of up to US$26 million. An audit of the institution's properties was also announced, with support from Executive Branch auditor Alberto Contrera.
Foundation work for the pillars of the future Las Residentas Corridor viaduct in Luque causes detours on the Silvio Pettirossi highway between General Aquino Avenue and Ñu Guasu. The closures are expected to last until May 26, subject to weather conditions.
The week begins with low temperatures across Paraguay, while police detain two youths with a fake gun in Luque and a patient's family denounces negligence at the IPS Central Hospital after the death of an elderly man.
Agents of the Lince Group arrested two youths in Luque on Saturday night after a stop in which they found a high-fidelity replica firearm and a motorcycle without documentation. Police are investigating a possible connection to robberies in the Maka’i region.
Vehicle movement increased significantly this Sunday on Route PY02, especially at the Ypacaraí toll booth, with a large flow of travelers returning to Asunción and cities in the Central Department. The Highway Patrol reports that, despite queues, traffic is steady and there are no major blockages.
The return to the metropolitan area of Asunción occurs without congestion on the Luque-San Bernardino route, with three toll booths open for entry into Ecovía and stable vehicle flow.
The Paraguayan Ministry of Health reported a successful surgery at the General Hospital of Villa Elisa, where a nearly 4 kg fibroid was removed from a 42-year-old patient. The procedure was performed without complications, and the patient is recovering well.
A photograph of former goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert alongside Cartist candidate Hugo Farías has sparked speculation about a possible withdrawal of Chilavert's candidacy for mayor of Luque. Chilavert denies leaving the electoral race, but the episode has reignited criticism of his role in the opposition.
In the opening of the eighth round of the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament, Sportivo Luqueño and Rubio Ñu drew 1-1 at the CARDIF 1 Stadium in Luque. The result keeps both teams at the bottom of the table, but Rubio Ñu earned its first point in the championship, ending a streak of six consecutive defeats.
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.
More than 50 dogs paraded in downtown Asuncion to celebrate 215 years of Paraguay's independence at the 'Jagua Patriota' event, which also promoted responsible pet ownership and combating animal abuse.
Three young people on a motorcycle violently collided with a curb in the San Rafael neighborhood of Luque. Two died and one was seriously injured. The case is under police investigation.
Residents of Luque demand authorities intervene over a clandestine dump operating behind the city hall building, with reports of nighttime dumping, unbearable odors, and pest proliferation.
A dense fog covered Asunción and cities of the Central Department on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and affecting ground and air traffic. The Director of Meteorology, Eduardo Mingo, explained that the phenomenon is called fog when visibility is less than one kilometer, and mist when it is greater. The Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Luque recorded low visibility, but no flights were canceled, according to Dinac.
A sworn declaration submitted to the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic shows that the assets of Jorge Brítez, former president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), increased by more than G. 682 million during his term, ending with 19 properties and a net worth exceeding G. 32.5 billion.
Pablo Daniel Irala Barrios, 47, is intubated at the Regional Hospital of Paraguarí with end-stage liver cirrhosis. The family requests an ICU bed, but all eight intensive care beds in the hospital are occupied. The director of the 9th Health Region states that public ICUs are saturated.