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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.
luqueRocío Ojeda, former director of the Animal Protection Commission of the National Congress, denounces that she was dismissed without formal justification and without access to the administrative process, despite having job stability and suffering from multiple sclerosis. She says she continues to work her hours while awaiting the end of her notice period on May 30, and that the President of Congress, Basilio Bachi Núñez, said he was unaware of the case.
rocio-ojedaMirtha 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.
ipsmirtha-ariasThe Catholic University Campus Itapúa and the Diocese of the Most Holy Incarnation held a ceremony to thank companies and institutions that supported the 2026 Catholic Biennial, an event that gathered thousands of people in cultural and religious activities.
itapuaencarnacionDeputy Lilian Samaniego (PLRA) denied assaulting anyone during an incident in Quyquyhó, stating that he returned to the scene to calm a fight after being informed that one of his aides was being attacked. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, but so far no formal complaints have been filed.
lilian-samaniegoquyquyhoThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a federal order restricting for 30 days the entry of foreigners who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, due to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has caused about 80 deaths.
ebolacdcbundibugyoParaguay's Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell to 40.17 points in April 2026, the lowest level since the series began, reversing the slight improvement seen in March. The decline occurs despite the depreciation of the dollar, reflecting internal and external uncertainties, including the so‑called 'war economy' announced by the former Minister of Economy.
carlos-fernandez-valdovinosA 31-year-old woman was the victim of a violent aggravated robbery in the rural area of Concepción, where two armed men intercepted her, took her hostage, and stole more than Gs. 107 million in cash, checks, and belongings. The National Police is investigating the case.
distribuidora-san-jorgeA delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in Pilar, capital of Ñeembucú, for an international security cooperation agenda, which included visits to historical sites in the region and meetings with local and police authorities.
fbineembucupilarInternal 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.
plraever-villalbatsjeA 16-year-old teenager died after violently colliding his motorcycle against a guardrail on Route PY02, in J. Eulogio Estigarribia, Caaguazú Department. Police are investigating the possibility that the young man was participating in illegal street races.
caaguazumotoParaguay's Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell to 40.17 points in April 2026, a drop of 11.15 points from March, returning to pessimistic territory. The Economic Situation Index (ISE) plunged to 29.33 points, while the Economic Expectations Index (IEE) stood at 51 points, still in optimistic territory. Only 15.5% of respondents said they had conditions to save, and the intention to purchase durable goods fell, except for housing. The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) released the data.
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