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Politics · May 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

Former Congress Director with Multiple Sclerosis Denies Unjustified Dismissal and Alleges Political Interference

Rocío Ojeda, former director of the Animal Care and Protection Commission of the National Congress of Paraguay, reported being dismissed on April 17 without an administrative process or formal explanation, despite suffering from multiple sclerosis. She alleges that her position was assigned to a political operator linked to Senator Rocío Abed, raising suspicions of partisan criteria in legislative administration.

Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 3:20 PM

Highway Patrol Removes Over One Hundred Drivers from Circulation in Operations on Paraguay's Highways

Between May 10 and 16, the National Highway Patrol Directorate carried out 616 control and inspection procedures on highways across Paraguay, resulting in the removal of 118 drivers for serious infractions, including 17 for drunk driving and 72 for prohibited overtaking. There were 26 traffic accidents, half with injuries.

Society · May 18, 2026, 3:18 PM

Ten Parties to Renew Presidency and Directorates in Internal Elections on June 7 in Paraguay

On June 7, in addition to choosing candidates for mayors and councilors, ten Paraguayan political groups will hold internal elections for president and other party authorities. The PLRA, the largest opposition party, has seven candidates for the presidency; the PEN has two. Most parties present a single slate.

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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 3:11 PM

Attorney General Rolón creates new cybercrime unit and transfers Lorenzo Lezcano, subject of investigation

Paraguay's Attorney General Emiliano Rolón created two new specialized cybercrime units and assigned prosecutors Lorenzo Lezcano and Federico Delfino to them, amid controversies over Lezcano's conduct, who is the subject of a preliminary investigation by the Jury for the Prosecution of Magistrates for alleged ties to the late congressman Eulalio Gomes.

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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 3:05 PM

MTESS Regulates Mandatory Implementation of Digital Labor Books in Paraguay

Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) issued Resolution No. 462/2026, regulating the mandatory adoption of Labor Information Books in digital format, with gradual implementation between August 17 and 28, 2026. The measure aims to modernize labor records, strengthen legal certainty, and promote formal employment, with fines of 10 to 30 minimum wages for employers who fail to comply.

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Society · May 18, 2026, 3:05 PM

Trial of Boquerón judge accused of sexual harassment begins Wednesday

The Chaco Sentencing Court begins on Wednesday, May 20, the trial of Judge Amado Yuruhan, accused of sexually harassing a cleaner at the Filadelfia Courthouse in October 2022. The case, reported two days after the incident, will be analyzed by judges Carlos Lezcano, Myrian Núñez, and Shirley Romero.

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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 3:04 PM

Lawyer to stand trial for installing GPS and cameras at ex-wife's home

A 38-year-old lawyer will face trial for allegedly installing a GPS device on his ex-wife's car and hidden cameras at her residence. Prosecutor Irma Llano warned that such actions represent dangerous control that can escalate to extreme violence, including femicides, and lamented the low penalties for digital privacy violation crimes.

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World · May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM

Vatican Accelerates Digitization of Catholic Churches Worldwide

The Holy See has initiated a progressive digitization process in Catholic parishes and dioceses around the world, aiming to modernize pastoral and administrative management, focusing on sacramental records, communication with the faithful, and virtual catechesis, without replacing in-person work.

Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 2:58 PM

Paraguay exits map of main cocaine routes in South America, InSight Crime points out

A survey by the InSight Crime foundation shows that Paraguay is no longer the central corridor for drug trafficking it was three years ago. With stricter controls and inter-institutional surveillance, cocaine seizures fell from 5.4 tons in 2024 to about 1 ton in 2025, consolidating the country as a hostile environment for criminal logistics.

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Society · May 18, 2026, 2:56 PM

ANDE Launches Operation in Canindeyú to Cut Illegal Connections and Recover G. 1 Billion

The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) has started Operativo Canindeyú 1, mobilizing over 50 employees in four cities of the department to combat energy theft and reduce delinquency. The goal is to execute 2,000 service orders and recover about G. 1 billion in debts, under the threat of up to 10 years in prison based on Law No. 7300/24.

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Economy · May 18, 2026, 2:55 PM

Eating at the counter gets increasingly expensive at Mercado Municipal N.º 1

Traders and consumers at Mercado Municipal N.º 1 report that meal prices have risen due to increases in gas and other inputs. To save money, customers order half portions, while cooks face the challenge of retaining clientele without fully passing on costs.

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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 2:55 PM

Police reinforce bank security in northeastern Itapúa after thwarted robbery attempt in Capitán Meza

The Departmental Directorate of the National Police in Itapúa sent 30 agents from the Special Operations Group (GEO) from Asunción to reinforce bank security in the northeastern region of the department, following a thwarted robbery attempt on Friday, May 15, in Capitán Meza. The preventive action comes after intelligence indicated a possible attack on a bank branch during the extended Independence and Mother's Day holiday.

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