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The Argentine group Tinku Marka, known for its fusion of ancestral and contemporary music, has announced plans for a tour of Paraguay, including cities such as Asunción, Encarnación, and Ciudad del Este. The band was awarded 'Revelation of the Night' at the 2025 Festival of the Paraguay River.
tinku-markamusicaDue to road corridor works, a 300-meter stretch of the Silvio Pettirossi highway has been closed, with a detour implemented. Drivers are seeking alternative routes to avoid congestion during peak hours.
TSJE Minister Jorge Bogarín González stated there is a campaign of hatred and discredit against the voting machines, which have been used in previous elections without issues. The opposition and dissident Colorados request an audit, but the TSJE says it has already been carried out.
erico-galeanoParaguay's Public Prosecutor's Office has filed three new complaints against magistrates, civil servants, and lawyers for alleged participation in the so-called 'promissory note mafia,' a scheme that between 2022 and 2024 allegedly benefited collection companies with fraudulent express garnishments.
Truck drivers have been stranded for 40 days in the Chaco region of Paraguay due to the poor condition of the roads, which prevents vehicle passage. Many have already abandoned their trucks at the site.
chacoThe chief of staff of the ANR, Eduardo González, stated that Senator Lilian Samaniego requested the postponement of the Colorado Party's internal elections, but she denies the accusation and demands an audit of the voting machines. The TEP guarantees that the audit will be carried out without altering the calendar.
anrteplilian-samaniegoThe Trial Court has set June 3 as the start of the oral trial of Alexandre Rodríguez Gomes, son of the late deputy Eulalio Lalo Gomes, accused of international drug trafficking, money laundering, and criminal association. The prosecution alleges that the Gomes clan moved G. 175.526 million between 2015 and 2021 and laundered money for drug trafficker Jarvis Chimenes Pavão.
lalo-gomesclan-gomesA man, apparently Brazilian, was shot in San Pedro in an alleged sicariato attack. The victim, who worked as a panel beater, was taken to the Regional Hospital and underwent surgery; his health condition is unknown.
sicariatosan-pedrohospital-regionalOn the morning of this Monday, an alleged hostage robbery was recorded in Villa Morra, Asunción. The vehicle was carrying G. 107 million. Sub-officer Pablo Vigil reported that the criminals broke the driver's window and abandoned the car 10 km from the scene.
villa-morrapablo-vigilDeputy Luis “Tiki” González Vaesken, of the dissident Colorado movement Añeteté, defended the need to strengthen oversight systems at polling stations for the upcoming elections, amid doubts about the reliability of voting machines supplied by the Comitia-MSA Consortium, which had previously been disqualified in an earlier tender.
colorado-anetetealto-paranaOn May 30, Calle Palma will host the second edition of the Palmear ‘Sem Fronteiras’ Fair, featuring cuisine, dances, and music from 17 countries, promoting integration between immigrant communities and Paraguayan society on the eve of National Immigrant Week.
Economist and former mayor of Asunción, Martín Burt, stated that Paraguay has the conditions to significantly reduce poverty in the short term, focusing on employment, education, and comprehensive support for vulnerable families. He highlighted the country's macroeconomic stability and natural resources, as well as official data showing that more than 213,000 Paraguayans left poverty in 2025 and extreme poverty stands at 2.4%.
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