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Senator Celeste Amarilla (PLRA) strongly criticized the Senate Board for dedicating time to symbolic projects, such as declaring the 'National Day of Vori Vori', while the country faces a public health crisis, lack of medicines, and corruption allegations, especially at the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS).
celeste-amarillaPolice and the Public Prosecutor's Office carried out an operation in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, seizing cell phones, computers and documents in an investigation into child sexual abuse.
santa-ritaalto-paranaA large fire destroyed two commercial establishments at the Limpio Municipal Market in the Central Department on Sunday afternoon. Six fire companies prevented the flames from spreading, but the lack of hydrants on site forced the use of water tanker trucks, reviving long-standing complaints from merchants about precarious electrical installations and difficult access to water.
Paraguay's Comptroller General's Office has initiated a summary proceeding against former Senator Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera for failing to submit his sworn asset declaration within the legal 15-business-day deadline after leaving office. Vera claims forgetfulness and says he is organizing the documentation, while the Comptroller's Office warns that the fine could reach 100% of his salary, depending on the days of delay.
The so-called 'Grindr Gang' has allegedly carried out another robbery in Ciudad del Este, this time in the San Rafael neighborhood, stealing about 60 million guaranis. The group uses dating apps to lure victims. Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the case.
ciudad-del-estecrimeThe Directorate of Meteorology of Paraguay forecasts a week of intense cold, with minimum temperatures between 7°C and 14°C and highs up to 20°C. The weather will remain cold to cool, with winds from the south and low probability of rain in most of the country.
Basa Capital presents a new tool that allows creating multiple investment sub-accounts with specific goals. Santo Tomás launches a special edition 'Empaque Paraguay' in honor of football and tradition. Keiki celebrates Mother's Day with a collection of floral arrangements.
basa-capitalsanto-tomaskeikiThe president of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), Benjamín Barán, stated that Paraguay has not yet built data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, but possesses a solid base of trained professionals, including about 20 PhDs and 200 master's degree holders in Computer Science, as well as scholarship recipients from the Becal program.
conacytbecalParaguay's Directorate of Meteorology reports that the arrival of a cold front will keep temperatures low and mornings freezing across much of the country throughout the week, with the possibility of light drizzle.
In the early hours of Monday, unknown individuals fired multiple shots at Lavadero Conesul in Pedro Juan Caballero and left a note in Portuguese with collection threats. The attack comes days after the Pax Conesul funeral home, owned by the same person, was also targeted by gunfire. Police are investigating the motive.
pedro-juan-caballerolavadero-conesullucia-morel-alvesDass Group, a Brazilian manufacturer of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, Umbro, Asics and Champion, has transferred its production line from Argentina to Paraguay, attracted by tax incentives from the Maquila Regime. The new plant, inaugurated in March, received a US$ 40 million investment. While the factory in Coronel Suárez (Buenos Aires) was closed, the unit in Eldorado (Misiones) operates at reduced capacity, generating uncertainty among workers.
argentinamaquilacalzadotextilThe Specialized Court for Organized Crime has set June 3, 2026, as the start date for the oral trial of Alexandre Rodrigues Gomes, accused of international drug trafficking, money laundering, and criminal association. The defendant was arrested in August 2024, on the same day his father, Congressman Eulalio “Lalo” Gomes, died in a confrontation with police during simultaneous operations.
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