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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 9:20 AM

IPS Removes 817 Medications and Supplies from Vademecum and Initiates Audit of Contracts and Rentals

Paraguay's Social Security Institute (IPS) announced the exclusion of 817 medications and supplies from its vademecum as part of a broad administrative and financial review. The measure aims to eliminate obsolete or unproven products, while the institution faces reports of shortages and irregularities in purchases and property management. IPS President Isaías Fretes and Executive Branch Auditor General Alberto Cabrera lead the audit covering rental contracts, properties, and inventories.

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Health · May 18, 2026, 9:09 AM

IPS to Eliminate 817 Unused Supplies and Announces Property Audit

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.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 9:05 AM

Fire at Limpio Market Exposes Risks of Old Electrical Installations and Lack of Hydrants

A fire hit two stalls at the Limpio Market, reigniting traders' concerns about outdated wiring and the absence of hydrants in the area. Firefighters controlled the flames, but the lack of infrastructure hampered the response.

World · May 18, 2026, 9:01 AM

Operation Omega: Lawyer Arrested in Santa Rita on Suspicion of Selling Child Sexual Abuse Material via Cryptocurrencies

A lawyer was detained this Monday (18) in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, during Operation Omega, an international action against child sexual exploitation. He is suspected of storing, distributing, and selling child sexual abuse material, receiving payments in cryptocurrencies. The investigation, which began in 2019, analyzed over 35,000 files and may lead to further arrests abroad.

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Society · May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

Paraguay's Maquila Reaches US$471 Million in Exports and Attracts Global Sportswear Brands

Paraguay's maquila regime recorded exports of US$471 million in the first four months of 2026, an increase of US$83 million compared to the same period in 2025. The sector generated 1,154 new jobs and approved 24 new investment programs. Additionally, brands such as Fila, Umbro, Nike, ASICS, and Champion are already producing in the country, with emphasis on the partnership between Grupo Texcin and Grupo Dass.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 9:00 AM

22-year-old man unharmed after pickup truck overturns in Asunción

The accident occurred on Avenida Médicos del Chaco in the Nazareth neighborhood when the vehicle collided with a tree and overturned. The driver, Arnaldo Díaz, 22, did not suffer serious injuries.

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Politics · May 18, 2026, 8:45 AM

Operation Umbral 2.5 Transfers 361 Female Inmates to New Women's Prison in Emboscada Without Incidents

Paraguay's Ministry of Justice concluded this Sunday the transfer of 361 women deprived of liberty from six penitentiaries to the Penitentiary Complex for Women Deprived of Liberty (COMPLE) in Emboscada. The operation, named Umbral 2.5, was carried out jointly with the National Police and the Armed Forces, with no incidents reported.

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Politics · May 18, 2026, 8:40 AM

Paraguay carries out largest transfer of inmates to new women's prison in Emboscada

Paraguay's Ministry of Justice executed operation "Umbral 2.5", transferring about 225 women from six prisons to the new Women's Penitentiary Complex in Emboscada, Cordillera department. The action aims to centralize the female prison population and improve detention conditions.

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Security & Justice · May 18, 2026, 8:20 AM

Young woman reports assault after refusing hug in General Artigas; suspect detained

A 19-year-old woman reported being assaulted in the neck by a 44-year-old man after refusing a hug at a soccer field in the 4th neighborhood of General Artigas. The suspect, Gustavo Brítez Benítez, turned himself in to police and was detained.

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Society · May 18, 2026, 8:20 AM

Reading Club 'Voces Femeninas' Brings Together Paraguayan and German Authors in Asunción

The Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute (ICPA) launches the reading club 'Voces Femeninas', coordinated by writer Estela Asilvera, with free meetings starting May 18. The initiative promotes contemporary literature by six Paraguayan and German authors, with biweekly sessions in Spanish.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 8:06 AM

Las Residentas Corridor Viaduct Works Alter Traffic on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue Until May 26

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.

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Health · May 18, 2026, 8:00 AM

IPS turns to Clínicas and San Jorge while its own angiographs remain inoperative

With both IPS angiographs out of service, the pension fund signed agreements with Hospital de Clínicas and Hospital San Jorge to handle urgent cases. Five insured individuals have already been treated. The pension fund states that one device will be repaired soon and that it will begin the process to acquire three new machines.

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