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Threats of school shootings in Paraguay, driven by viral challenges on social media, reveal a lack of family oversight and mobilize the Ministry of Education, Police, and Public Prosecutor's Office to strengthen security and prevention protocols.
mecAn intoxicated Army non-commissioned officer lost control of his vehicle on PY 01 route and collided with a grain truck. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of this Monday, resulted only in material damage. Meanwhile, the president of IPS, Isaías Fretes, presented the results of the vademecum review, announcing the elimination of about a thousand items considered unnecessary.
ipsvademecumThe growth of quick credit apps in Paraguay exposes consumers to interest rates reaching 60% and administrative fees of up to 30% of the borrowed amount, a practice regulated by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) but still escaping authorities' control. The "shadow banking" model is also adopted by appliance retail chains, which inflate prices and impose disguised charges to circumvent usury laws.
bcpProsecutor Amelia Bernal detailed the failures in the investigation of a sexual abuse complaint that preceded the filicide followed by suicide in Lambaré. The victim's mother displayed contradictory behavior, tried to throw herself in front of a vehicle with her son, and threatened to jump from a roof, but the boy was rescued and handed over to an aunt. Medical exams ruled out physical and sexual violence, and the child did not attend psychological interviews, preventing the indictment of any suspect.
lambareamelia-bernalA 35-year-old Brazilian citizen was kidnapped and forced to transfer about 60 million guaranis (45,000 reais) after arranging a meeting via Grindr in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. Seven armed men ambushed him, stole his iPhone 17 Pro Max, and held him hostage for hours to carry out Pix transfers. Police were unable to locate the exact site of the crime.
grindrciudad-del-estepixThe president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, presented this Monday (18) the results of the formulary review, identifying about a thousand products acquired unnecessarily, which expire unused. The measure aims to clean up the Health Fund's finances and redirect resources to effective purchases. President Santiago Peña reiterated support for Fretes until 2028, highlighting spending efficiency and combating evasion as priorities.
ipsisaias-fretesThe phenomenon of 'kodokushi' — people who die in complete isolation — now accounts for about 5% of registered deaths in Japan. Official 2025 data shows 76,941 cases, an increase of 921 from the previous year. The government has created a specific ministry and approved a law to address the social crisis.
japansocial-isolationA football player was detained after assaulting a referee during a youth match between 8 de Diciembre and Cerro Porteño de Caaguazú, causing a facial fracture to the official.
caaguazuThe Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts a cold week in Paraguay, with minimum temperatures between 9°C and 12°C and highs not exceeding 19°C. Isolated rain is expected only in the Chaco and northern Eastern Region.
The 12th edition of Noche de Galerías, Paraguay's largest visual arts event, will be held on May 23, 2026, with 23 participating spaces and, for the first time, a general curator, Ticio Escobar. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Spanish Cultural Center in Asunción and includes the launch of the Young Critical Writing Award.
noche-de-galeriasasuncionticio-escobarcceaasgapaCriminal judge José Agustín Delmás stated that Paraguay's prison legislation, dating from 1970, is completely outdated and does not meet the needs of social reintegration of convicts. He highlighted the creation of execution judges as progress, but warned that the system still operates under a "totally outdated" law.
jose-agustin-delmasThe week begins with low temperatures across Paraguay, while police detain two youths with a fake gun in Luque and a patient's family denounces negligence at the IPS Central Hospital after the death of an elderly man.
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