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Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete, of Sunderland, was substituted in the 22nd minute of the match against Everton this Sunday after feeling abdominal pain. The early exit reignites concern for the Paraguayan national team just weeks before the 2026 World Cup.
omar-alderetesunderlandpremier-leagueWith a fictive sanction date of May 21, the Chamber of Deputies must vote on a bill aimed at curbing the so-called 'Promissory Note Mafia,' a scheme that executes multiple collections with the same document. The proposal, drafted jointly with the Supreme Court, includes the custody of original titles in the courts and automatic return to the debtor after payment.
Starting tomorrow, Calle Presbítero Justo Román, between Avenida Roa Bastos and Comandante Luis González, will be closed for 45 days for storm drainage works in the Cuenca Santo Domingo. Residents and merchants denounce chaos and neglect, with open sewers and poor asphalt.
asuncioncuenca-santo-domingoFrom May 18 to 25, Thyroid Week 2026 offers free consultations, ultrasounds, and biopsies at 20 hospitals in Paraguay. The initiative, by the Paraguayan Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SPEM) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Hospital de Clínicas, and the IPS, follows a session in Pedro Juan Caballero where 7 suspected cancer cases were identified among 19 procedures.
The National Secretariat of Culture, the Paraguayan Institute of Crafts, the Pussineri Foundation and the Municipality of Piribebuy, with support from UNESCO, launched a mastery contest for the elaboration of the Poncho Para’i of 60 Stripes, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The in-person competition will be on May 20 at the Demetrio Ortiz Cultural Center in Piribebuy.
piribebuyunescoThe Paraguayan diplomatic representation in Berlin brought together the resident community to celebrate the 215th anniversary of National Independence with dances, live music, typical cuisine, and raffles, strengthening cultural ties.
A pursuit by Brazil's Military Highway Police that began in Ponta Porã ended in Paraguay's Amambay department, leaving one woman dead and a man detained after their vehicle crashed into a pool.
pedro-juan-caballeroponta-poraOn World Hypertension Day, health authorities emphasize the importance of early detection and control of blood pressure, a condition affecting 1.4 billion people worldwide and the leading preventable cause of premature death. The date also exposes challenges in the Paraguayan healthcare system, such as a case of negligence at the IPS Central Hospital.
hospital-centralA 28-year-old man was discovered dead inside a fully incinerated car in Cambyretá, Itapúa, with a bullet wound to the head. Authorities are investigating the case as a homicide.
cambyretaitapuafrancisco-saucedoUnder the motto 'Let's Clean Our Costanera', the Taiwan Embassy and the Asunción City Hall organized a large cleanup drive along the Paraguayan capital's waterfront. The action, which involved volunteers and local entities, highlighted the severe pollution of the Mburicaó, Antequera, and Las Mercedes creeks, which dump tons of garbage and sewage into Asunción Bay. Experts point out that without basic sanitation and enforcement, such drives are merely palliative.
With the drop in temperatures, families of inpatients at the General Hospital of San Lorenzo (Calle’i) face cold nights in an improvised tent, with leaks and wind. Despite the difficulties, solidarity among the companions helps them endure the wait.
Rafael Antonio García Aguayo, 42, was shot in the abdomen upon arriving at his business on Saturday night (16) in San Antonio, Central Department. The criminals, who acted with privileged information, fled without taking anything. The victim is hospitalized at the Trauma Hospital of Asunción, out of danger.
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