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A police operation targeting suspected drug trafficking in Mayor Otaño led to a chase, a shootout, the death of one suspect, the arrest of another, and the seizure of two vehicles loaded with marijuana.
mayor-otanoBrazil's Federal Court sentenced drug trafficker Lindomar Reges Furtado to 37 years in prison for leading an organization that exported more than six tons of cocaine to Europe. Furtado had escaped in 2022 during Operation Turf in Paraguay and was captured in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.
lindomar-reges-furtadosenadA government official within the orbit of Lower House President Raúl Latorre has experienced a significant salary increase, more than doubling his earnings in a short period, coinciding with his recent graduation. The official's pay rose from G. 2.8 million to over G. 29.5 million in less than a year, with a substantial jump occurring shortly before he officially registered his university degree.
raul-latorreA severe food shortage in Paraguay is driving up child malnutrition rates, with the government struggling to distribute aid and international organizations warning of a worsening humanitarian situation.
Diego Garzón, from Colombia's Ministry of Labor, argued that Paraguay should invest in technical training in areas such as data mining and engineering to absorb the demand for new jobs generated by artificial intelligence. The warning comes after the announcement of an AI center in partnership with Taiwan, which drew criticism over the lack of specialized professionals in the country.
The total balance of credit cards in the Paraguayan banking system exceeded G. 6.6 trillion (about US$ 1.1 billion), with annual growth of 30.6%, tripling the pace of the economy. Default rates reach 7.9% in lower-middle credit brackets, while the government considers inflation controlled, contrasting with consumers' reality.
bcpThe president of IPS, Isaías Ricardo Fretes, exposes the rot of corruption that unites politics, economic elite, and bureaucracy in Paraguay. While resignations of Cartist senators generate hope, the choice of a questioned prosecutor for judge reveals the system's resistance.
ipsThe country sees macroeconomic deterioration, with a structural deficit above 2% of GDP and exhaustion of growth engines: labor force and hydroelectric power. Experts point to the need for deep reforms and credible commitments.
fiscal-deficititaipuyacyretalabor-forceDespite positive macroeconomic indicators, sectoral growth is uneven, with agro-exports and trade leading, while industry and construction advance slowly. The exchange rate and a possible minimum wage increase generate tensions.
From March 5 to 8, 2026, Berlin hosted the Gran Chaco Americano 360° Week, bringing together indigenous leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs to showcase bioeconomy initiatives, forest conservation, and sustainable development from the second largest forest in South America. The event, part of the Impacto Verde project funded by the European Union, included panels, business rounds, and an immersive experience that attracted over a thousand visitors.
gran-chacoThe article reflects on the influence of Machiavellian thought on Paraguayan politics, contrasting the vision of the selfish individual with the need for strong institutions and ethically formed citizens to sustain republican democracy.
On the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the Church recalls Jesus' missionary mandate to the disciples and the promise of his constant presence until the end of time. The reflection, based on the Gospel of Matthew and quotes from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaría, invites the faithful to renew apostolic zeal and bring the Gospel to all areas of life.
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