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The Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (MINNA) and the National Police are intensifying prevention campaigns against child sexual abuse, with emphasis on family education, the school environment, and online safety. The new strategy includes educational guides, stricter penalties, and a proposal to regulate children's access to the internet.
minnaThe Directorate of Meteorology of Paraguay forecasts a Saturday (16) with temperatures between 22°C and 27°C, scattered rain and electrical storms, especially in the north and east of the country. There is a risk of hail and winds up to 80 km/h. Instability should persist on Sunday, with a sharp drop in temperatures starting Monday.
Residents of Yabebyry, Misiones, blocked the road connecting San Ignacio and Yabebyry on May 16, 2026, to demand immediate repairs due to severe deterioration, including deep potholes that pose safety risks for drivers and motorcyclists. The protest follows prolonged inaction by municipal, departmental, and national authorities.
misionessan-ignacioyabebyryArgentine band Tan Biónica returns to Asunción on October 10 for a performance at Arena Asunción, bringing their first new album in ten years, 'El Regreso', and collaborations with Nicki Nicole, Andrés Calamaro, and Airbag.
tan-bionicaarena-asuncionel-regresolinkearteA man with a prior record allegedly stole tools and a battery from a Ypané home early Friday, then returned hours later. Recognized by the victim, he fled into a private residence where residents subdued him until police arrived.
ypaneburglaryarrestUruguayan Gianina García Troche, charged with money laundering in the framework of Operation A Ultranza, gave her second investigative statement on May 12, just days before the deadline for the Public Prosecutor's Office to present its conclusive request. The proceeding was carried out at the Emboscada prison by prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak, who investigates the alleged creation of companies to conceal drug trafficking funds obtained by her partner, Sebastián Marset.
a-ultranzagianina-garciadeny-yoon-paksebastian-marsetgianina-garcia-trocheThe District Hospital of Horqueta has regained its own water supply after the rehabilitation of its artesian well, which had been inactive for several years. The work was made possible through efforts by Deputy Arturo Urbieta with the National Environmental Sanitation Service (SENASA).
arturo-urbietahorquetaThe Court of Appeals for Childhood and Adolescence of the Capital confirmed the possibility of demanding child support from grandparents when the father repeatedly fails to meet the obligation. The decision, which was not appealed to the Supreme Court, establishes a relevant precedent for cases of prolonged default.
Data from the Bancard platform indicates a 24% increase in electronic payments in Paraguay between January and April 2026, with notable growth in debit (+32%) and a reduction in the average ticket, reflecting greater use of own funds and atomization of consumption.
bancardParaguay's National Directorate of Public Procurement (DNCP) concluded there is no evidence that Alejandro Domínguez Pérez, son of the Conmebol president, directly participated in the bidding process or execution of the diesel supply contract between Petropar and Doha Holding Group LLC. The agency opened administrative summary proceedings against seven individuals linked to the company but excluded Domínguez Pérez due to lack of proof of effective exercise of management or representation functions.
dncppetropardoha-holdingalejandro-dominguez-perezA chase initiated by the Brazilian Military Highway Police ended tragically in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, when a fleeing vehicle rolled over and fell into a swimming pool, killing a woman who was a passenger.
pedro-juan-caballeroponta-poraThe Specialized Economic Crimes Trial Court postponed to August 24 the trial of former Peace Judge of La Catedral, Nathalia Guadalupe Garcete Aquino, accused of misconduct in the scheme known as the 'promissory note mafia'. Pending appeals and a challenge against the appellate judges motivated the new postponement.
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