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Francisco Colmán Acosta, 23, was found dead with a stab wound in the Uj'e Lhavos indigenous community in Filadelfia. Police arrested Esteban Ariel Insfrán Cambista, 24, who is held at the Loma Plata police station pending investigation.
filadelfiauj-e-lhavosOn the penultimate matchday of the 2026 Apertura tournament, Cerro Porteño and Nacional play at the same time, both vying for second place. Cerro hosts Sportivo Trinidense while Nacional visits Rubio Ñu. Olimpia, already crowned champion, won a dramatic late match against Recoleta.
aperturacerro-portenonacionalapertura-2026Olimpia, already crowned Apertura 2026 champions, defeated Recoleta FC 1-0 on Friday at Estadio Erico Galeano in Capiatá. Eduardo Delmás scored the only goal in the first half. Both teams fielded reserve lineups ahead of their respective international fixtures: Olimpia faces Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana, while Recoleta prepares for La Gran Conquista against Deportivo Cuenca.
olimpiarecoleta-fccopa-sudamericanaapertura-2026The Paraguayan Navy has opened the Brazilian Navy ship Almirante Leverger for free public visits at the Port of Asunción from May 14 to 16, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and showcase naval operations.
almirante-levergerParaguay's top tennis player Daniel Vallejo defeated world No. 39 Zizou Bergs to reach the semifinals of the ATP Challenger 175 in Valencia, marking his first semifinal at this level and the 14th Challenger semifinal of his career.
daniel-vallejoatp-challengervalenciasemifinalThe microcenter of Asunción was left covered in food and beverage waste after the May 14 Independence Day celebrations, with the Plaza de Armas particularly affected. Around 50 municipal workers began cleanup at 6 a.m. on May 15.
asuncionindependence-dayForeign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano stated that Paraguay sought diplomatic talks with China, but Beijing's demand to sever ties with Taiwan halted progress. He emphasized that Paraguay will not accept such conditions, reaffirming its alliance with Taiwan based on shared democratic values.
chinataiwanruben-ramirez-lezcanosantiago-penaIn Cabañas, Caacupé, three mothers—Deisy Guerrero, Mercedes Colmán, and Rosalba Ortíz—embody the strength and dedication of Paraguayan mothers. Through personal challenges, including caring for a child with multiple health issues, working multiple jobs, and prioritizing family, they demonstrate unwavering love and hope for a better future.
mothers-daycaacupefamilysacrificewomenParaguayan television host Tere Franco, known for her work on Cardinal Romance and the program Vitaminas, marked Mother’s Day on May 15, 2026, with a family gathering. In an interview with ABC Color, she described motherhood as “the greatest miracle and gift” from the Creator and shared her joy in spending time with her children Marilyn, Andrés, Mateo, and Darián.
tere-francocardinal-romancevitaminasA police operation in Ypejhú, Canindeyú, led to the arrest of Saúl Casco Garrido and the seizure of 222 kg of meat, a car, a rifle, and machetes in an abigeato case. The suspect claimed ownership of the abandoned vehicle and said relatives fled. The investigation continues.
abigeatocanindeyuypejhuOlimpia, already crowned champions of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, secured a 3-2 victory over Recoleta on May 14 at the Erico Galeano Stadium in Capiatá, as reported by Unicanal.
olimpiarecoletatorneo-aperturaDeputy Daniel Centurión (ANR-Añeteté) has proposed eliminating the entire Administrative Council of the Social Security Institute (IPS), calling it a corrupt and patronage-ridden body. He advocates strengthening oversight agencies instead.
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