Paraguay's Onion and Basalt Sectors Show Contrasting Fortunes
Paraguay's onion production faces climate-related delays but promises profitability, while the basalt industry, led by Alto Paraná, posts strong economic figures.
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Pedro Juan Caballero Mother Raised Six Children Alone, Now Shares Her Story
Rosalina Barreto Viuda de Gómez, a 69-year-old mother in Pedro Juan Caballero, raised six children alone after her husband's death, working on farms and in a school canteen. She now sells empanadas and advises new mothers to educate their children with discipline.
pedro-juan-caballeromotherrosalina-barretosingle-motherfamilyEncarnación’s Tereré Vendor Evelia Silva Reflects on Raising Eight Children Alone
At 72, Evelia Silva, a well-known tereré vendor in Encarnación’s Plaza de Armas, shares her story of resilience as a single mother who raised eight children after leaving two abusive relationships. She credits dialogue, hard work, and faith for her family’s success.
evelia-silvaterere-vendorencarnacionmothersingle-motherWaffles with Dulce de Leche and Nuts: A Sweet Mother's Day Treat from ABC Color
ABC Color shares a recipe for waffles with dulce de leche and nuts, perfect for celebrating Mother's Day with a homemade breakfast or snack.
wafflesdulce-de-lecheAsunción’s Historic Center draws 120,000 for Paraguay’s 215th Independence Day celebrations
Over 120,000 people filled Asunción’s Historic Center on May 14-15, 2026, for cultural events, concerts, and the Feria Palmear, marking Paraguay’s 215th Independence Day with music, gastronomy, and family activities.
Mother's Day in Paraguay: Mild Temperatures and Scattered Showers Expected
Paraguay's Mother's Day on Friday, May 15, 2026, will bring fresh morning temperatures, afternoon highs of 21–25°C, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered showers with possible thunderstorms in the north and east, according to the Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH).
weathermother-dayforecastIsraeli Forces Kill 15-Year-Old Palestinian in West Bank Stone-Throwing Incident
A 15-year-old Palestinian, Fahd Zaidan Awais, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Al Lubban Al Sharquiya, northern West Bank, after allegedly throwing stones at Israeli vehicles. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the death, while the Israeli military labeled the boy a 'terrorist.'
israelMorning Football Clash in Capiatá: Olimpia vs Recoleta FC
Olimpia and Recoleta FC face off at Estadio Erico Galeano in Capiatá for the Torneo Apertura's 21st round, with Olimpia already crowned champions.
olimpiarecoleta-fccapiataParaguay's Mother's Day: Unpaid Care Work and a Landmark Court Ruling
On Mother's Day, a look at the invisible economic contribution of Paraguayan mothers, who dedicate 61% of their time to unpaid care work, and a historic court decision that for the first time factored in the 'cost of upbringing' when setting child support.
Yacyretá emerges from financial crisis, eyes restructuring and Aña Cuá progress
The Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY) has resolved its financial contingency, resumed works and supplier payments, and is advancing the Aña Cuá project, according to its financial chief. An operational agreement with Argentina and cost-cutting measures have stabilized cash flow, but the lack of a definitive tariff remains a structural challenge.
ebyyacyretaargentinaana-cuaTemporary Traffic Detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue for Viaduct Construction
The Paraguayan Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced temporary traffic detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue from May 16 to 26, 2026, as part of the Corredor Vial Las Residentas project. The detours affect the stretch between Elizardo Aquino and Ñu Guasu avenues due to the construction of foundation heads for a future viaduct aimed at reducing congestion on a key access route to Asunción.
corredor-vial-las-residentasmopcNearly 900,000 Mothers Work in Paraguay, but Gender Gaps Persist
According to data from Paraguay's National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported by Ultima Hora, 876,000 mothers are employed, making up 25.6% of the workforce. However, they face significant wage gaps, high informality, and workplace prejudices, especially against pregnant women and mothers of young children.
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