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President Santiago Peña is accused of denying ties to a digital communicator who received an official credential, while allegations of a smear campaign against government critics grow. The head of Mitic is pressured to resign for allegedly concealing data, and Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez faces corruption accusations from the United States.
santiago-penamiticconmebolSaudi Arabia has launched its first quantum computer, installed at the state-owned Aramco data center, in collaboration with French company Pasqal. The initiative includes the Middle East's first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform, targeting applications in energy, materials, and industry.
aramcopasqalDeolinda Torres de Dick, 67, died on Monday night, May 18, on Route PY19 in Villeta after falling from the motorcycle where she was riding as a passenger and being run over by a truck. The motorcycle driver, Evelin Catalina Pérez Núñez, 20, and the truck driver, Luis Ángel Candia Giménez, 24, were unharmed. Breathalyzer tests for both drivers came back negative. The truck driver was placed in pretrial detention on suspicion of negligent homicide.
villetamotoParaguay's Ministry of Health records an average of 348 weekly dengue notifications, with 57 confirmed cases in the last three weeks, predominantly in the Central Department and Asunción. The DENV-1 serotype has been identified. Two cases of chikungunya have also been confirmed in Pedro Juan Caballero, one imported from Bolivia. Authorities warn to maintain prevention measures even with the cold.
denguechikungunyaUNESCO released on Monday the Spanish version of the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Property, an interactive platform featuring 241 missing items from 47 countries, with notable participation from Spanish-speaking nations, including Paraguay, which contributed two objects. The initiative has already aided in the recovery of pieces such as the gold helmet of Coțofenești from Romania.
unescomuseu-virtualIn an exciting game, San José defeated Olimpia Kings 79-74 on the road in the 11th round of the National Basketball League, avenging a loss from the first round. The victory puts the team in contention for the lead, while the Kings remain at the top.
olimpia-kingssan-josedeportivo-amambayA 16-year-old teenager is hospitalized in intensive care at the Trauma Hospital of Asunción after being run over by a pickup truck in Capiatá, Central Department. The driver, aged 70, tested negative for alcohol but was under the effect of controlled medications. Family members demand the driver's responsibility for the costs.
capiatahospital-de-traumaIn a ceremony at the Argentine Embassy in Asunción, high-ranking military and diplomatic authorities from both countries celebrated the 212th anniversary of the Battle of Montevideo, highlighting friendship, cooperation, and bilateral integration in the defense area.
Thieves stole all food and utensils from the makeshift kitchen of San Lorenzo Basic School in General Resquín, San Pedro, interrupting the Hambre Cero program for two days. Parents denounce the precarious infrastructure and demand action from authorities.
general-resquinsan-pedrohambre-ceroThe Municipal Council for Children and Adolescents (Codeni) of Presidente Franco, Alto Paraná, has extrajudicially notified the parents of three children who refuse to vaccinate them against measles and other preventable diseases. The Family Health Unit of the San Miguel neighborhood reported the case after exhausting attempts at dialogue. If the situation is not regularized, the case will be forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defender's Office, potentially resulting in mandatory vaccination or a penalty of up to three years in prison for violation of the duty of care.
presidente-francoalto-paranacodeniAuthorities from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPBS) and the Social Security Institute (IPS) met to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and expand access to health services, with successful examples in Itapúa and Ayolas. The meeting also addressed challenges such as the shortage of specialized professionals and the need to plan new hospitals under a complementary model.
ipsmspbsitapuaThis Saturday, RC4 Acá Carayá hosts an inter-school equestrian competition with obstacles from 0.30 to 1.20 meters, while awaiting the next stage of the Official Ranking of the Paraguayan Equestrian Sports Federation.
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