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Infrastructure · May 19, 2026, 12:10 PM

Vehicle falls into crater on Pozo Favorito Street in Mariano Roque Alonso; residents criticize mayor

In the early hours of Tuesday, a car fell into a deep hole on Pozo Favorito Street in the Central neighborhood of Mariano Roque Alonso, Central Department. The driver, Medardo Olmedo, was unharmed, but the vehicle had to be removed by a tow truck. Residents attribute the asphalt collapse to the rupture of Essap pipes and recent rains, and criticize the administration of Mayor Carolina Aranda for lack of maintenance.

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Infrastructure · May 19, 2026, 8:00 AM

MOPC Transfers Costanera Sul Electrical Grid to ANDE and Ornamental Lighting to Asunción Municipality

The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) will formalize the transfer of the medium and low voltage electrical grid of Costanera Sul to the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), while the Asunción Municipality will take over ornamental lighting. The decision was made in a strategic meeting among authorities from the three institutions, who also discussed improvements in lighting for priority areas such as La Victoria Avenue and the Asunción Bus Terminal.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 7:54 PM

MOPC Maintains Detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue for Future Corridor Works

Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) informed that temporary detours on Silvio Pettirossi Avenue, between Elizardo Aquino and Ñu Guasu avenues, remain in effect for the construction of the foundation heads of the viaduct for the Las Residentas road corridor. The measure, expected to last about ten days, alters traffic in both directions and requires increased driver attention.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 7:54 PM

Collision Between Pickup Trucks Leaves Two Lightly Injured at Unmarked Intersection in Villa Morra

Two pickup trucks collided on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Del Maestro and O'Higgins streets in the Villa Morra neighborhood of Asunción. The impact threw a white Kia against an electrical pole, which prevented it from overturning. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Residents and workers in the area denounce the lack of stop signs at the intersection, cited as a recurring cause of accidents.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 5:39 PM

After three months of delay, third-year students at CTN return to in-person classes amid unfinished construction

Third-year students at the Colégio Técnico Nacional (CTN) finally began in-person classes this Monday, after nearly three months of delay due to infrastructure works financed by Itaipú and executed by the MEC. The works, still incomplete, sparked protests and reports of theft of materials. About 500 students returned to classrooms, while 1,000 first- and second-year students continue with virtual learning.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 5:13 PM

New Blockade in Asunción: City Hall Closes Road for 45 Days, Isolating Affluent Neighborhoods Amid Delays and Fund Diversion

The Asunción City Hall closed a section of Presbítero Justo Román Street for 45 days for storm drainage works in the Santo Domingo basin. The measure further isolates the Manorá and Santo Domingo neighborhoods, which already suffer from traffic collapse. The work, promised by former mayor Óscar Rodríguez with funds from G8 bonds, is delayed and marked by allegations of fund diversion.
Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 4:11 PM

Attorney General Removes Jorge Sosa García from Alto Paraná Deputy Office After Three Years of Questioned Management

Paraguay's Attorney General, Emiliano Rolón Fernández, removed Jorge Sosa García from the position of deputy prosecutor for Area X of the Alto Paraná department after three years of performance considered inefficient. The measure, formalized by Resolution No. 1652, aims to reorganize the Public Ministry and takes effect on May 26, 2026. The replacement will be Celso José Sanabria González, who previously served in Ñeembucú. The decision comes less than a month after Rolón Fernández's visit to Ciudad del Este, where he participated in an international prosecutors' meeting and met with local authorities. The Alto Paraná Regional Prosecutor's Office faces a backlog of cases, lack of infrastructure, and complaints from lawyers about slow investigations.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 11:45 AM

Asunción's Microcenter in Collapse: Residents Denounce Abandonment and Ineffective Million-Dollar Management

Asunción's microcenter faces a road crisis with destroyed manholes, disintegrated asphalt, and stagnant water, while the city hall spent US$ 18.2 million on pothole patching in 2025 with no visible results. The administration of Mayor Luis Bello (ANR-HC) is criticized for inheriting the model of predecessor Óscar “Nenecho” Rodríguez, who diverted G. 512 billion from bonds to current expenses.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 11:34 AM

Ñemby Mayor Postpones Preliminary Hearing Again Over Gs. 700 Million Embezzlement

Ñemby Mayor Tomás Olmedo (ANR-FR) obtained another postponement of his preliminary hearing, which would decide whether he would stand trial for the alleged embezzlement of over Gs. 700 million. The suspension occurred due to a pending decision in the Court of Appeals. Olmedo also faces a municipal intervention request frozen in the Chamber of Deputies since 2024.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 11:21 AM

Residents of Chako’i Demand Improvements to Rural Road Hindering Production Flow

Inhabitants of the Chako’i community in San Juan Bautista, Misiones, have been requesting for years the restoration of a 4 km stretch that connects the community to the city. The narrow road, lacking proper drainage, prevents vehicle traffic and hinders the transport of agricultural products for 25 families. The city government states that work will begin this week.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 6:31 AM

Drunk military officer causes collision on PY 01 route; IPS presents vademecum review

An intoxicated Army non-commissioned officer lost control of his vehicle on PY 01 route and collided with a grain truck. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of this Monday, resulted only in material damage. Meanwhile, the president of IPS, Isaías Fretes, presented the results of the vademecum review, announcing the elimination of about a thousand items considered unnecessary.

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Infrastructure · May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

MEC Promises to Resume Stalled Works at CTN Encarnación After Eight Months of Abandonment

The Departmental Directorate in Itapuã of the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) confirmed that works at the National Technical College of Encarnación were suspended due to administrative and contractual issues, and committed to resuming them in the second half of May. The school community, which had reported the abandonment since August 2025, awaits the fulfillment of the promise.

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Infrastructure · May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Peña reinforces support for Felipito amid internal dispute in the Colorado Party in San Lorenzo

President Santiago Peña visited the restoration works of Avelino Martínez Avenue in San Lorenzo alongside Mayor Felipe Salomón and Senator Óscar Salomón, a gesture of political backing during the electoral pre-campaign. The project, executed by EDB Construções, had a final cost of G. 242.7 billion, with an overrun of G. 87.6 billion, justified by the Ministry of Public Works as price updates and work complexity. The visit occurs amid a strong internal dispute in the ANR, where Salomón seeks reelection against Édgar López, supported by Horacio Cartes. Engineer Enrique Díaz Benza, owner of the construction company, suggested renaming the avenue to General Andrés Rodríguez, but Peña said the decision lies with the population.

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Infrastructure · May 16, 2026, 3:14 PM

Cold and Precariousness: Relatives of Patients at San Lorenzo Hospital Cry Out for Dignity

Under a dirty, torn tarp, with old mattresses and broken chairs, dozens of relatives face the cold and humidity while accompanying patients at the General Hospital of San Lorenzo, known as Calle'i. The situation, denounced by those who spend days and nights there, exposes the lack of infrastructure from the Ministry of Public Health.

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Infrastructure · May 16, 2026, 1:36 PM

Dense Fog Covers Asunción and Central; Meteorology Explains Difference Between Fog and Mist

A dense fog covered Asunción and cities of the Central Department on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and affecting ground and air traffic. The Director of Meteorology, Eduardo Mingo, explained that the phenomenon is called fog when visibility is less than one kilometer, and mist when it is greater. The Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Luque recorded low visibility, but no flights were canceled, according to Dinac.
Infrastructure · May 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

Temporary 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.

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Infrastructure · May 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

Asunción Residents Fear Ferreira Creek Overflow, Demand Long-Awaited MOPC Works

Over 150 families in Asunción's Republicano and Roberto L. Petit neighborhoods live in fear of another overflow of the Ferreira Creek, which flooded on May 3, 2026. Residents have been demanding protective works for over a decade, with a house and a school at imminent risk. The municipality has referred the case to the MOPC, but administrative delays persist, according to neighbors.

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Infrastructure · May 12, 2026, 5:02 PM

Paraguay Senate Approves Commuter Train Project, Sends to Lower House

Paraguay's Senate granted half-sanction to the Commuter Train (Tren de Cercanías) project on May 12, 2026, during an extraordinary session. The bill, which includes modifications, now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for final debate. The government-backed initiative aims to modernize public transport, carrying 40,000 passengers daily with a $450 million investment and creating 20,000 jobs during construction.

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Infrastructure · May 12, 2026, 4:55 PM

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies Declares IPS in Emergency Amid Political Controversy

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies gave preliminary approval to a bill declaring the Social Security Institute (IPS) in emergency, citing severe shortages of medicines, infrastructure decay, and operational collapse. The move sparked criticism from opposition and dissident lawmakers who accused the ruling party of hypocrisy for backing the measure after years of defending the previous administration.

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