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Paraguay's Ministry of Justice has eliminated cash in the prisons of Emboscada and Minga Guazú, replacing it with electronic wallets activated by fingerprint reading. The measure aims to curb bribery, coercion, and organized crime control within prisons, with real-time monitoring and deposit limits.
Paraguay's Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) issued a warning about the growth of digital fraud, such as phishing and identity theft, and released recommendations to prevent citizens from falling victim to cybercriminals.
miticphishingINE data show that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in the past year, up from 81.6% in 2024. Young people lead, women outpace men, and Asunción has the highest rate (90.9%). Despite progress, inequalities persist between urban and rural areas.
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in the last evaluated period. Young people aged 25 to 29 lead with 97.1%, while inequality between urban areas (88.2%) and rural areas persists, with San Pedro and Caazapá recording the lowest rates.
ineinternet-accessdigital-dividePope Leo XIV created a Vatican commission for artificial intelligence; in Paraguay, religious leaders warn about risks and priests already use the technology with caution.
The Specialized Court for Organized Crime has formally received data extracted from the cell phone of Lindomar Reges Furtado, sentenced to 37 years in prison in Brazil for drug trafficking. The information will be translated and analyzed to verify a possible link with former minister Arnaldo Giuzzio, accused of aggravated passive bribery.
arnaldo-giuzziolindomar-reges-furtadoThe president of the National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt), Benjamín Barán, stated that Paraguay has not yet built data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, but possesses a solid base of trained professionals, including about 20 PhDs and 200 master's degree holders in Computer Science, as well as scholarship recipients from the Becal program.
conacytbecalThe growth of quick credit apps in Paraguay exposes consumers to interest rates reaching 60% and administrative fees of up to 30% of the borrowed amount, a practice regulated by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) but still escaping authorities' control. The "shadow banking" model is also adopted by appliance retail chains, which inflate prices and impose disguised charges to circumvent usury laws.
bcpOn World Telecommunications Day, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported that 85.4% of the population aged 10 or older accessed the internet in 2025, with women and urban areas leading, although the exclusion of Boquerón and Alto Paraguay limits the data's scope.
ineinternet-accessdigital-dividetelecommunications-dayparaguay-digitalParaguay's National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) has announced the pilot plan "Pya'e Porã", which uses digital tools to streamline trademark procedures. The initiative includes public webinars starting May 21.
dinapiwebinarINE data released on World Telecommunications Day show that 85.4% of Paraguayans aged 10 or older used the internet in 2025, with highlights for women, young people, and urban areas.
In a homily at the Basilica of Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela cautioned against the societal risks of artificial intelligence, urging a return to authentic human connection and warning of manipulation, passive consumption, and emotional dependence on technology.
caacupeDiego Garzón, from Colombia's Ministry of Labor, argued that Paraguay should invest in technical training in areas such as data mining and engineering to absorb the demand for new jobs generated by artificial intelligence. The warning comes after the announcement of an AI center in partnership with Taiwan, which drew criticism over the lack of specialized professionals in the country.
Paraguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) announced the pilot plan ‘Pya’e Porã’, which promises to accelerate and simplify trademark registration through new digital tools. The initiative includes a series of free webinars, starting on May 21.
dinapiwebinarTwo people on a motorcycle, using a food-delivery backpack as a disguise, snatched a woman's cellphone while she waited at a bus stop in Luque, Paraguay. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police are investigating.
deliveryluqueWith Mother's Day approaching, Paraguayan retail is seeing strong movement, led by household appliances and boosted by demand for technology, especially TVs for the 2026 World Cup. Consumers prioritize price and financing, and e-commerce complements physical stores.
Paraguay's FEPY announces EmprendeTECH, a free event on June 5, 2026, featuring Google for Education and Oracle Next Education to boost AI and digital transformation for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
fepyemprendetechgoogle-for-educationoracle-next-educationAttorney Noelia Núñez has filed an action before Paraguay's Supreme Court seeking to reinstate a 12-year prison sentence for Axel Fabián López, convicted of sexually abusing a former beauty queen in 2017. The Appeals Chamber annulled the conviction and ordered a third trial, citing a missing apostille on a digital medical certificate. Núñez denounces institutional violence and revictimization.
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