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The Superior Electoral Court (TSJE) of Paraguay reaffirmed that internal party elections will take place on June 7, according to the original calendar. Despite requests for review, the court is willing to hold up to two days of technical clarifications on the voting machines, which already underwent an audit in February with participation from parties and international observers.
tsjeOn World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, experts warn about delayed diagnosis and the need for access to biological treatments in Paraguay. The condition, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects quality of life and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Two Belgian multinationals, Jan De Nul and DEME, are competing for the 25-year concession of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, a route that handles 80% of Argentine exports and also serves Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The final decision depends on the economic proposals, while Argentina's Administrative Investigations Prosecutor's Office points to irregularities in the process.
jan-de-nuldememileiIn 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.
Until May 31, artists and technologists from Paraguay and Ibero-America can apply for free scholarships to Expylab 2026, which will take place from August 17 to 29 at the French Alliance of Asunción. The program offers intensive training in extended realities, artificial intelligence, and interactive design, with awards including residencies in Germany and internships in Argentina.
expylabibermediaexpyfestCoach Carlo Ancelotti announced on Monday the 26 players called up for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, with Neymar's return as the main highlight. The team will play friendlies against Panama and Egypt before their opening match against Morocco on June 13.
neymarancelottibrazilworld-cup-2026A pastor on the run from Brazilian justice, accused of sexual abuse, was arrested in Paraguay in a joint Interpol operation. Commissioner Juan Fretes detailed the procedure and the progress of the investigations.
interpolpastorThe Holy See has initiated a progressive digitization process in Catholic parishes and dioceses around the world, aiming to modernize pastoral and administrative management, focusing on sacramental records, communication with the faithful, and virtual catechesis, without replacing in-person work.
Dass Group, a Brazilian manufacturer of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, Umbro, Asics and Champion, has transferred its production line from Argentina to Paraguay, attracted by tax incentives from the Maquila Regime. The new plant, inaugurated in March, received a US$ 40 million investment. While the factory in Coronel Suárez (Buenos Aires) was closed, the unit in Eldorado (Misiones) operates at reduced capacity, generating uncertainty among workers.
argentinamaquilacalzadotextilThe 2026 calendar in Paraguay includes 12 official holidays, including the new National Constitution Day on June 20. Law No. 7,544 allows the Executive Branch to decree up to three additional holidays, which may be used if the Paraguayan national team advances in the 2026 World Cup.
A lawyer was detained this Monday (18) in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, during Operation Omega, an international action against child sexual exploitation. He is suspected of storing, distributing, and selling child sexual abuse material, receiving payments in cryptocurrencies. The investigation, which began in 2019, analyzed over 35,000 files and may lead to further arrests abroad.
alto-paranaIn homilies at the Basilica of Caacupé and the Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez and Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela warned that excessive use of AI can undermine critical thinking and human relationships, based on the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 60th World Communications Day.
caacupeThe Paraguayan play "En Penumbras," written by Santiago Filártiga Lamar and directed by Carlos Arbués, premieres on May 22 at the Casa Argentina auditorium in Asunción. The production, featuring a cast of five actors, explores the discomfort and hypocrisies of a dinner between in-laws, continuing the author's style initiated in "A la luz" (2019).
santiago-filartiga-lamarcarlos-arbuesen-penumbrasRacing Strasbourg pulled off a historic comeback, beating Monaco 5-4 from behind, with three assists from Paraguayan Julio Enciso. The forward ends the season with 12 goals and 9 assists and now joins the Paraguayan national team for the 2026 World Cup.
julio-encisoligue-1Palmeiras released the official medical report of Paraguayan forward Ramón Sosa, who suffered a left ankle sprain during a match against Cruzeiro. The ligament injury is of low severity, does not require surgery, and the estimated recovery time is approximately two weeks, which would make him fit in time for the 2026 World Cup.
ramon-sosapalmeirasWhile the European Union restricts imports of Brazilian beef due to the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, Paraguay claims to have already complied with the regulation since 2023/2024, ensuring the continuity of its exports to the bloc.
senacsaLess than a month before the 2026 World Cup, the Paraguayan national team faces a series of injuries affecting key players, generating uncertainty in the final preparation.
albirrojaInSight Crime data shows an 82.6% drop in cocaine seizures in Paraguay in 2025, indicating the country is no longer a central corridor for trafficking to Europe, following enhanced controls and international cooperation.
insight-crimeenrique-rieraParaguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo finished as runner-up at the ATP Challenger 175 in Valencia, Spain, after losing the final to Serbian Miomir Kecmanović. With this campaign, Vallejo rose to 70th in the world ranking, the best of his career, and now prepares for Roland Garros.
dani-vallejochallenger-valenciaranking-atproland-garrosVisitors to the Iberá Provincial Reserve in Corrientes, Argentina, recorded on video a young jaguar named Ombú calmly walking along the trails of the protected area. The NGO Red Yaguareté highlighted that this is the first time the animal has appeared in a tourist zone, a sign of recovery for the species, which was extinct in the province for more than half a century. Meanwhile, in Amambay, Paraguay, residents spotted a jaguar that is possibly a pregnant female.
yaguareteiberacorrientesamambayParaguayan defender Omar Alderete, of Sunderland, was substituted in the 22nd minute of the match against Everton this Sunday after feeling abdominal pain. The early exit reignites concern for the Paraguayan national team just weeks before the 2026 World Cup.
omar-alderetesunderlandpremier-leagueOn the 80th anniversary of ICOM, International Museum Day (May 18) adopts the motto 'Museums uniting a divided world.' The date celebrates the transformation of these institutions from elitist temples to inclusive and participatory spaces, with emphasis on decolonization and the Paraguayan initiative 'Los museos se muestran.'
icomlos-museos-se-muestranParaguayan attacker Ramón Sosa was forced off the field with an ankle injury during Palmeiras' 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão. The injury, which occurred in the first half, has raised significant concerns for the Paraguayan national team as they prepare for their World Cup debut on June 12th against the United States. Sosa's absence would be a major blow to the squad managed by Gustavo Alfaro.
ramon-sosapalmeirasOn the third Saturday of May, World Whisky Day is celebrated. The date is an opportunity to prepare the classic whisky sour, a cocktail that originated in Iquique, Chile, in 1872, by the hands of English sailor Elliot Stubb. The recipe is simple: whisky, lemon juice, and sugar.
whisky-sourelliot-stubbiquiqueThe 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 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-cuaTania Dimas, a 26-year-old delivery worker from Encarnación, won Telebingo Triple's third 'Un Mundo de Premios' on April 26, 2026, taking home G. 50 million in cash, a car, a motorcycle, and appliances. She decided to give most of the prizes to her mother, Ángela Miranda, as an early Mother's Day gift.
telebingoencarnacionpremioOne month before the 2026 World Cup, Paraguay celebrates Diego Gómez's confidence in his squad but worries about Omar Alderete's injury in the Premier League.
world-cup-2026diego-gomezomar-aldereteinjurypremier-leaguealbirrojaA small, light-colored dog was rescued near República Argentina and Charles de Gaulle streets in Villa Morra. The dog, described as sad and cold, is now in temporary care. Contact numbers are provided for owners.
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