Paraguay's Public Ministry filed a formal accusation against former prosecutor Egidia Victoria Gómez Denis, for allegedly receiving bribes and delaying investigations to benefit a drug trafficker arrested with 1.3 kg of cocaine.
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https://1000noticias.com.py/Paraguay's National Emergency Secretariat (SEN) sheltered four homeless people in the early hours of Tuesday as part of Operation Jaho'i, which activates the Costanera Sur shelter when temperatures drop below 10 °C. The facility has capacity for 30 people and offers food, showers, warm clothing, and medical assistance. Three other individuals who chose to stay on the streets received mattresses and blankets.
Don Bosco School in Minga Guazú suspended classes after a note with a shooting threat was found in a bathroom. The preventive measure was taken in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC), while investigations determine the authorship, allegedly by a minor student.
The director of Meteorology and Hydrology of Paraguay, Eduardo Mingo, forecasts an autumn with thermal oscillations and intense cold, especially in the Chaco, where lows reached 3°C. For winter, the trend is a transition to the El Niño phenomenon, which could raise temperatures, but uncertainty persists.
While Mercosur recorded an 8% increase in beef exports between January and April 2026, Paraguay saw a 25% contraction, the largest relative decline in the bloc. The average price per ton rose 17%, but shipped volume fell to 87,899 tons.
Lawyers filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against former IPS president Jorge Brítez and eight other former members of the Board of Directors for alleged irregularities in five tenders totaling more than G. 391 billion.
Joaõ Morel, 47, was shot about 47 times in the María Victoria neighborhood of Pedro Juan Caballero. He was taken to a hospital in Punta Porã but did not survive. The suspects fled in a gray Toyota Allion.
The 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.
Paraguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) issued an agrometeorological alert due to a forecast of a sharp temperature drop starting May 19, with frost risk in the central and southern regions of the Eastern Region. The agency recommends preventive measures for sensitive crops and livestock production.
The Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), announced that 806,275 doses of the influenza vaccine have been administered nationwide as part of the national vaccination campaign. The goal is to immunize the population before the seasonal peak of viral circulation, with an emphasis on risk groups.
The Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC) calls on companies and entrepreneurs from across Paraguay to apply for the 2026 ADEC Awards, with free registration until May 31. The awards, which have recognized 360 organizations over 31 years, will hold a ceremony on November 12 at the Central Bank of Paraguay.
Two armed young men invaded the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county, and opened fire on worshippers. Local police shot the attackers, but three civilians died. The attack prompted increased security at mosques in New York.
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.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a federal order restricting for 30 days the entry of foreigners who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, due to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has caused about 80 deaths.
Paraguay's Public Ministry on Monday requested a 6-year prison sentence for former sports executive Ramón González Daher, accused of lying under oath in 2021 during a defamation lawsuit filed by Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez. The defense claims the defendant invented a voluntary resignation from the vice presidency of the Paraguayan Football Association (APF), but official documents show he was removed for failing a fitness exam.
Judge Yoan Paul López ordered the opening of oral and public trial against a man accused of installing GPS, microphones and hidden cameras to surveil his ex-partner, in addition to illegally accessing her devices and storing pornographic material involving a 17-year-old adolescent.
Liberal deputy Freddy Franco defended his bill establishing the 'National Day of Vori Vori' and harshly criticized Senator Dionisio Amarilla, accusing him of being two-faced due to his closeness to the Colorado government. Franco suggested the debate over the typical dish was used to divert attention from the scandal involving former Senator Hernán Rivas's fake diplomas.
Deputy Francisco Petersen (ANR) highlights road progress in the Chaco but warns that localities in northern Alto Paraguay remain isolated due to a lack of all-weather roads, relying on waterways for supplies.
The Chamber of Commerce and Services of Ciudad del Este sent a letter to President Santiago Peña requesting the full opening of the Puente de la Integración as of July 1, 2026, amid the impasse in negotiations with Brazil, which maintains restrictions on light vehicle traffic.
In the early hours of May 18, the Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (MINNA) coordinated an inter-institutional operation that removed 42 indigenous children and adolescents from the streets of Ciudad del Este, in the department of Alto Paraná. Three minors were without adult reference; a repeat offender woman and her seven children were taken to the MINNA Open Shelter Refuge by court order. The others underwent medical examinations and were sent back to their communities of origin in Guairá, Caazapá, and Alto Paraná.
Between May 10 and 16, the National Highway Patrol Directorate carried out 616 control and inspection procedures on highways across Paraguay, resulting in the removal of 118 drivers for serious infractions, including 17 for drunk driving and 72 for prohibited overtaking. There were 26 traffic accidents, half with injuries.
The Argentine group Tinku Marka, known for its fusion of ancestral and contemporary music, has announced plans for a tour of Paraguay, including cities such as Asunción, Encarnación, and Ciudad del Este. The band was awarded 'Revelation of the Night' at the 2025 Festival of the Paraguay River.
Paraguay's Public Prosecutor's Office has filed three new complaints against magistrates, civil servants, and lawyers for alleged participation in the so-called 'promissory note mafia,' a scheme that between 2022 and 2024 allegedly benefited collection companies with fraudulent express garnishments.
Attorney General Emiliano Rolón signed this Monday (18) a series of resolutions that profoundly alter the operational structure of the Public Ministry, with changes in leadership of anti-corruption, money laundering, cybercrime, and regional units.
The president of the Paraguayan Congress, Basilio "Bachi" Núñez, defended the reliability of electronic voting machines and opened the door for an audit of academic degrees and employee bonuses, amid criticism from the opposition.
In the seventh round of the 2026 Division Intermedia, General Caballero JLM reclaimed the top of the table, taking advantage of the defeat of then-leader 12 de Junio de Villa Hayes to rival Benjamín Aceval. The championship had four wins and four draws over the weekend.
Liberal senator Celeste Amarilla harshly criticized the reliability of the electronic voting system and the open-list model, warning of possible fraud in internal elections and advocating a return to closed lists.
Amid questions about the electronic voting system, the Superior Electoral Justice Court (TSJE) detailed the security mechanisms of RFID chips in ballots, including encryption and validation, to prevent fraud in the June 7 internal party elections.
Three hooded men broke into a house in the Santa Isabel neighborhood of Katueté, Canindeyú, and held two women hostage for nearly two hours. They took about 28 million guaranis in cash, made bank transfers of approximately 29.4 million guaranis, and fled in a Volkswagen Saveiro. Police recovered the vehicle abandoned in a cornfield and arrested Antonio Varela Giret, owner of one of the accounts used in the transfers.
A woman was the victim of a robbery in the Aquino Cué settlement, in Concepción, when two men broke her car window and forced her to go to an isolated area, where they took approximately Gs. 100 million. The criminals abandoned the vehicle on a dirt road and fled; the police are investigating.
In a match valid for the 8th round of the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament, Nacional/Humaitá and Guaraní drew 1-1 at the CARDIF 1 stadium in Luque. The result keeps Guaraní in third place, three points behind leader Libertad, while Nacional/Humaitá rises to fifth place.
Libertad defeated San Lorenzo 3-1, maintaining the isolated lead in the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament. Liza Larrea scored two goals, Fiorella Aquino added another, and Kahely Silguero scored the consolation for the Rayaditas.
The General Audit of the Executive Branch (AGPE) has launched an unprecedented inspection of over 800 properties of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), amid suspicions of underbilling in rental contracts. IPS President Isaías Ricardo Fretes stated that the goal is to end the 'secrecy' in property management and ensure transparency for policyholders and business owners.
The 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.
Operation Omega, a coordinated action among nine countries, resulted in the arrest of a lawyer in Santa Rita, Alto Paraná, suspected of being part of an international network for the sale and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that used cryptocurrencies for transactions. Prosecutor Ruth Karina Benítez led the execution of a search and seizure warrant, which seized electronic equipment, documents, and digital storage devices. Investigations are underway to determine whether the scheme also involved local production of the material and money laundering.
CODENI of Lambaré, through its director Graciela Figueredo, declared that it warned about the imminent danger and handed the child over to the uncles after the mother's psychiatric crisis, which culminated in a tragic filicide. The institution emphasizes that its intervention occurred due to a violent episode by the mother, and not because of sexual abuse allegations.
Negotiations between Florentino Pérez and Jorge Mendes have reportedly advanced, with a verbal agreement for a two-season contract. Official announcement depends on the electoral scenario at the club.
Prosecutor Amelia Bernal detailed the failures in the investigation of a sexual abuse complaint that preceded the filicide followed by suicide in Lambaré. The victim's mother displayed contradictory behavior, tried to throw herself in front of a vehicle with her son, and threatened to jump from a roof, but the boy was rescued and handed over to an aunt. Medical exams ruled out physical and sexual violence, and the child did not attend psychological interviews, preventing the indictment of any suspect.
A 35-year-old Brazilian citizen was kidnapped and forced to transfer about 60 million guaranis (45,000 reais) after arranging a meeting via Grindr in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. Seven armed men ambushed him, stole his iPhone 17 Pro Max, and held him hostage for hours to carry out Pix transfers. Police were unable to locate the exact site of the crime.
A football player was detained after assaulting a referee during a youth match between 8 de Diciembre and Cerro Porteño de Caaguazú, causing a facial fracture to the official.
A 16-year-old teenager died on Sunday after falling from his motorcycle on Route PY02 in Dr. Juan Eulogio Estigarribia (formerly Campo 9). Police are investigating whether he was participating in an illegal race at the time of the accident.
Senator Lilian Samaniego, from the Causa Republicana movement, publicly asked the president of the Colorado Party, Horacio Cartes, and the president of the Party Electoral Tribunal, Santiago Brizuela, to carry out the audit of the voting machines before the internal elections on June 7, arguing that the procedure, scheduled for February, was not fulfilled and is essential to guarantee transparency and equal opportunities.
Senator Lilian Samaniego, leader of the Causa Republicana movement, demands an audit of the voting machines for the Colorado Party primaries, scheduled for June 7. The Honor Colorado movement, led by former President Horacio Cartes, supports a potential audit but considers the request untimely and rejects postponing the electoral schedule.
In a match valid for the 21st round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, San Lorenzo and Sportivo Luqueño drew 0-0 at the Club Deportivo Capiatá Stadium. The result does not help either team in the fight against relegation to the División Intermedia.
The Paraguayan government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, which occurred on Sunday (17). The incident, which hit an electrical generator and caused a controlled fire, is part of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran carrying out retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
Conmebol has decided, due to force majeure, to transfer to Asunción all Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana matches in which Bolivian clubs would have been hosts this week, because of the severe social crisis that has paralyzed Bolivia for twelve days.
A large fire hit the Limpio Municipal Market on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, 2026, destroying two commercial halls and mobilizing volunteer firefighters and the National Police. There were no casualties, but material damage is significant. The probable cause, according to initial reports, is an electrical fault, still under investigation.
A 32-year-old woman was arrested in Capiatá after a police operation that resulted in assaults and the seizure of crack, a precision scale, and other items. The detainee was placed at the disposal of the courts, and the evidence was sent for forensic analysis.
A farewell letter found after the death of a mother and her 7-year-old son in Lambaré exposes allegations of sexual abuse and systematic mistreatment of the minor, allegedly committed by the biological father, and points to failures in the authorities' response.
The National Police of Paraguay and the Public Prosecutor's Office are conducting operations in Encarnación and Cambyretá to capture Gustavo Rubén Goncalvez Vera, the main suspect in the double homicide of Francisco Alcides Saucedo Quiñónez and Brian Ariel Lugo. During the raids, weapons, ammunition, drugs, and vehicles were seized, including a car reported stolen in Argentina. Investigations point to a possible connection with drug trafficking.
About 230 volunteers, including diplomats, students, and Taiwanese residents, cleaned the Costanera of Asunción this Sunday. The environmental event coincided with Taipei's global appeal for participation in the World Health Assembly, blocked by China.
Félix Leonor Quiñónez Herrera was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempted homicide that occurred in May 2022 in Pedro Juan Caballero, after shooting at a driver who, in retaliation, ran him over. The unanimous sentence was handed down by a Sentencing Court, based on documentary and testimonial evidence presented by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
On World Hypertension Day, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay warns that the condition already affects 38.6% of the population and is the leading preventable cause of premature death. This year's campaign emphasizes periodic measurement as an essential tool for early detection, given the high rate of underdiagnosis worldwide.
Paraguayan 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.
With a fictive sanction date of May 21, the Chamber of Deputies must vote on a bill aimed at curbing the so-called 'Promissory Note Mafia,' a scheme that executes multiple collections with the same document. The proposal, drafted jointly with the Supreme Court, includes the custody of original titles in the courts and automatic return to the debtor after payment.
The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern this Sunday due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has already killed 88 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to Uganda. The lack of a vaccine and specific treatment for this variant, combined with instability in the Goma region controlled by the M23 armed group, has raised global alarm.
Paraguayan actor Rodrigo Calonga was honored in Rio de Janeiro during the celebrations of Paraguay's Independence, organized by the Paraguayan Consulate. The distinction in the Arts, Culture and Paraguayan Representation category recognized his career in productions for Netflix, Disney and Rede Globo, as well as his role in spreading the country's culture.
With Taiwan authorized to import Paraguayan chicken meat, the local industry celebrates the sanitary recognition but warns that competitiveness depends on tariff elimination. AVIPAR Vice President Blanca Ceuppens states that the initial goal is to export at least five containers monthly to the Asian island.
A multidisciplinary team at Hospital General de Villa Elisa performed a high-complexity procedure to extract a benign tumor weighing 3,830 grams. The patient has been discharged and is recovering at home.
Jorge Alexandro Berdaberry Rotela, 22, was detained in Ciudad del Este for attempted theft and linked to a fatal accident on Route PY07 in Presidente Franco that killed Ysidro Paiva Santander, 64. Alcohol test was positive.
A 42-year-old woman was detained in Ypané after allegedly assaulting her husband and two young daughters, spreading gasoline inside the house, and threatening to set it on fire. Police intervened after neighbors called 911.
The department concentrates nearly half of the national revenue in the sector, driven by infrastructure and construction works.
A police operation targeting suspected drug trafficking in Mayor Otaño led to a chase, a shootout, the death of one suspect, the arrest of another, and the seizure of two vehicles loaded with marijuana.
Brazil's Federal Court sentenced drug trafficker Lindomar Reges Furtado to 37 years in prison for leading an organization that exported more than six tons of cocaine to Europe. Furtado had escaped in 2022 during Operation Turf in Paraguay and was captured in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.
In the early hours of this Sunday, 56 women deprived of liberty were transferred from the Regional Penitentiary of Misiones to the Emboscada Penitentiary Complex as part of the security operation "Umbral." The action, coordinated by the Police and Armed Forces, occurred without incidents.
Judge Marcos Giménez, of the Criminal Guarantees Court of the Third Shift of Curuguaty, ordered the pretrial detention of José Domingo Duré, arrested in Yasy Cañy on charges of invasion of another's property, criminal association, violation of the Weapons Law, and attempted intentional homicide.
Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the appearance of a corpse on a dirt road in Colônia Paraná, district of Cambyretá, Itapúa. The victim, still unidentified, was wearing a Club Olimpia t-shirt and had an injury to the orbital region.
A Toyota Auris was found ablaze on Saturday afternoon in Barrero Guazú, a district of Cambyretá, Itapúa. Inside the vehicle, firefighters found a completely charred body. The victim's identity has not yet been confirmed.
In the opening of the eighth round of the 2026 Women's Annual Tournament, Sportivo Luqueño and Rubio Ñu drew 1-1 at the CARDIF 1 Stadium in Luque. The result keeps both teams at the bottom of the table, but Rubio Ñu earned its first point in the championship, ending a streak of six consecutive defeats.
Paraguay's maquila sector recorded exports of US$ 471 million between January and April 2026, an increase of US$ 83 million compared to the same period in 2025. Growth was driven by auto parts, food, clothing, and aluminum, which accounted for 71% of shipments. The regime generated 35,357 direct jobs, 45% held by women, and approved 24 new programs with projected investment of US$ 57 million.
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.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) launched the 4th Expo eCommerce 2026, focused on reducing the digital gap for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for 70% of employment in the country. Only 15% of them have their own e-commerce platform, while 80% of Paraguayans shop online.
Criminals intercepted a tanker truck on route PY10 in Tebicuary and stole 27 thousand liters of vegetable oil. The driver was tied up and the cargo, which was traveling from Caaguazú to Villeta, was taken. The National Police are investigating the case as aggravated robbery.
President Santiago Peña and Minister Claudia Centurión inspected the stormwater drainage and recovery works on Avenida Avelino Martínez in San Lorenzo, aimed at solving structural and flooding problems after more than 40 years without a comprehensive intervention.
The Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence (Minna) reported that the 147 Fono Ayuda hotline received 578 calls in April 2026, involving 1,110 children and adolescents in vulnerable situations. The main violations were failure to fulfill the duty of care (459 cases), mistreatment (406), social risk (192), street situation (125), and alleged sexual abuse (102). The Central department led the records with 266 cases, followed by Asunción (113) and Itapúa (38). The cases were forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Public Defender's Office, and CODENI.
The District Hospital of Horqueta has regained its own water supply after the rehabilitation of its artesian well, which had been inactive for several years. The work was made possible through efforts by Deputy Arturo Urbieta with the National Environmental Sanitation Service (SENASA).
Data from the Bancard platform indicates a 24% increase in electronic payments in Paraguay between January and April 2026, with notable growth in debit (+32%) and a reduction in the average ticket, reflecting greater use of own funds and atomization of consumption.
Around 120,000 people took part in the festivities for the 215th anniversary of National Independence in the Historic Center of Asunción, with a cultural, gastronomic, and artistic program organized by the Office of the First Lady, the government, the city hall, and local entities.
The National Audiovisual Institute of Paraguay (INAP) and the Municipality of Villarrica signed a two-year cooperation agreement to foster the audiovisual industry and film culture in the department of Guairá, with a free Paraguayan film week planned starting in June.
Three armed men with their faces covered invaded the Ña Rumi store in the Kuruzu de Hierro community, Concepción, taking money and five cell phones. The police are investigating the case.
A freight train collided with a public bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring 25 others. The accident occurred in the Ratchathewi district and also involved cars and motorcycles.
The city of Pedro Juan Caballero, in the department of Amambay, was the scene of three notable events in May 2026: a fire that destroyed the home of an 85-year-old woman, the death of the city's oldest woman at age 110, and the shooting murder of a Brazilian mechanic, in a case treated as possible contract killing.
A large tractor-trailer caught fire on Route 086 in Canindeyú, Paraguay, on Thursday afternoon due to an apparent electrical short circuit. The driver escaped uninjured, and bystanders helped contain the blaze before it reached the trailer.
Following the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, Asunción's Urban Services Directorate completed a three-phase cleanup operation across key downtown areas, including the Costanera and central plazas, ensuring the city returned to its pristine state.
Francisco Colmán Acosta, 23, was found dead with a stab wound in the Uj'e Lhavos indigenous community in Filadelfia. Police arrested Esteban Ariel Insfrán Cambista, 24, who is held at the Loma Plata police station pending investigation.
A police operation in Ypejhú, Canindeyú, led to the arrest of Saúl Casco Garrido and the seizure of 222 kg of meat, a car, a rifle, and machetes in an abigeato case. The suspect claimed ownership of the abandoned vehicle and said relatives fled. The investigation continues.
Olimpia ended a three-match winless streak with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Recoleta FC on May 15, 2026, at Estadio del Club Deportivo Capiatá. Hugo Sandoval's 90th-minute header sealed the win for the Apertura champions.
A man identified as Juan Arzamendia, reportedly intoxicated, was arrested early Friday after breaking into the 8th Company of the Volunteer Fire Corps in Capiatá, causing damage to the station and a volunteer's vehicle. He claimed to be a military member and said he would cover the costs.
Rubio Ñu welcomes Nacional to La Arboleda for the penultimate round of the Torneo Apertura, with both teams looking to improve their standings. The match is set for 17:00 local time under referee Derlis López.
Sportivo Trinidense faces Cerro Porteño on Friday in the 21st round of the Copa de Primera Apertura tournament at Estadio Luis Alfonso Giagni. Trinidense has 26 points, Cerro Porteño 35. Historical matchups favor Cerro with 19 wins to Trinidense's 4.
Olimpia and Recoleta FC face off at Estadio Erico Galeano in Capiatá for the Torneo Apertura's 21st round, with Olimpia already crowned champions.
Paraguay's soybean exports rose 37% year-on-year to 3.94 million tons by April 2026, according to Capeco. Total complex revenues reached $1.93 billion, with Argentina as the top destination. The boom is attributed to strong global demand for plant proteins and biofuels.
Former Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez, speaking in Luque, denounced a ‘cúpula de bandidos’ that he says continues to concentrate political and economic power, and referred to his own movement as the ‘movimiento de imputados’ amid ongoing investigations.
Paraguay's INE reports 1.43 million mothers, 876,000 employed, and 36% of households headed by mothers. Despite rising labor participation, challenges remain in informal work, pay equity, and care burdens.
A solidarity marathon and festival, dubbed 'Itauguá de Pie: Todos por el Mercado,' will take place on Saturday, May 16, to assist over 400 merchants whose stalls were destroyed in a fire at the Itauguá Municipal Market. The event, supported by the municipality and other institutions, includes a donation drive from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the market parking lot, followed by an artistic festival at the Club Social Itaugüeño until midnight. Donations can also be made via a bank account.