Unicanal

Deolinda 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.

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.

President Santiago Peña and Vice President Pedro Alliana have asked Horacio Cartes to consider a new candidacy for the presidency of the Colorado Party in 2028, according to the general agent of the ANR, Eduardo González Báez. The request was made during a meeting of the Honor Colorado Command at the former president's residence.

Coach 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.

The president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS) announced the removal of over 800 medicines acquired without justification, as part of a spending reduction plan. The measure was presented at a press conference and aims to eliminate obsolete items from the stock.

The Paraguayan Ministry of Health reported a successful surgery at the General Hospital of Villa Elisa, where a nearly 4 kg fibroid was removed from a 42-year-old patient. The procedure was performed without complications, and the patient is recovering well.

Paraguay's Public Ministry counts 12 femicide victims this year, with the most recent case in Loreto, Concepción. Additionally, a traffic accident in J. Augusto Saldívar and a fire in Guarambaré resulted in deaths.

The penultimate round of the Paraguayan Torneo Apertura continues this Saturday with the only match between Guaraní and Ameliano. Meanwhile, Cerro Porteño and Nacional compete for the runner-up spot, and Olimpia, already champions, won agonizingly against Recoleta.

Cerro Porteño coach Ariel Holan criticized the team's performance after the loss to Sportivo Trinidense and asked for the Torneo Apertura to end quickly. The focus is now on the Copa Sudamericana.

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.

On the penultimate matchday of the 2026 Apertura tournament, Cerro Porteño and Nacional play at the same time, both vying for second place. Cerro hosts Sportivo Trinidense while Nacional visits Rubio Ñu. Olimpia, already crowned champion, won a dramatic late match against Recoleta.

Olimpia, already crowned champions of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, secured a 3-2 victory over Recoleta on May 14 at the Erico Galeano Stadium in Capiatá, as reported by Unicanal.

The penultimate matchday of the Torneo Apertura begins Thursday with Libertad hosting Sportivo 2 de Mayo at La Huerta stadium. Olimpia has already secured the championship, while other teams jostle for position.

President Santiago Peña, accompanied by high-ranking officials, presided over the national Independence Day ceremonies on Thursday, May 14, 2026, marking 215 years since Paraguay's independence, as reported by Unicanal.

Paraguay's Ministry of Health reports that measles vaccination coverage has reached 89% nationwide, with 421,203 children vaccinated so far, according to Unicanal.