The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, that it had initiated a formal resolution procedure for Ueno Bank. The decision follows the discovery of serious solvency deficiencies during the bank’s regulatory review. Authorities say the...


Economy
Paraguay needs to invest US$15.18 billion between 2025 and 2030 to close infrastructure gaps in key sectors, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The study, titled “Investment needs up to 2030 to progress towards the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals,” outlines the necessary funding...


Business

Investing into Asunción’s growing short-term rentals sector took centre stage at The Asunción Times Investing in Paraguay Forum #5 on 28 October 2026 at Edificio Corporativo SkyPark. Three expert panellists mapped out the opportunities for buyers seeking property that can deliver strong Airbnb yields, what the numbers look like in...

Technology
It is seven in the morning and the phone will not load. WhatsApp sits frozen on a single grey tick. The banking app refuses to open, the delivery driver cannot confirm the order, and the supermarket till rejects a QR code that normally takes two seconds to scan. Nothing has...

Science

Health
Paraguay’s district of Yguazú has officially become the first municipality in the Alto Paraná department to receive certification as a ‘Healthy Municipality’. Representatives from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (Mspbs) presented the accreditation during a ceremony held at the hall of the local Japanese Association. This recognition,...

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Parque Guasú Metropolitano will host Madrugadores del Parque (Early Birds of the Park) on Sunday, 1 November, 2026. The guided walk will be led by environmental engineer Luis Recalde, an environmentalist and communicator specialising in Paraguay’s natural heritage. From 09:30 to 10:30, participants will explore the park’s wetlands, grasslands and...














































































