Paraguay’s Public Prosecutor’s Office expanded the charges against former president Santiago Peña under criminal association as a perpetrator in the Ueno Bank case. The expansion covers former Central Bank of Paraguay president Carlos Carvallo, former banks superintendent Holger Insfrán and...


Economy
Paraguay enters Monday, 9 November 2026, following a week in which its national currency, the guaraní, depreciated by over 8% against the US dollar in just five days. According to Bloomberg, the guaraní became the world’s worst-performing currency on Thursday, 5 November. For a country accustomed to relative monetary stability,...


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Asunción will host the 2026 Cultural and Creative Industries Week from 17 to 22 November 2026. The National Secretariat of Culture (SNC) promotes this initiative to showcase the economic potential of Paraguay’s cultural sector. International meetings, training spaces, business rounds and various activities form the core of the programme. At...

Technology
The Municipality of Asunción launched its first mobile application, Portal ASU. The platform allows residents to access municipal services and complete administrative procedures from their mobile phones. Its features include online tax payments, real-time information and a channel for submitting and tracking complaints. Registration on the app requires an Identidad...

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Health
Paraguay commenced construction on for the new general hospital in Asunción, located in the Costanera Sur area. This facility will be the first major reference medical centre for the nation’s capital. The project, which has been planned for nearly two decades, is now moving forward. “Today we are moving from...

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Plaza Uruguaya (Uruguayan Square) in the Historic Centre of Asunción reopened to the public following the completion of major restoration works. The iconic space now features restored green areas and a completely clear environment after the removal of all work crews, allowing visitors to return to a revitalised setting. The...















































































