Vice President Hugo Velazquez has announced his resignation shortly after the White House sanctioned him due to corruption allegations

Venezuela and Paraguay have decided to restore diplomatic and consular relations after being broken since 2019, as announced in joint statements by both foreign ministries

Due to a surge in the Paraná River caused by heavy rains, at least 2.000 families have been forced to evacuate their homes, affecting around 12.000 people in several departments, with temporary shelters and tents set up for the affected residents

The importation of arms into Paraguay has been suspended as part of President Santiago Peña's strategy to address the security challenges affecting the border region, especially in areas shared with Brazil

The government has acknowledged a lack of control over its prisons, with a specific reference to the prison of Tacumbú, and emphasised the justifiable need for life insurance for prison guards due to the daily risks they face in their work