Paraguay Legal Guide

### Ley Nº 7701/2026 / QUE DESAFECTA DEL DOMINIO PÚBLICO MUNICIPAL Y AUTORIZA A LA MUNICIPALIDAD DE YPANÉ, A TRANSFERIR A TÍTULO GRATUITO A FAVOR DE LA DIÓCESIS DE SAN LORENZO LA FRACCIÓN DE UN INMUEBLE INDIVIDUALIZADO COMO PARTE DE LA CTACTE CTRAL N° 27-1959-03, ASIENTO DE LA CAPILLA VIRGEN DE FÁTIMA DEL CITADO MUNICIPIO

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The law desaffirms a municipal public domain property and authorizes the Municipality of Ypané to transfer it free of charge to the Diocese of San Lorenzo for the site of the Chapel of Virgen de Fátima.
• Citation and date: Ley Nº 7701/2026, not stated
• Source: bacn.gov.py

### CSJ dispone publicación de resoluciones del TSJE sobre candidaturas al Consejo de la Magistratura

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Pleno of the Corte Suprema de Justicia took note of TSJE resolutions that officialize four candidate lists for the election of lawyers' representatives to the Consejo de la Magistratura, scheduled for November 28, 2026, and ordered their publication through official Judicial Branch channels.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30902-csj-dispone-publicacion-de-resoluciones-del-tsje-sobre-candidaturas-al-consejo-de-la-magistratura, 2026-11-02
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Avanzan en la implementación de mecanismos electrónicos para el control de medidas cautelares en casos de violencia familiar y doméstica

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Authorities of the Corte Suprema de Justicia and other state institutions held a working meeting on November 2, 2026, to strengthen the use of technological tools for monitoring compliance with judicial precautionary and protection measures in cases of family and domestic violence.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30901-avanzan-en-la-implementacion-de-mecanismos-electronicos-para-el-control-de-medidas-cautelares-en-casos-de-violencia-familiar-y-domestica, 2026-11-02
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Corte Suprema y Defensa Pública acuerdan habilitar oficina de atención en la Plaza de la Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Corte Suprema de Justicia and the Ministerio de la Defensa Pública signed an inter-institutional agreement on November 2, 2026, to establish an assistance office at the Plaza de la Justicia in Asunción to facilitate access to public defenders for people visiting the Palacio de Justicia.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30900-corte-suprema-y-defensa-publica-acuerdan-habilitar-oficina-de-atencion-en-la-plaza-de-la-justicia, 2026-11-02
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Decisiones de la Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice made available 73 resolutions issued between October 26 and October 30, 2026, including interlocutory orders, agreements, and judgments.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-26 to 2026-10-30
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Histórica ejecución de comiso en causa por lavado de dinero vinculada a González Daher

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Specialized Penitentiary Execution Court No. 1 in Asunción delivered savings deposit certificates from two banks to SENABICO as part of a money laundering case involving Ramón González Daher and his son.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-30
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Asistencia y verificación de estados procesales en penitenciaría de PJC

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Officials from the Supervision Coordination of Penitentiary Justice conducted a review of legal statuses of inmates at the Regional Penitentiary of Pedro Juan Caballero to monitor their judicial cases.
• Citation and date: Not stated, not stated
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Ministro César Diesel encabezó jornada de gobierno en Alto Paraná

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The minister of the Supreme Court of Justice and superintendent of the Alto Paraná Judicial District, Dr. César M. Diesel Junghanns, led a government session in Ciudad del Este, holding four meetings with judicial unions, departmental and municipal authorities, and the Management Council to address institutional issues and coordinate actions to strengthen justice services in the region.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Prosigue la postulación para el Concurso de Buenas Prácticas 2026

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The application period for the Judicial Good Practices Competition 2026 is open until Monday, November 2, 2026, inviting judges, magistrates, directors, and judicial staff to submit entries to be recognized for efforts in delivering quality judicial services under Good Judicial Governance policies.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Poder Judicial fortalece la concienciación en ciberseguridad entre sus funcionarios

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Directorate of Cybersecurity and Information Protection (DCPI) conducted a new session of its Awareness Workshop at the Justice Palace in Asunción, as part of the Comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign for CSJ officials approved by Act No. 19/2025 of the Supervisory Council, aiming to promote secure practices and strengthen institutional information protection.
• Citation and date: Act No. 19/2025, 2026-10-30
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Ley Nº 7699/2026 / QUE AUTORIZA EL PAGO DE INTERESES POR CERTIFICADOS DE OBRA Y AUTORIZA LA EMISIÓN DE TÍTULOS DE DEUDA ...

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The law authorizes the payment of interest on work certificates and authorizes the issuance of public debt securities.
• Citation and date: Ley Nº 7699/2026, not stated
• Source: bacn.gov.py

### Ley Nº 7683/2026 / QUE MODIFICA EL ARTÍCULO 207 DE LA LEY Nº 1680/2001 “CÓDIGO DE LA NIÑEZ Y LA ADOLESCENCIA”

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The law modifies Article 207 of Law No. 1680/2001, the Code for Children and Adolescents.
• Citation and date: Ley Nº 7683/2026, not stated
• Source: bacn.gov.py

### Autoridades de la Corte Suprema tomaron juramento a magistradas, agentes fiscales y defensoras públicas

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The President and First Vice President of the Supreme Court administered oaths to two magistrates, two public prosecutors, and five public defenders who will serve in various judicial districts.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30880-autoridades-de-la-corte-suprema-tomaron-juramento-a-magistradas-agentes-fiscales-y-defensoras-publicas, 2026-10-29
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Habilitarán máquinas de votación para la práctica de abogados que elegirán representantes ante el Consejo de la Magistratura

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Voting machines were enabled and a training and outreach campaign was launched for lawyers participating in upcoming elections for representatives before the Council of the Magistrature.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30879-habilitaran-maquinas-de-votacion-para-la-practica-de-abogados-que-elegiran-representantes-ante-el-consejo-de-la-magistratura, 2026-10-29
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Juez especializado disertó sobre criptoactivos e investigaciones financieras

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Judge Matías Garcete delivered a presentation on cryptoassets, blockchain traceability, and their use in criminal and financial investigations during the National Forum on Anti-Money Laundering.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30878-juez-especializado-diserto-sobre-criptoactivos-e-investigaciones-financieras, 2026-10-29
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Ley Nº 7675/2026 / QUE DESAFECTA DEL DOMINIO PÚBLICO AL DOMINIO PRIVADO MUNICIPAL Y AUTORIZA A LA MUNICIPALIDAD DE ASUNC ...

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The law desaffects a property from public domain to municipal private domain and authorizes the Municipality of Asunción to transfer it onerously to its current occupants.
• Citation and date: Ley Nº 7675/2026, not stated
• Source: bacn.gov.py

### Ley Nº 7640/2026 / QUE ESTABLECE LOS LÍMITES TERRITORIALES ENTRE LOS DISTRITOS DE GENERAL ARTIGAS Y SAN PEDRO DEL PARANÁ ...

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The law establishes the territorial boundaries between the districts of General Artigas and San Pedro del Paraná in the department of Itapúa.
• Citation and date: Ley Nº 7640/2026, not stated
• Source: bacn.gov.py

### Corte Suprema resolvió pedidos de inamovilidad y estabilidad legal

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice declared that 87 judicial magistrates meet the requirements for constitutional inamovilidad and that 37 fiscal agents, 23 public defenders, and one syndic agent meet the requirements for legal stability in their positions.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30872-corte-suprema-resolvio-pedidos-de-inamovilidad-y-estabilidad-legal, 2026-10-28
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Postulaciones para la tercera edición del Premio a la Igualdad por sentencias con perspectiva de género

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Directorate of Judicial International Cooperation is calling for participation in the third edition of the Equality Award for Ibero-American Sentences with a Gender Perspective.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30870-postulaciones-para-la-tercera-edicion-del-premio-a-la-igualdad-por-sentencias-con-perspectiva-de-genero, 2026-10-28
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### IV Concurso sobre incorporación del derecho a la igualdad y no discriminación en las resoluciones judiciales

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice, through its Gender Secretariat, calls for entries to the fourth judicial competition for the Excellence Award for the Incorporation of the Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination in Judicial Resolutions.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30871-iv-concurso-sobre-incorporacion-del-derecho-a-la-igualdad-y-no-discriminacion-en-las-resoluciones-judiciales, 2026-10-28
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Corte Suprema y Cooperativa de Lambaré firman convenio para implementar el Oficio Judicial Electrónico

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice and Cooperativa Multiactiva Lambaré Ltda. signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Electronic Judicial Office within the cooperative.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30866-corte-suprema-y-cooperativa-de-lambare-firman-convenio-para-implementar-el-oficio-judicial-electronico, 2026-10-27
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Asueto judicial y suspensión de plazos en Loma Grande

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Council of Supervision of the Supreme Court of Justice declared a judicial holiday and suspended procedural deadlines for the district of Loma Grande on October 28, 2026, with deadlines falling on that date moved to October 29, 2026.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/contenido/171-consejo-de-superintendencia/, 2026-10-27
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### IIJ presenta la tercera edición de la Gaceta Judicial 2026

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Institute of Legal Research (IIJ) announced the publication of the third edition of the Gaceta Judicial 2026, which includes a selection of judicial rulings in constitutional, civil, penal, and administrative law.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/contenido/931-instituto-de-investigaciones-juridicas/, 2026-10-27
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Informe de audiencias preliminares de Juzgados Penales de Garantías de Capital

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The General Directorate of Judicial Management Audit presented its monitoring report on preliminary hearings held from October 19 to 23, 2026, in Criminal Guarantees Courts, Economic Offenses Courts, and specialized courts for Children and Adolescents and Organized Crime in Asunción.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-26
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Habilitaron mejoras en oficinas del Archivo de Protocolos Notariales del Poder Judicial

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Improvements to the Notarial Protocols Archive offices were inaugurated on October 26, 2026, to enhance the storage and preservation of public documents of legal, documentary, and historical value.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-26
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Instalan mesa de trabajo para dar atención rápida a víctimas de violencia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: On October 22, 2026, an interinstitutional technical table on domestic violence was installed to coordinate actions and strengthen prevention and response mechanisms for victims of violence.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-22
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Capacitaron sobre derechos humanos, autocuidado y manejo del estrés

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Forensic Technical Directorate of the Supreme Court of Justice conducted two training sessions on human rights and professional intervention, and on self-care, professional well-being, and stress management.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30852-capacitaron-sobre-derechos-humanos-autocuidado-y-manejo-del-estres, not stated
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Participación de la Secretaría de Género en la reunión de coordinación interinstitucional para la prevención del feminicidio

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Representatives of the Gender Secretariat participated in an inter-institutional coordination meeting on the prevention and handling of femicide cases, aimed at strengthening institutional coordination to prevent violence against women.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30851-participacion-de-la-secretaria-de-genero-en-la-reunion-de-coordinacion-interinstitucional-para-la-prevencion-del-feminicidio, not stated
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Decisiones de la Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice reports 111 resolutions issued between October 13 and October 23, 2026, including Interlocutory Orders, Agreements, and Judgments, are now available to the parties.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-23
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Está vigente el sistema de Cobertura de Gastos Electrónicos en juzgados de Lambaré

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Electronic Expense Coverage system has been implemented in the First Instance Courts of Lambaré, Central Judicial District, from October 19 to October 23, 2026, aiming to improve accessibility, transparency, and traceability.
• Citation and date: Acordada Nº 1718/23, 2026-10-23
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Presentaron el Sistema Digital de Gestión de Viáticos del Poder Judicial

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Digital Travel Allowance Management System for Judicial Branch officials was presented on October 23, 2026, with a pilot plan set to begin in November 2026.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-23
• Source: pj.gov.py

### La CSJ no solicita la entrega de usuarios ni contraseñas a terceros para la expedición del carnet digital de auxiliares de justicia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice clarifies that it does not request users or passwords from third parties for the issuance of the digital ID card for judicial auxiliaries, emphasizing that access credentials to the Judicial Management Portal are personal and must not be shared.
• Citation and date: Acordada N.º 1764/2024, 2026-10-22
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Autoridades judiciales tomaron juramento a agentes fiscales para Cordillera

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: On October 22, 2026, judicial authorities administered the oath of office to two fiscal agents who will serve in the Cordillera Judicial District.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-22
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Continúa jornada de concienciación en ciberseguridad para funcionarios

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The second session of the Comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign for CSJ officials will take place on October 29, 2026, aimed at strengthening knowledge and best practices in information security.
• Citation and date: Acta Nº 19/2025, 2026-10-22
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Asueto judicial y suspensión de plazos procesales en Karapaí

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice declared a judicial holiday on Thursday, 22 October 2026 in Karapaí, Amambay Judicial District, and established that procedural deadlines falling on that date will expire on Friday, 23 October 2026, due to the commemoration of the town's founding anniversary.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-21
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Expediente Judicial Electrónico: el 74,03% de los usuarios externos reconoce su impacto positivo en la eficiencia y la reducción de costos

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: A survey by the Supreme Court of Justice reveals that 74.03% of external users recognize a positive impact of the Electronic Judicial File (EJE) on efficiency and reduction of processing costs.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-21
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Orden del Día de la Sesión Plenaria Ordinaria

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice will hold its ordinary plenary session on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with the agenda published as stated.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-21
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Poder Judicial conmemoró 10 años del Expediente Judicial Electrónico

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice held an event on October 20, 2026, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Expediente Judicial Electrónico, reviewing its evolution since 2016 and discussing technological development challenges.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30815-poder-judicial-conmemoro10-anos-del-expediente-judicial-electronico, 2026-10-20
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Solicitudes de materiales notariales podrán realizarse hasta las 15:00 del domingo 18 de octubre

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Requests for notarial materials must be made by 15:00 on Sunday, 18 October 2026, due to the entry into force of new fees starting Monday, 19 October 2026.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30804-solicitudes-de-materiales-notariales-podran-realizarse-hasta-las-1500-del-domingo-18-de-octubre, 2026-10-17
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Corte Suprema de Justicia presentó denuncia ante el Ministerio Público

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice filed a complaint with the Public Ministry after receiving an email threatening individuals and facilities, including the Palace of Justice, and reinforced preventive security measures.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30803-corte-suprema-de-justicia-presento-denuncia-ante-el-ministerio-publico, 2026-10-16
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### En marcha el sistema de Cobertura de Gastos Electrónicos en juzgados de Limpio

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Electronic Expense Coverage system was implemented between October 12 and 16, 2026, in labor and criminal courts in Limpio, Central Judicial District, in compliance with Acordada Nº 1.718/23.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30802-en-marcha-el-sistema-de-cobertura-de-gastos-electronicos-en-juzgados-de-limpio, 2026-10-16
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Interrumpirán temporalmente el sistema de liquidaciones web para materiales de uso notarial

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Judicial Income Department announced a temporary suspension of the Web Liquidation System starting at 15:00 on October 16, 2026, for technical updates and implementation of new prices for notarial materials.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30781-interrumpiran-temporalmente-el-sistema-de-liquidaciones-web-para-materiales-de-uso-notarial, 2026-10-16
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Actualización de precios de los materiales de uso notarial

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court announces a price update for notarial materials effective October 19, 2026, to ensure the quality of supplies, as established by Resolution No. 381 of September 24, 2026.
• Citation and date: Resolución N.º 381, de fecha 24 de setiembre de 2026; effective date: October 19, 2026
• Source: pj.gov.py

### Comunicado de Contaduría General de los Tribunales

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice, through the General Accounting Office of the Courts, informs judges, clerks, secretariats, courts, tribunals, and judicial units about changes related to case handling and files in electronic trials.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Invitan a participar del webinario internacional sobre protección de la PI

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court of Justice, through the Directorate of Intellectual Property, invites judges, officials, and justice operators to participate in an international webinar on 'Protection of Intellectual Property in the digital environment', starting on November 10, 2026, virtually from 14:00.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Decisiones de la Plenaria de la Corte Suprema de Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: During the Plenary Session on October 13, 2026, the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice made resolutions.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Sala Civil firma primera providencia digital para la gestión de solicitudes de Cartas de Naturalización

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The president of the Supreme Court and head of the Civil and Commercial Chamber signed the first digital ruling for managing naturalization letter requests, following the launch of an electronic procedure via the Party Management Portal.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30780-sala-civil-firma-primera-providencia-digital-para-la-gestion-de-solicitudes-de-cartas-de-naturalizacion, 2026-10-13
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Habilitan inscripciones para curso internacional sobre redes sociales como contexto privilegiado para la violencia de género

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: Registrations are open for the virtual course "Las redes sociales como contexto privilegiado para la violencia de género", to be held from November 23 to December 4, 2026, aimed at Iberoamerican judges and legal professionals.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30778-habilitan-inscripciones-para-curso-internacional-sobre-redes-sociales-como-contexto-privilegiado-para-la-violencia-de-genero, 2026-10-13
• Source: www.pj.gov.py

### Asueto judicial y suspensión de plazos procesales en Yrybucuá

• Jurisdiction: Paraguay
• What changed: The Supreme Court declared a judicial holiday on October 14, 2026 in Yrybucuá, San Pedro Judicial District, with procedural deadlines falling on that date extended to October 15, due to the town's founding anniversary.
• Citation and date: https://www.pj.gov.py/notas/30779-asueto-judicial-y-suspension-de-plazos-procesales-en-yrybucua, 2026-10-13
• Source: www.pj.gov.py