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Asunción municipal waste collection crisis

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Asunción is facing a crisis in urban waste collection and cleaning services due to shortages in equipment and personnel. Municipal authorities reported a deficit in vehicles, with the Urban Services Directorate stating a need for at least 90 trucks to stabilize operations. This request has drawn scrutiny from the Municipal Council, as previous administration claims suggested 40 trucks would suffice. Additionally, officials are facing questions regarding the procurement of 11 trucks totaling 13,606 million Guaraníes, which were reportedly purchased without Council approval. Compounding these logistical issues is a significant decline in the municipal workforce, which has dropped from nearly 2,400 street sweepers to fewer than 1,500 following retirements and staff transfers. To maintain essential services, the city has become reliant on unpaid volunteers, including young people and children of municipal employees, some of whom have worked without remuneration for up to four years. Recent reports indicate the city continues to rely on approximately 50 unpaid volunteers to maintain essential urban cleaning services amid these ongoing staffing shortages.

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