# Breast cancer mortality trends in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/breast-cancer-mortality-trends-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-10-20T20:52:08.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent data from Paraguay and Nicaragua indicate a downward trend in breast cancer fatalities. 

In Paraguay, the Ministry of Public Health reported an 18.3% reduction in deaths between 2020 and 2025, with the national mortality rate falling from 16 to 12.6 deaths per 100,000 women. The highest concentration of deaths was noted in the Central department, while the highest mortality rates occurred in Misiones and Paraguarí.

Nicaragua reported a 12% decrease in fatalities, with deaths falling from 199 in the first nine months of 2025 to 175 during the same period in 2026. In response to these trends and to mark World Breast Cancer Day, health facilities such as the Bertha Calderón Hospital and the Dr. Juan Ignacio Gutiérrez Sacasa National Oncology Center conducted health fairs and community gatherings focused on early detection and patient support.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Nicaragua reports 12% decrease in breast cancer deaths

Nicaragua reports a 12% drop in breast cancer deaths between January and September 2025 and 2026, supported by increased early detection efforts and health fairs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-reports-12-decrease-in-breast-cancer-deaths

### 2026-10-07: Paraguay reports 18.3% reduction in breast cancer deaths

Paraguay reported an 18.3% decrease in breast cancer deaths between 2020 and 2025, with mortality rates dropping from 16 to 12.6 per 100,000 women.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-reports-183-reduction-in-breast-cancer-deaths

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Cite as: Breast cancer mortality trends in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/breast-cancer-mortality-trends-in-latin-america