President Santiago Peña now attempts to deny ties with Juan Roberto “Jimmy” Villaverde, identified as an operator of a dirty campaign that spent over half a million dollars on digital platforms. However, a 2023 interview and official documents show that Peña praised him and appointed him to the government's digital communications.
Juan Roberto Villaverde Emategui
Persona señalada como responsable de la página Sucia Política y de una red de páginas prooficialistas.
President Santiago Peña is accused of denying ties to a digital communicator who received an official credential, while allegations of a smear campaign against government critics grow. The head of Mitic is pressured to resign for allegedly concealing data, and Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez faces corruption accusations from the United States.
Documents obtained show that the Presidency of the Republic of Paraguay issued an official credential to Juan Roberto “Jimmy” Villaverde, identified as responsible for the Sucia Política page and a network of pro-government websites, in July 2025. The revelation contradicts the version of President Santiago Peña and Mitic authorities, who denied any formal link with Villaverde.
President Santiago Peña acknowledged knowing Juan Roberto 'Jimmy' Villaverde, identified as an operator of a network of pages that attack journalists and opponents, but denied that he works for the government or has an office at Mburuvicha Róga. Public records show Villaverde managed Peña and Alliana's social media during the campaign and held public positions.