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State Attorney General Emiliano Rolón removed Deputy Attorney María Soledad Machuca from the Specialized Unit for Economic Crimes and Anti-Corruption and the Money Laundering Unit, following questions about alleged shelving of emblematic cases. Nancy Salomón takes over the position.
emiliano-rolonsoledad-machucanancy-salomonHernán Adolar Schlender, former mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüé (ANR), has been a fugitive since October 2025, accused of using Fonacide funds to launder drug trafficking money. Former accountant Zenón Cáceres Duarte was sentenced to four years in prison, with the sentence confirmed in March. The estimated loss to the municipality is G. 7.418 billion.
hernan-adolar-schlenderfonacidejesus-de-tavarangueCandidate for councilman on List 2P – Option 10 of the ANR, Cristhian Samaniego advocates for oversight of public funds and support for Camilo Pérez's administration in the Municipal Board.
cristhian-samaniegoanrRossana Edith Gómez Ortiga, pre-candidate for mayor of Villa Elisa on the Colorado Party's List 2A, has been reported for alleged domestic violence. The case is being processed in the local Peace Court and has generated political repercussions.
villa-elisaThe city of Hohenau held a folkloric peña over the weekend to celebrate the 215th anniversary of Paraguayan Independence, combining music, dance, and a tribute to mothers. The event featured performances by artist Francisco Russo, the band La Bandita de Misiones, and local groups, bringing families together for a night of strong patriotic sentiment.
hohenaufrancisco-russola-bandita-de-misionesProsecutor Andrea Vera requested on Monday (18) the conviction of former sports executive Ramón González Daher to 6 years in prison for perjury during the closing arguments of the trial. González Daher, who is already serving a 15-year sentence for aggravated usury, money laundering, and false accusation, is accused of lying about the reasons for his departure from the Paraguayan Football Association (APF) in testimony given in 2021.
ramon-gonzalez-daherapfCésar Adrián Medina, 31, was arrested by the National Police in downtown Asunción after a report of theft of car emblems. Four Toyota logos and two table knives, allegedly used to remove the accessories, were found with him. Police are investigating the origin of the objects and possible receiving of stolen goods.
cesar-adrian-medinaPeace Judge of La Encarnación, Analía Cibils, and former Peace Judge of La Catedral, Nathalia Garcete, have been charged again by the Paraguayan Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged malfeasance and use of false documents, as part of the scheme known as the 'Promissory Note Mafia'. The accusations also include actuaries, court clerks, and representatives of credit companies.
Students at the Augusto Roa Bastos school in Villa Hayes face precarious conditions: lack of electricity and drinking water. Parents and teachers demand an urgent solution to ensure dignified education.
villa-hayesArnaldo Andrés Lezcano Ramírez, 20, was detained by the National Police after punching referee Jorge Junior Villalba Ortíez in the face, causing a cheekbone fracture. The assault occurred at the end of a match of the Liga Caaguazú de Futebol, at the Club 8 de Diciembre field in the Santa Isabel neighborhood. The player attempted to flee but was captured a few blocks away and remains at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
caaguazufutebolThe current president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, and the Auditor General of the Executive Branch, Alberto Cabrera, said that the previous administration, headed by Jorge Brítez, implemented only 2 of 100 audit recommendations, classifying internal control as 'failed'.
ipsjorge-britezisaias-fretesLiberal deputy Freddy Franco defended his bill establishing the 'National Day of Vori Vori' and harshly criticized Senator Dionisio Amarilla, accusing him of being two-faced due to his closeness to the Colorado government. Franco suggested the debate over the typical dish was used to divert attention from the scandal involving former Senator Hernán Rivas's fake diplomas.
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