A delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) landed in Pilar, capital of the Ñeembucú department, as part of an international security cooperation agenda developed in Paraguay. The delegation, led by FBI supervisor for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, Ricardo Hernández, and composed of agents Rodrigo Riveros and Stefhany Kochera, toured historical sites in the region, including Humaitá, and met with local and police authorities.
The agents were accompanied by the chief of the National Police's anti-kidnapping unit, Commissioner Nimio Cardozo, and the director of Intelligence of the Ministry of the Interior, Commissioner Pascual Cuellar. The visit occurred after a meeting with the Minister of the Interior, Enrique Riera, and high-ranking police officials, where topics such as information exchange and strengthening institutional capacities between the two countries were discussed.
Cardozo, who invited the agents to get to know Ñeembucú, stated that the FBI representatives showed great interest in Paraguayan history, especially sites linked to the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870). “They needed to know the history,” the commissioner declared, highlighting the visitors' satisfaction during the tour. He clarified that the agents' presence was not related to any special operation, but exclusively to a cultural and historical visit.
During their stay, the delegation also met with the governor of Ñeembucú, Víctor Hugo Fornerón, who posted images of the meeting on his social media, stating that “we continue strengthening coordinated work and institutional exchange in favor of security.” The visit once again highlighted Pilar and Ñeembucú, a region considered key for its historical wealth, especially linked to the War of the Triple Alliance and monuments that attract national and foreign visitors.