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Politics - Jul 7, 2026The mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüe is accused of diverting G 2.44 billion to a parallel commission

Two council members and the former municipal accountant confirmed in a hearing that the mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüe, Víctor Garay, diverted approximately G 2.44 billion to a "parallel commission." The funds, which came from laws for cultural heritage, were used for substandard public works without a bidding process, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office's accusation of breach of trust.

Security & Justice - May 19, 2026Former mayor of Jesús de Tavarangüé completes seven months as fugitive in alleged drug trafficking money laundering scheme

Hernán 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.