The binational hydroelectric plants Itaipú and Yacyretá spend US$156 million annually on salaries for 3,558 employees. At least 109 Itaipú workers earn more than President Santiago Peña, led by legal director Iris Magnolia Mendoza, whose salary is four times that of the head of the executive branch. At Yacyretá, the Paraguayan director and board members also exceed G$100 million a month. The Comptroller General has submitted a draft bill to impose fines for lack of salary transparency.
Justo Lucho Zacarías Irún
Director general paraguayo de Itaipú.