Óscar Rodríguez

An intervention into Óscar Rodríguez’s administration documented G. 512 billion in municipal bond resources routed through the single-account system and said more than 92% went to current expenses. The separate G8 issue raised G. 360 billion for eight storm-drainage projects.

Álvaro Grau proposes eliminating 10 municipal fees and taxes in Asunción, including charges for street sweeping and park maintenance. The initiative still requires municipal approval.

Soledad Núñez accused Luis Bello of advancing a new collective agreement on the eve of the election and said in an interview with ABC TV that about 93% of Asunción’s resources go to operating expenses.

Arlene Aquino, a candidate for mayor of Asunción who is studying political science at the National University of Asunción (UNA) and has never held public office, estimates that 500 billion guaraníes in municipal funds were allegedly diverted during Óscar Rodríguez’s administration. She compares the amount with the 5.105 billion guaraníes for which former Central governor Hugo Javier was convicted. Since November, she says, she has been campaigning door to door.

Soledad Núñez pledged to audit Óscar Rodríguez’s administration if she wins the October 4 election, after he gave her 24 hours to substantiate her accusation of theft or delete the post, which showed the phrase “they’ll take care of him” alongside an image of Camilo Pérez.

Asunción mayoral candidate Soledad Núñez proposed firing municipal employees who do not perform their duties, abolishing the Municipal Traffic Police and fighting corruption, without specifying how those employees would be identified.

Asunción continues to face service problems, debt and allegations under Luis Bello, while Óscar Pérez’s intervention at the Roadways Directorate approaches two months; ABC Color also reports on the “Mafia del asfalto” case, allegations still without convictions against officials from previous administrations, including Constantino “Tino” Ayala and Carlos Morel Gadea, US$22.2 million in overdue interest and partial payments without a global agreement, as well as the diversion of G. 512 billion in bond proceeds for G8 projects during the administration of Óscar “Nenecho” Rodríguez, and says Camilo Pérez and the councilor slate represent the continuation of the Colorado Party model of the National Republican Association (ANR), a party linked to Horacio Cartes, despite their rhetoric of change.

Asunción bondholders will decide on September 16 whether to seek legal action if the municipality does not prove that it paid the G. 41.101 billion promised for the previous day, while accumulated debt and unfinished drainage works expose the administration’s financial crisis.

Alfredo Benítez remains director of Administrative Management at Paraguay’s postal service while awaiting a hearing on the conditional suspension of proceedings in which he is accused of falsifying notices in 19 enforcement lawsuits. The measure would include G. 100 million in restitution and avoid an oral trial without amounting to an acquittal.

Paraguay's Public Ministry accused former minister Arnoldo Wiens of breach of trust and damage to the Metrobús project in Asunción, with estimated losses of Gs. 14.955 billion, and requested an oral trial, while also seeking to expedite an appeal in another corruption case involving officials.

Councilor Álvaro Grau denounces irregular cleaning contracts in the administration of Luis Bello, criticizes the slowness of the Public Prosecutor's Office in investigating embezzlement from the previous administration of Nenecho Rodríguez, and reports judicial progress in the "golden detergent" case.

Horacio Cartes suggested that Camilo Pérez consider charging vehicles entering Asunción. Soledad Núñez rejected the idea and attributed the municipal crisis to corruption and the alleged diversion of funds under the previous administration.

The Comptroller General's Office of Paraguay has concluded that the asset growth of the former mayor of Asunción, Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez, is justified by his legal income, despite his resignation amid corruption scandals and being charged with criminal association.

The Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay has rejected the request for the disqualification of César Daniel Ojeda Figueredo, unblocking the "golden detergent" case, which investigates former mayor of Asunción, Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez, for the alleged embezzlement of 1.8 billion guaranis in the purchase of cleaning products.

Candidate Mauricio Maluff denounces that the Municipality of Asunción collected only G. 2.5 billion in taxes from concerts in 2023, despite his calculations indicating that the amount owed was approximately G. 7.5 billion.

The Asunción Municipal Board approved the 2025 budget, which covers both the previous and current administrations, amid criticism from the opposition, which labeled the decision a "whitewashing" of a government targeted by corruption allegations.

Paraguayan police seized gun parts shipped from Miami and declared as electronics at the Luque airport, with suspicion that the final destination was Brazil for criminal factions.

The majority bloc in the Asunción Municipal Board approved a G. 4.5 billion increase for contracts with the Directorate of Vialidad (Road Maintenance), ignoring allegations of materials being diverted to private projects and criticism of overpricing.

Asunción is facing a fiscal crisis following the diversion of more than G. 500 billion from the G8 bond, originally intended for stormwater drainage works, during the administration of former mayor Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez. Meanwhile, the current administration under Luis Bello is paying contractors with current municipal revenue, while residents endure poor public services, including potholed streets that cause accidents, inconsistent garbage collection, and chaotic traffic.

The Assunção City Hall is facing a financial crisis after the embezzlement of 500 billion guaranis intended for stormwater drainage projects, which led to duplicate payments and investigations into the management of the funds.

Asunción mayoral candidate Soledad Núñez has reported the dismantling of garbage trucks, tractors and other city assets, which she says are being stripped for parts under interim mayor Luis Bello. She pledged an overhaul of municipal asset control and use.