Internal documents from the Presidency of the Republic of Paraguay reveal that, in July 2025, an official credential was issued to Juan Roberto “Jimmy” Villaverde, the same individual identified as responsible for the Sucia Política page and a network of websites used to defame the press and critics of the government, as well as to spread content favorable to the ruling party. The credential, with the title “Digital Communication” and the Presidency logo, was printed by order of Guillermo Grance, general director of presidential information, to facilitate Villaverde’s access to the presidential residence Mburuvicha Róga.
President Santiago Peña, Mitic Minister Gustavo Villate, and Deputy Minister Alejandra Duarte had denied that Villaverde had any formal link with the government, treating him as a mere “militant.” However, the credential issued by the Presidency itself contradicts this version. Grance confirmed that Villaverde “entered to attend conferences” at Mburuvicha Róga, but insisted that he does not work for the Presidency.
In addition to Villaverde, other individuals not on public payrolls also received credentials, such as Florencia Vallejos and María Angélica Finestra. Some employees, like Alberto Vargas and Hugo Jiménez, appear hired by the Yacyretá Binational Entity, while Stiven Meza is listed as a Presidency employee and, since May 2025, receives an additional salary from Itaipú Binational.
In February 2025, Villaverde participated in an official government event in Coronel Oviedo, his hometown, where he was seen alongside communications director Alejandra Viola, in a public TV broadcast. The event was attended by Peña and Vice President Pedro Alliana.
The period of the credential’s issuance coincides with the peak of paid advertisements to discredit government critics, raising suspicions about direct Palace involvement in the disinformation operation.