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The sworn statements of the former pro‑government senator show a loss of roughly G$ 30 billion over five years, mainly due to the sale of shares in four companies, as well as declines in the value of real estate and vehicles. This case highlights important issues regarding political transparency and the investment climate in Paraguay.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaFormer Paraguayan senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the “A Ultranza” case, was transferred on Wednesday morning to the National Prevention Center, located in the former Tacumbú prison in the Santa Ana district of Asunción.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzatacumbuA group of citizens has asked the Capiatá Municipal Board to immediately withdraw the distinguished citizen and favorite son honors granted to the former senator, who was convicted of money laundering and criminal association.
erico-galeanocapiataa-ultranzaPresident Santiago Peña said Paraguay's justice system "does not measure with the same yardstick" when commenting on the conviction of former Colorado Senator Erico Galeano, but stressed that he respects the independence of the Judiciary.
santiago-penaerico-galeanoa-ultranzaThe Specialized Organized Crime Sentencing Court ordered the pretrial detention of former Colorado Party senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the context of Operation A Ultranza. The defense has appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice with a motion of unconstitutionality, while Galeano awaits at the National Center for Pretrial Detainees (formerly Tacumbú).
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaFormer Colorado Senator Erico Galeano, convicted of money laundering and criminal association, spent the night at the National Police Judicial Department after alternative measures were revoked. He awaits transfer to a prison, yet to be determined.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaUruguayan Gianina García Troche, charged with money laundering in the framework of Operation A Ultranza, gave her second investigative statement on May 12, just days before the deadline for the Public Prosecutor's Office to present its conclusive request. The proceeding was carried out at the Emboscada prison by prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak, who investigates the alleged creation of companies to conceal drug trafficking funds obtained by her partner, Sebastián Marset.
a-ultranzagianina-garciadeny-yoon-paksebastian-marsetgianina-garcia-trocheThe defense of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison, has filed an unconstitutionality action with the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to annul two rulings, alleging violations of constitutional guarantees.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaParaguay's Magistrates Council passed over prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak, who led the mega-operation A Ultranza against drug trafficking, and chose Aldo Cantero, known as 'Aldo Canta 50' for allegedly negotiating cases, to join the shortlist for judge. The decision drew criticism from legal experts and accusations that the body prioritizes political loyalties over merit.
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