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Interior Minister Enrique Riera said President Santiago Peña did not criticize former senator Erico Galeano, convicted of drug trafficking, to preserve governability. Riera argued that questioning members of Honor Colorado would have blocked key projects, such as creating the Ministry of Economy and approving the budget.
enrique-rierasantiago-penaerico-galeanohonor-coloradoInSight Crime data shows an 82.6% drop in cocaine seizures in Paraguay in 2025, indicating the country is no longer a central corridor for trafficking to Europe, following enhanced controls and international cooperation.
insight-crimeenrique-rieraOf the nearly 9,800 people serving house arrest in Paraguay, only 123 use electronic ankle monitors, according to official data. The government admits that most lack effective monitoring and plans to expand the system.
rafael-candiaenrique-rieraParaguay's Minister of Interior, Enrique Riera, denied rumors that he would return to the Senate, stating that President Santiago Peña asked him to remain in office. Riera also commented on the upcoming internal municipal elections and the ministry's stance of party neutrality.
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