In an opinion column published on May 11, 2026, ABC Color draws on the historical metaphor “all roads lead to Rome” to assert that a systematic disinformation and smear campaign against journalists and independent media in Paraguay is orchestrated by the government and the National Republican Association (ANR). The piece, which appears in the newspaper’s opinion section, claims that various methods—including digital attacks, fake social media profiles, AI-generated content, and covert financing—all point to a single origin.
The author writes that “one of the operators appears to be linked to ANR political actors and government authorities, with an active presence in official events and particularly with government communicators.” The column further alleges that the campaign is not a series of isolated incidents but part of a coherent network, and that “all evidence and lines of investigation lead to the same institutional responsible party.”
The piece references the Nazi propagandist Goebbels as a dark source of inspiration for such manipulation tactics. It concludes that “all roads lead to Rome, and Rome is the political power that has decided to sacrifice truth and reputation in order to silence independent criticism and submit press freedom.”
ABC Color’s column does not provide specific names, dates, or verifiable evidence to support its claims. The newspaper’s opinion section is not subject to the same editorial verification standards as its news reporting. As of publication, no independent corroboration of the alleged disinformation network has emerged.