A Brazilian and a Paraguayan were detained in Pedro Juan Caballero with a rifle, pistols, and ammunition during a preventive checkpoint. Police seized a Smith & Wesson rifle, two pistols, and hundreds of cartridges. The Public Prosecutor's Office announced charges for violation of the Weapons Law.
Crime Organizado
Liberal Senator Celeste Amarilla stated that there are other politicians with a profile similar to that of convicted former senator Erico Galeano, but she does not yet have evidence to denounce them publicly. The remarks reignite debate over organized crime's influence on politics and campaign financing in Paraguay.
The pretrial detention of former Colorado senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association in Operation A Ultranza Py, marks a symbolic turning point in Paraguay's political system, historically marked by selective impunity and protection of influential figures.
Paraguay's Appeals Court is set to rule on an appeal that could lead to the pretrial detention of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. The defense is trying to avoid imprisonment, while the Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting immediate detention.
The Specialized Court of Appeals for Economic Crimes and Organized Crime has overturned the acquittal of two police officers and a lawyer accused of shielding Eduardo “Piska” Aparecido de Almeida, considered the leader of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) in Paraguay. They will now face a third trial.
Appeals Court confirms rejection of former senator Erico Galeano's appeal, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. With the decision, the Sentencing Court may schedule a hearing to decide on preventive detention.
Auto parts theft in Paraguay has evolved from a crime of opportunity into a structured illicit industry, moving millions per day. The made-to-order request model fuels the black market, with parts openly sold on social media. In Asunción, up to 250 thefts are recorded daily, and impunity is high, with detainees released in less than 24 hours.