Asphalt Mafia Case: Municipality Submits Preliminary Report to Prosecutor's Office

The Municipality of Asunción has submitted a preliminary report to the Public Ministry concerning the "asphalt mafia" case. The intervention in the commune's Directorate of Roads, initiated after public knowledge of the scandal, has been extended for another 15 days to further investigate new facts and complaints.

The report, delivered by the Municipality's Director of Legal Affairs, Jorge Sabaté, and advisor Melissa Ramírez, details the initial findings from reviewing documents and procedures related to the Directorate's operations. The municipality stated that the Public Ministry will analyze the documentation to determine if any criminal offenses occurred.

Officials emphasized that the intervention is ongoing and will delve deeper into aspects requiring further analysis before final conclusions are presented. The report also indicated that the intervention aimed not only to identify inconsistencies but also to begin implementing corrective measures for identified control weaknesses and to improve the Directorate's functioning.

Implemented control measures include reinforced fuel monitoring with precise records per vehicle and shift, sealed tanks, and measurement equipment. Strengthened controls on scales and material entry/exit, along with calibration efforts, are also in place. Additionally, a daily production log for the asphalt plant has been established, detailing materials used and asphalt produced. Controls for vehicle and machinery entry/exit have been enhanced with reinforced gate records and shift coverage.

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La intervención no se limitó a detectar inconsistencias