Dispute over 'green' business reviews at Paraguay's Central Bank; foreign firm gets preferential electricity rates

A significant conflict is unfolding within the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) between its directors and technicians. The technicians reportedly seek to scrutinize the operations of entities involved in the currently popular "green" businesses. Sources suggest that a high-ranking official, referred to as the "savior of the homeland," is obstructing these reviews, presumably with the backing of the ultimate authority.

Adding to the turmoil, President "Pinocho" Peña has dismissed Félix Sosa from his position as president of the National Electricity Administration (ANDE). While the exact reasons for Sosa's removal are not explicitly stated, the article implies they are tied to broader institutional conflicts.

The government's decision to grant a foreign company preferential electricity tariffs, significantly lower than those proposed by ANDE, is strongly criticized as an act of "surrender." The article laments that despite changes in government, certain practices persist, with pronouncements of sovereignty contrasting sharply with actions that exploit Paraguay.

This new agreement is seen as prioritizing a foreign firm, with the cost of the preferential rate being passed on to Paraguayan users. The author questions the notion of a "giant Paraguay" when ordinary citizens are burdened to cover financial shortfalls created by such deals. The article suggests that individuals connected to fashionable businesses are involved, questioning the insistence on this particular arrangement.

Concerns are also raised about how Paraguayan and foreign companies that have long provided employment in the country will be affected, as they are required to pay the standard electricity rates. The piece references the case of Wiens, who allegedly refused to engage with corrupt individuals and is now facing prosecution in the Metrobús case.

Furthermore, the article questions the true nature of justice in Paraguay, contrasting statements from the head of the Supreme Court about judicial independence with recent rulings. The Asunción Municipality's hesitation to release findings on the "asphalt mafia" during the previous administration is also highlighted, suggesting an attempt to protect certain individuals. The piece concludes by stating that those who diverted resources for private gain should be imprisoned.