“I love it, it fascinates me”: Nenecho's reaction after the rejection of the 2025 balance

Former Asunción mayor Óscar "Nenecho" Rodríguez has responded with defiance and irony to the Municipal Council's rejection of his partial 2025 financial statement. Far from appearing concerned, Rodríguez declared he "loves" the decision, characterizing it as a political maneuver by opponents seeking to use his management balance as a campaign tool. His confrontational stance was evident as he spoke from his vehicle, accusing certain political actors of employing populist tactics.

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Me encanta que hayan rechazado el balance, porque si no lo hacían, íbamos a seguir con la cantaleta política populista de algunos actores de ‘blanquear a Nenecho’. ¿Por qué p... van a blanquearle a Nenecho?

Rodríguez, who served only five months of 2025 before resigning amid corruption allegations, downplayed the significance of the council's vote. He argued that accepting or rejecting a financial statement does not reflect the actual performance of municipal services like garbage collection or road maintenance, but rather the economic and financial situation. This perspective seeks to distance himself from the scrutiny of his partial tenure, which was overshadowed by serious accusations regarding the use of public funds.

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Aceptar o rechazar un balance no mide la gestión de si se recogió más basura o si se bacheó más... el balance refleja la situación económica financiera

The Municipal Council's decision to reject the presented figures, which cover both Rodríguez's controversial period and the initial part of his successor Luis Bello's administration, is a significant administrative setback. It prevents the automatic "whitewashing" of Rodríguez's partial management, a process that would have occurred if the balance had been approved without objection. This move adds to the complex legal history Rodríguez faces following his departure from office under intense social and judicial pressure.

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Tildó a los concejales opositores de ser “aliados a los medios evasores de impuestos” y aseguró que quienes festejaron el rechazo del balance “van a seguir perdiendo elecciones” por intentar “engañar a la gente”.

From a Paraguayan perspective, this event is deeply intertwined with local politics and public perception of corruption. Rodríguez's defiant attitude and his accusations against the opposition, media, and business sectors highlight the polarized political landscape. The council's action is seen not just as an administrative decision but as a victory for transparency and accountability, preventing a potential cover-up. The public's reaction, often cynical towards politicians, will be closely watching how these legal and political battles unfold, especially concerning the upcoming elections where Rodríguez's past actions will undoubtedly be a central theme.

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La Junta Municipal de Asunción decidió rechazar los números presentados, que comprenden parte de la cuestionada gestión de Rodríguez y el inicio de la administración de su sucesor, Luis Bello.