Man Returns From Spain, Allegedly Attacks Ex-Partner's New Boyfriend in Paraguay

In Caaguazú, Paraguay, a man who had recently returned from Spain allegedly attempted to murder the new partner of his ex-girlfriend before threatening the woman herself with a firearm. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026, at a farm in the Segunda Línea San José company, within the Yakareí colony.

The suspect, identified as Óscar Leonardo Escobar, reportedly arrived at the property around 5:30 PM in a vehicle. He allegedly entered the premises by force, carrying a firearm, believed to be a revolver. Without speaking, Escobar allegedly fired several shots at Ismael Aquino, the current partner. Aquino managed to escape by running and taking refuge in a neighbor's house, avoiding the projectiles.

Following the attack on Aquino, the suspect allegedly turned his attention to Victorina Ortega, the ex-partner. He reportedly intimidated her while still holding the firearm. Ortega seized an opportunity when the aggressor was distracted to flee and also seek refuge in a neighbor's home, from where the police were alerted.

National Police were notified of the incident via a phone call from local residents and informed the Public Ministry, which has launched an investigation to clarify the events and locate Escobar. Authorities later found Escobar's vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz ML 320, along with several items including four cell phones, personal documents, a travel bag, and a leather firearm holster, during an inspection of the farm. Among the documents found was a passport under the name Óscar Leonardo Amarilla Escobar, indicating dual Paraguayan and Spanish nationality.