Paraguay Prosecutor General Confirms Note Alleging Threats Against Prosecutor, Implicating Senator Rivas

The Paraguayan justice system is once again under scrutiny as serious allegations of threats against a prosecutor emerge, this time directly implicating a sitting senator. Prosecutor General Emiliano Rolón's confirmation that Senator Hernán Rivas is named in a note from prosecutor Patricia Sánchez regarding alleged threats is deeply concerning.

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That closed human source mentions a fact, which in the end refers to a senator, it is what has always been said. Effectively, the note I have in view says Hernán Rivas. That is all we have, it is a third-party mention that has not yet been collaborated, but it was enough for us to activate the protocol.

This incident, as reported by ABC Color, highlights the immense pressure faced by those tasked with investigating corruption and abuse of power. The fact that Senator Rivas, a member of the ruling party, is allegedly behind these threats, particularly in connection with an investigation into a potentially fake degree, raises significant questions about accountability and the rule of law in Paraguay.

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In general, I do not know the newspaper document mentioned, what I have is the one presented by the prosecutor and she clearly states that a closed human source – and asks that the name be kept in reserve – informs her that there is a threat of actions if the appeal is finalized around the case that was opened at that time. We received that threat with caution and consideration.

The activation of a police protection protocol for Prosecutor Sánchez is a necessary step, but it underscores the dangerous environment in which some prosecutors operate. The mention of a "closed human source" as the origin of the information adds a layer of complexity, but the direct naming of Senator Rivas cannot be ignored. This situation demands a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure justice is served and to protect the integrity of the judicial process. Paraguayan citizens expect their institutions to uphold the law without fear or favor, and this case will be a critical test.

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That information, it must be made clear, was enough for the security protocol, which is a preventive protocol, to be activated. Through the course of action, we involved Victim and Witness Protection and the Police in designing a prevention mechanism. For the mere fact of these types of situations, we have the duty to activate it and that is what we did.