Paraguay ruling party deputies block transparency requests on IPS and ANDE

Deputies from Paraguay's ruling party have obstructed opposition requests for crucial information regarding the Institute of Social Security (IPS) and the National Electricity Administration (ANDE). These actions are being criticized for hindering transparency and demonstrating a lack of concern for ordinary citizens.

Opposition deputy Diosnel Aguilera presented two draft declarations seeking to halt the transmission of overdue ANDE customer data to Equifax, formerly Informconf. Aguilera argued that this would create obstacles for citizens attempting to access credit in the future. However, ruling party deputies, led by Miguel Del Puerto, succeeded in sending these requests to commissions, a common tactic to delay or "block" proposals that are inconvenient for the government.

Further blocking occurred when ruling party deputies rejected a request for information from the IPS concerning the placement of funds in Ueno Bank, which allegedly exceeded legal limits. Deputy Miguel Martínez, who made the request, was told by Del Puerto to consult reports already submitted to Congress. Martínez expressed frustration, stating that his request might have uncovered other critical aspects of the provisional institution's situation and lamented the repeated denial of his right to question and control.

These maneuvers by the ruling party deputies are seen as a deliberate effort to impede transparency and avoid "bothering" authorities or those connected to power. Critics contend that by preventing access to this information, the ruling party is demonstrating insensitivity to the public's needs and potentially causing "civil death" for individuals struggling to balance basic necessities like food and electricity payments.

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I recommend that the colleague familiarize himself with the report that has already been sent to the Chamber.