Paraguay's Audiovisual Day finds INAP in leadership transition amid industry criticism

Paraguay marks its Audiovisual Day on July 5th, a date that also commemorates the promulgation of Law 6106, which established the National Audiovisual Institute (INAP). This year, the institution faces a significant milestone: its first transition in executive leadership.

The National Audiovisual Council announced a shortlist of candidates for the executive director position for the 2026-2031 term on March 13th, following a public selection process. However, industry guilds, including the Paraguayan Chamber of Film and Television Producers (Campro), the Paraguayan Film Academy, the Paraguayan Chamber of Exhibitors, and the Creative Industries Federation (FIC), have raised concerns. In a February 27th statement, they requested the process be restarted, citing a lack of clear criteria and logical decision-making.

Despite these criticisms, the selection proceeded, resulting in a shortlist comprising Ramón Alberto González Ramírez (70 points), Miguel Hermenegildo López (69 points), and Natalia Inés Fuster Cascio. This list has been forwarded to the Ministry of Culture, where Minister Adriana Ortiz will make the final decision on who will lead the INAP for the next five years.

Christian Gayoso Rojas, the INAP's first executive director since 2021, issued a statement on June 24th as his term concluded. He assured institutional continuity, stating that all necessary technical and administrative measures were taken to ensure the INAP's full operation until a new director is appointed. Gayoso affirmed that the institute's operational structure would continue to fulfill its promotion and international commitments, with his role limited to political representation.

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la misma carecía “de criterios claros, de actas de evaluación, de lógica detrás de cada decisión”