Paraguayan Senator Slams 'Selective' Fiscal Accusation, Calls Attorney General 'Useless'

Independent Senator Eduardo Nakayama has launched a strong critique against the recent fiscal accusation targeting directors of Banco Atlas, a member of the ABC Color group. Nakayama vehemently described the accusation as "selective and untimely," arguing that it resurrects dormant cases from over two decades ago, driven by a spirit of "revenge" rather than impartial investigation. He contends that the timing and nature of these accusations are politically motivated, aimed at creating pressure and enacting retribution against specific individuals and entities.

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The accusations are selective and untimely.

Nakayama did not spare the Attorney General, Emiliano Rolón Fernández, from his sharp criticism. He publicly denounced Fernández as "the most useless person in the Paraguayan state," accusing him of grandstanding in situations lacking real threats while failing to deliver tangible results against organized crime and terrorism. The senator pointed to the lack of progress in sensitive cases, including the assassination of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci in Colombia, as evidence of the Public Ministry's institutional inefficiency under Fernández's leadership. This harsh assessment highlights a deep dissatisfaction with the performance of the country's top prosecutor.

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He is the most useless person in the Paraguayan state.

Furthermore, Senator Nakayama announced his intention to reject any budget increase for the Public Ministry. He cited concerns over institutional mismanagement and a lack of guaranteed improvements in performance, questioning the effective use of public resources. Nakayama recounted an instance of what he perceived as excessive security deployment during a trip to Ciudad del Este, contrasting it with the lack of progress in critical investigations. His stance underscores a broader sentiment of distrust regarding the current administration of justice in Paraguay, particularly its ability to tackle corruption and organized crime effectively.

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He moves with clumsiness when there are no real threats, while showing no results against organized crime.