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US accuses Paraguayan vice president of ‘significant acts of corruption’

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken accuses Vice President of Paraguay of corruption | Font: AFP

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The United States included the Vice President of Paraguay, Hugo Velasquezas well as legal advisor to the binational company Yacyretá (EBY), Juan Carlos Duarteon your list corrupt peopleThis was announced on Friday by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Both officials were honored by the North American country for their participation in “significant acts of corruption”including bribing an official and interfering in public proceedings.

These two, as well as their families, were listed as corrupt and they will be denied entry to the US. and they will not be able to obtain visas to travel to that country.

Financial interests

According to Blinken, Duarte, a close personal and professional associate of Vice President Velázquez, “suggested corrupt practices government official in Paraguay to obstruct an investigation that threatened the Vice President and his financial interests”.

“Such corrupt practices also contribute to loss of confidence in government and public perceptions of corruption and impunity in the office of the Vice President of Paraguay,” the statement said, which was also published in Assumption Ambassador of Washington in Asuncion, Mark Osfield.

As part of this action, the department also appointed members closest relatives of Velasquez, including Lourdes Maria Andrea Samaniego Gonzalez, Dionisio Adalberto Velasquez Jimenez, Sonia Rebeca Velasquez Escauriza and Hugo José Velasquez Escauriza.

Also to Duarte’s immediate family including Ninfa Concepción, Vera Moreira and Tamara Duarte Martinez.

“These designations confirm the United States’ commitment to fighting corruption that harms the public interest, hinders the economic prosperity of countries, and reduces the ability of governments to respond effectively to the needs of their people,” the statement said.

Vice President resigns

This was announced today by Vice President of Paraguay Hugo Velasquez. he will leave his post and before the nomination of a candidate for the presidency of the country, after the accusation of the US State Department.

“I, Hugo Velasquez, am about to make a decision that I consider most suitable for the country” said the radio official. ABC cardinalanticipating its decision, which will come into force in the coming days.

Similarly, statements are expected from other high-ranking officials of the country in this case, such as the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo. (EFE)


Source: RPP

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