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Legal proceedings against Hernán Rivas in Paraguay
Overview
The legal proceedings against former Paraguayan legislator Hernán Rivas have progressed into a critical phase. Rivas faces a potential 12-year prison sentence following allegations of legal fraud, specifically involving the use of falsified academic certificates and a law degree to practice law and influence the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
During the trial, the defense has argued for acquittal, claiming the Public Ministry failed to provide sufficient evidence and lacked necessary forensic steps like digital audits. However, prosecutors have expanded their investigation to include six witnesses for potential perjury, noting that the defendant’s alleged legal career lacks any academic records such as exam results or attendance sheets. Additionally, an official from the Ministry of Education is under investigation for possible concealment after refusing to cooperate with authorities.
Entities
Hernán Rivas · Ministério Público · Consorcio Belaz Movitec · Cristian Benítez · Ángela Vivanco
Timeline
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6 days ago
[CRIME] 3 sourcesLegal investigations proceed in Paraguay and ChileLegal proceedings continue in Paraguay regarding alleged perjury in Hernán Rivas's fraud trial, and in Chile, the investigation into bribery allegations involving former minister Ángela Vivanco nears its end.
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6 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesHernán Rivas faces trial over allegations of legal fraudFormer legislator Hernán Rivas faces a potential 12-year prison sentence in Paraguay after prosecutors alleged he used a false law degree to manipulate state institutions.
Sources
1000noticias.com.py · caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py · finde.latercera.com · hoy.com.do · ultimahora.com.py