# Paraguayan legal proceedings against Tomás Rivas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-legal-proceedings-against-toms-rivas
> Updated: 2026-10-19T17:21:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Supreme Court of Justice in Paraguay has ordered a new oral and public trial for former deputy Tomás Fidelino Rivas Benítez. This decision follows an extraordinary appeal for cassation by prosecutor Luis Piñánez, which overturned previous rulings that had terminated the criminal prosecution.

The court determined that previous instances incorrectly applied laws regarding the extinction of proceedings through damage reparation. Magistrates noted that because the alleged acts involved an elected official using budgetary resources from the Chamber of Deputies to pay salaries for individuals in his personal circle, the extinction of the case required the express consent of the Public Ministry, which was not granted.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Legal developments in Paraguay and Spain involving former officials

Former Paraguayan senator Hernán Rivas appeals his prison sentence for using a false law degree, while Spain's Supreme Court upholds an 18-year sentence for former psychologist Rodolfo Ramos.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-developments-in-paraguay-and-spain-involving-former-officials

### 2026-10-06: Supreme Court orders new trial for former deputy Tomás Rivas

Paraguay's Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for former deputy Tomás Fidelino Rivas Benítez regarding the alleged misuse of public funds to pay personal associates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-orders-new-trial-for-former-deputy-toms-rivas

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