# Paraguayan Ombudsman candidate selection process > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-ombudsman-candidate-selection-process > Updated: 2026-09-21T19:01:10.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Paraguayan Senate's Commission on Constitutional Affairs has conducted public hearings to select candidates for the positions of Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman. During the process, indigenous leader Eusebio Villanueva Domínguez testified regarding the necessity of protecting indigenous rights and ancestral territories. He advocated for increased oversight to prevent land violations and violent evictions, citing previous international lawsuits against the state concerning native lands. Other candidates presented various proposals, including Alicia Alvarenga’s plan to use technology for case processing and human rights education in Spanish and Guaraní, and Rocío González’s emphasis on improving territorial access for rural citizens. Following the conclusion of the hearings, the commission is set to evaluate the remaining 60 candidates to present shortlists to the Senate plenary. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Paraguayan Senate concludes hearings for Ombudsman candidates The Paraguayan Senate has concluded public hearings for 60 candidates for the Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman positions, with shortlists expected to be presented to the plenary next week. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguayan-senate-concludes-hearings-for-ombudsman-candidates ### 2026-09-17: Indigenous leader Eusebio Villanueva Domínguez seeks Paraguay Ombudsman role Indigenous leader Eusebio Villanueva Domínguez is seeking the position of Ombudsman in Paraguay, pledging to protect ancestral territories and prevent irreversible damage to native communities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indigenous-leader-eusebio-villanueva-domnguez-seeks-paraguay-ombudsman-role --- Cite as: Paraguayan Ombudsman candidate selection process. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-ombudsman-candidate-selection-process