# Security incidents at educational institutions in Asunción

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-incidents-at-educational-institutions-in-asuncin
> Updated: 2026-10-26T21:42:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Security concerns have emerged at educational institutions in Asunción, Paraguay. On October 16, the National University of Asunción (UNA) suspended all academic activities as a preventive measure after receiving mass emails threatening an armed attack. University Rector Zully Vera noted this was the first time the institution had received such “intimidating” messages, and the National Police began investigating the IP addresses used to send the threats.

On October 26, police investigated a separate incident where students from Colegio Presidente Franco allegedly targeted the Colegio Nacional de la Capital (CNC) with stones and firecrackers. During the investigation, authorities detained eight individuals in Colegio Presidente Franco uniforms and one adult, Gustavo Villalba. While some CNC students reported injuries and alleged the presence of firearms, police stated that “no weapons were found” during the detentions.

In a related escalation in the Sajonia neighborhood, a 15-year-old student was injured with a knife during a fight with a 16-year-old classmate at the Escuela Nacional de Comercio N.º 3. The altercation, which was reportedly fueled by social media provocations, was witnessed by other students and resulted in wounds to the victim's arm, chest, and abdomen; the student was later reported to be in stable condition.

In response to these incidents, the Ministry of Education and local authorities are coordinating with police to monitor social media for threats and strengthen security at educational centers. Authorities have increased police presence at various schools following these confrontations.

## Claims

- Students wearing Colegio Presidente Franco uniforms threw projectiles at Colegio Nacional de la Capital. (reported by 3 sources)
- Eight individuals wearing Colegio Presidente Franco uniforms were detained. (reported by 3 sources)
- The case has been referred to the Public Ministry and Codeni. (reported by 2 sources)
- Security has been reinforced at the CNC and other institutions. (reported by 2 sources)
- An adult named Gustavo Villalba was detained during the incident. (reported by 1 source)
- Police did not find any firearms on the detainees. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Violence in schools: attacks on teachers and students in Argentina and Paraguay

Violent incidents in schools across Argentina and Paraguay, including a teacher assault in San Nicolás and a student stabbing in Asunción, have prompted calls for increased security and policy changes.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asuncin-authorities-investigate-student-clash-at-cnc

### 2026-10-16: National University of Asunción suspends classes over armed attack threat

The National University of Asunción suspended all classes after receiving mass emails threatening an armed attack. Police are tracking the sender's IP address to identify the responsible party.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-university-of-asuncin-suspends-classes-over-armed-attack-threat

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