Paraguay

Hugo Velazquez

Velazquez is the current Vice-President of Paraguay and is accused of engaging in corruption and threats to obstruct justice, protect himself and his criminal associates. He is also accused of having ties to members of Hizballah, a Lebanese Islamist political party and militant group designated by the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Terrorist …

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Horacio Cartes

Horacio Cartes is one of the wealthiest individuals in Paraguay and was President of the country from 2013 to 2018. He is suspected of having engaged in corruption before, during and after his term as President of Paraguay, mainly by allegedly bribing potential supporters, officials and policymakers for their loyalty and to ensure his interests. …

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Kassem Hijazi

Kassem Hijazi, controls a money-laundering organization based out of Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay, which operates on a global scale with the capability to launder hundreds of millions of dollars. Kassem Hijazi maintains strong ties with Paraguayan politicians, police officers, district attorneys, and several money exchange brokers located in Ciudad del Este who have allowed him …

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