Paraguay
An Alto Paraná councilman lashed out at Enrique Riera after a robbery at his home
Aldo Barrios reported on social media that criminals entered his house and blamed the Interior Minister for the insecurity situation. According to Última Hora, the Police said there was no formal complaint and that the councilman rejected other interventions.
The departmental councilman of Alto Paraná Aldo Barrios, from the Yo Creo movement, reacted harshly after suffering a robbery at his home and publicly pointed the finger at Interior Minister Enrique Riera, whom he blamed for the lack of security.
According to Última Hora, Barrios posted messages on his social media accounts in which he described the official as “useless” and “fool.” He also said he would confront him personally when he returns to Ciudad del Este.
In his posts, the councilman showed how his family’s belongings were left scattered after the criminals entered and questioned the Ministry of the Interior for engaging in politics instead of providing answers on security. He also said that, in the face of this kind of incident, citizens end up resorting to self-defense.
According to a report from the Alto Paraná Departmental Police Prevention and Security Directorate cited by Última Hora, the robbery occurred this Wednesday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at kilometer 10, Acaray side.
Still according to that outlet, a 42-inch television, a speaker and G. 3,000,000 in cash were stolen. The case was reported to prosecutor Alcides Giménez, who ordered the records sent to his prosecutor’s office.
The police report mentioned by Última Hora also states that Barrios did not want officers from Criminalistics or the Alto Paraná Regional Investigations Department to intervene, and that he also did not file a formal complaint.
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