A court in Asunción might announce the verdict this Monday, July 13, 2026, for former Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider and his partner. They were arrested in 2024 carrying over $200,000 in undeclared cash across the border. This high-profile case highlights ongoing legal cooperation between Paraguay and Argentina against economic crimes.
The Economic Crimes Court of Asunción is set to deliver its verdict on July 13, 2026, in the case of former Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider and his partner, Iara Guinsel. They are accused of attempting to smuggle over $200,000 USD. The prosecution has requested a prison sentence of two years and two months.
Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office has requested a 2-year and 2-month sentence for former Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider and his partner for attempting to smuggle $211,102 in December 2024. The defense argues for acquittal, while the justice system advances transparently.
Illegal trade in Argentina caused a fiscal loss equivalent to 3,800 schools and left 10,000 workers unemployed. Companies, marketplaces, and the Government debate who should control online sales as untaxed products flood the market. This conflict pits traditional manufacturers against Latin America's largest e-commerce platform.
La Policía de la Ciudad descubrió un cargamento de ketamina líquida oculto en un falso tanque de combustible de un camión con patente paraguaya estacionado en doble fila. El conductor, identificado como Joel R.A. (40 años), quedó detenido. La sustancia ingresó desde Paraguay y su valor en el mercado negro se estima entre $450 y $600 millones.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
