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.
El exsenador Edgardo Kueider enfrenta este lunes el inicio de su juicio oral en Asunción por contrabando de divisas. Mientras tanto, la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Argentina debe resolver el conflicto de competencia por las causas de enriquecimiento ilícito que se tramitan en dos jurisdicciones diferentes.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
