Prarguay: Generation Z Protestes against Corruption,

Gen Z Protests Against Corruption Erupt in Paraguay Paraguay Protesters gathered on Monday in front of police and court buildings in the Paraguayan capital of Asunción to demand the release of young people arrested the day before in the Generación Z Paraguay march against corruption, Paraguayan newspaper El Nacional reported. Holding signs reading “Freedom for those imprisoned for fighting,” they demanded the immediate release of those arrested, most of whom had no criminal record, saying the crackdown on the protest by police was a violation of their assembly rights. On Sunday, authorities arrested more than 30 people in Asunción after anti-corruption demonstrations turned violent, MercoPress reported. The march was organized by the youth group Generación Z Paraguay to protest government corruption and demand greater transparency, as well as more funding for education and healthcare. The protests began peacefully, but quickly escalated after a violent police crackdown that continued into the night, according to local media. Dozens of protesters were wounded during the clashes, while eight police officers were injured as protesters smashed store windows and threw objects at law enforcement. Video footage posted on social media showed police, including cavalry and specialized units like the Grupo Lince motorcycle unit, aggressively chasing and detaining civilians, even those walking on sidewalks. The protest is part of a broader wave of public discontent and protests in the country of Paraguay over the past year, with demonstrators demanding transparency, justice, and institutional accountability. Analysts say that Paraguay is now dealing with its most severe institutional crisis since the democratic transition of 1989, following revelations of deep-rooted corruption and collusion between public officials and organized crime networks, implicating top officials, including President Horacio Cartes. Share this story