
Adelio Mendoza
Adelio Mendoza is a young indigenous man of the Pa’i Tavyterã ethnicity, who was working as a laborer on the property of Óscar Denis Sánchez when he was also kidnapped by the Ejército del Pueblo Paraguayo (EPP) on September 9, 2020. He was released four days later during a rescue operation by members of his community.
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Adelio Mendoza was with Óscar Denis Sánchez before he was kidnapped and later returned to freedom.
Día del Padre: hijas de secuestrado se expresan en esta fecha especial - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2026-06-21
Adelio Mendoza was kidnapped alongside Óscar Denis but was released four days later.
Familia de Óscar Denis recuerda su cumpleaños: “Que no se normalice su ausencia” - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2026-02-10
Adelio Mendoza was also kidnapped alongside Óscar Denis and was released four days later.
Reiterarán clamor de justicia para Óscar Denis, a 5 años de su secuestro - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2025-09-08











