Alba Duarte

Alba Duarte is a journalist who recently made headlines after surviving a harrowing attempt of sexual assault in her home in Itauguá. The incident, which occurred when an intruder entered her bedroom, was thwarted by her dog, who attacked the assailant, allowing Duarte to escape and call for help. Following the traumatic event, she faced further distress at a local hospital where she alleged that the attending physician, Daniel Velázquez, subjected her to verbal abuse and displayed insensitivity towards her situation. Duarte's experience highlighted issues of both individual violence and institutional mistreatment, prompting her to speak out publicly about the need for respectful treatment of assault victims.