Alejandra Peralta Merlo
Alejandra Peralta Merlo is a human rights lawyer and activist in Paraguay, known for her advocacy against discrimination and gender-based violence. In a recent discussion, she criticized the remarks made by Yamil Esgaib, highlighting how such statements perpetuate machismo and contribute to societal violence. Peralta emphasizes the importance of addressing harmful narratives that diminish the experiences of marginalized groups, including women and the LGBTQ+ community, and advocates for a more empathetic and informed discourse around issues of discrimination and violence in society.
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Alejandra Peralta Merlo responded to the statements of José Duarte Penayo regarding the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner.
Así respondió una abogada en DD.HH. a expresiones del titular de Aneaes - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-01-22
Alejandra Peralta Merlo warned that incidents of violence against women should not be minimized and must be analyzed as feminicide with a gender perspective.
Incendio por “celos” es violencia feminicida, no un simple daño material, advierte abogada - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-01-20Alejandra Peralta Merlo is one of the lawyers who filed the Amicus Curiae to support the appeal for visitor access at Mburuvicha Róga.
Abogados cuestionan fallo y respaldan acceso a visitas en Mburuvicha Róga - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-12-14
Alejandra Peralta Merlo criticized the First Lady's statement regarding allegations related to cash funds.
“Sobres del poder”: critican a Primera Dama por victimizarse en vez de aclarar denuncias - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-03
Alejandra Peralta Merlo asserted that the MNP should issue a statement regarding the case in accordance with the convention against torture.
Sobres del poder: abogada asegura que MNP debe expedirse por uso de polígrafo - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-09-20
Alejandra Peralta Merlo announced her disaffiliation from the Partido Colorado after initially joining.
Alejandra Peralta se desafilió del Partido Colorado en tiempo récord - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-07-25
Alejandra Peralta Merlo joined the Colorado Party after a proposal from Senator Lilian Samaniego.
Alejandra Peralta se afilió a la ANR: ¿cuál es su objetivo? - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-07-24Alejandra Peralta Merlo highlighted the potential violation of fundamental rights due to the publication.
MDS difunde imagen de un niño y desata críticas por violar su derecho a la imagen - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-22
Alejandra Peralta Merlo explained how Yamil Esgaib's discourse contributes to machismo and violence.
Discurso de Yamil Esgaib, ¿“base del machismo”?: esto explica experta en DD.HH. - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-03-18