Alejandro Velázquez Ugarte

Alejandro 'Jonny' Velázquez Ugarte is a Paraguayan politician known for his affiliation with the Colorado Party (ANR). He gained notoriety in 1999 when the Congress, led by Juan Carlos 'Calé' Galaverna, prevented him from taking office as a substitute senator. This decision was seen as a political maneuver in retaliation for his perceived closeness to Lino Oviedo, a controversial figure in Paraguayan politics. His case highlights the political tensions and conflicts within the Paraguayan legislative system during that period.