Benigno María López Benítez

Benigno María López Benítez is a former president of the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) in Paraguay, known for his role in overseeing significant contracts for hospital construction during his administration. Recently, he was summoned to testify regarding allegations of irregularities related to a trust contract signed in 2017 with Banco Atlas for building healthcare facilities. This investigation, which began in 2024, marked a notable event as López was the first former president of IPS to be called by the Special Unit for Economic Crimes and Anti-Corruption, highlighting ongoing scrutiny in the management of public funds and infrastructure projects.