Carlos Benítez
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the Policía Nacional, known for his controversial statements regarding gender representation within the police force. In a recent news article, he acknowledged that although some women met the necessary requirements to join the police academy, they were not admitted due to what he described as a need for 'proportionality of crime and delinquency,' suggesting that more male officers are needed to address rising crime rates. His comments have sparked discussions about gender equity in law enforcement and raised questions about potential discrimination in the recruitment process.
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Carlos Benítez spoke about the violent incident that occurred in Coronel Bogado.
Asalto y explosión en Coronel Bogado: refuerzan seguridad e investigan origen de explosivos - Policiales
Paraguay· 2026-02-11Carlos Benítez spoke this morning about the viral video of police agents setting up a barrier in Caaguazú.
Barrera policial “a oscuras” en Caaguazú: esto dice el comandante sobre los agentes - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-02-11Carlos Benítez stated that social perception does not always align with statistics regarding insecurity.
“Percepción” de la inseguridad supera a las estadísticas, dice la Policía - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-02-07
Comandante Carlos Benítez spoke about the high levels of insecurity and the reduction of homicides and contract killings.
Comandante sostiene que hay menos sicariatos y habla de “percepción de inseguridad” - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-02-04Carlos Benítez, the commander of the National Police, reflected on the growing concern over violence and crime in recent weeks.
Comandante de Policía minimiza inseguridad y dice que Paraguay es uno de los países más seguros - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-01-31Carlos Benítez reported an attack on his home and threats received through social media.
Mafia de los pagarés: Tribunal ratifica la prisión de procesada por amenazas - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-30
Carlos Benítez received threats related to his publications on the mafia of promissory notes.
Fiscalía pide ratificar prisión a procesada por amenazas a periodista - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-27
Carlos Benítez reported threats and an attack on his home, which he believes are linked to the mafia of the pagarés.
Fiscalía allana más inmuebles de abogada procesada por amenazas a periodista y mafia de los pagarés - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-01-26
Carlos Benítez is the journalist who received threats and was attacked in relation to his publications about the mafia of the pagarés.
Imputan y piden medidas para abogada que habría dirigido amenazas a periodista - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-21
Carlos Benítez was threatened by lawyer Zully Ortiz regarding allegations related to the mafia of the promissory notes.
Mafia de los pagarés: docentes no descartan encadenarse frente a la CSJ - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-21
Carlos Benítez defended the police officers involved in the promotion controversy.
Senado trata hoy ascensos de “polígrafo” con vinculados a Lalo y Marset - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-12-17
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the National Police who led the press conference addressing the exam leak allegations.
Policía confirma que se difundieron exámenes, pero alega que no hubo filtración previa - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-12-12
Carlos Benítez announced the investigation of 40 police officers for potential complicity in a drug trafficking operation.
Ocupan 89 toneladas de marihuana en Paraguay
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-05
Carlos Benítez announced the opening of an internal investigation against 40 police officers due to suspicions of complicity in drug trafficking.
Umbral: apartan a policías ante sospechas de complicidad en paso narco - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-12-05Carlos Benítez defended Osvaldo Andino and stated that the Internal Affairs Directorate would summon him to explain the situation.
Senad revela cantidad de droga incautada y habla de nuevo récord - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-12-04
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the National Police who responded to accusations regarding the drug operation.
Droga incautada: así responde comandante de Policía al titular de Senad - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-12-04
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the Police and brother of Édgar Rolando Benítez González.
Estos son los 34 comisarios propuestos para ascenso por Peña tras superar el polígrafo - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-28
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the National Police being investigated for alleged illicit enrichment.
Contraloría fija plazo de cuatro meses para revisar bienes del comandante y su esposa - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-15
Carlos Benítez is the police commander who is under investigation for his assets and has denied accusations of corruption.
Contraloría inicia investigación sobre bienes del comandante de la Policía - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-13
Carlos Benítez, the commander of the National Police, publicly admitted to fearing thefts and has attached his family estate to his house for security reasons.
¿Quién podrá defendernos? Comandante de la Policía admite que teme a la inseguridad - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-13Carlos Benítez is the police commander who denied allegations of corruption.
Comandante de la Policía responde a acusaciones por supuesta mansión y edificio - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-13
Carlos Benítez is the commander whom Riera consults regarding police promotions.
Polígrafo en la Policía: “Amigos de la clase política” están molestos, según Riera - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-11-05Carlos Benítez attended the meeting as the commander of the police.
“Sos un gran badulaque” Entre gritos y amenazas, Riera insiste en defender polígrafos - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-11-05
Carlos Benítez, the commander of the National Police, explained the logistical limitations that hindered the police response during the violent bank assault.
Ministro de Defensa y comandante de la Policía reconocen debilidad operativa tras asalto en Katueté - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-03
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the National Police addressing the issue of drug addiction and its impact on crime.
Policía envía adictos a Unidades de Salud Familiar y abandona calabozos - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-01
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the National Police who analyzed crime strategies.
Datos sobre la presencia del Comando Vermelho y PCC en Paraguay - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-11-01
Carlos Benítez is the commander of the police who is involved in the investigation of the bank assault.
Mientras Riera hace campaña política, Katueté fue sitiada para asalto a banco - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-10-31
Carlos Benítez reported that his home in Lambaré was shot at.
Detienen a un hombre por presuntamente amenazar vía redes a un periodista - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-10-30He was a businessman and former candidate who was murdered on El Vara's orders.
La captura de El Vara
Mexico· 2025-10-29
Carlos Benítez is the police commander who strategized the capture of Cárdenas.
Comitiva buscó en su casa a Roberto Cárdenas, pero ya no estaba - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-10-23
