Cíbar Benítez

Cíbar Benítez is a prominent Paraguayan politician and the current Minister Secretary Permanent of the National Defense Council. Recently, he gained attention for his role in a high-level meeting with President Santiago Peña, where they discussed increasing military presence along the border in response to security threats from organized crime. Benítez announced plans to declare the criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as terrorist groups, citing their activities as a direct threat to national sovereignty. His statements reflect a commitment to enhancing public safety and addressing the challenges posed by violent crime in Paraguay.