Fátima Bareiro

Fátima Bareiro is a member of the neighborhood commission of the Rodríguez de Francia area in Asunción, Paraguay. She gained attention in a recent news article for her strong opposition to the proposed installation of a new office for the Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena (Indi) in her neighborhood. Bareiro highlighted concerns about the site’s ownership, asserting that it belongs to the Armed Forces and is designated for a health training institute. She emphasized the need for the state to respect the rights of indigenous peoples to preserve their identity in their own habitats and voiced the community's determination to resist the relocation of the Indi office, fearing it would disrupt the revitalization efforts of the historical center of Asunción.