Federico Franco
Federico 'Fredy' Franco is a Paraguayan politician and opposition deputy known for his outspoken criticism of the ruling Colorado Party and its leadership. Recently, he expressed dissatisfaction with President Santiago Peña's highly publicized 'Cumbre de Poderes,' labeling it as a mere script lacking genuine action to address the country's pressing issues. Franco has been a vocal advocate for transparency and accountability within the government, calling for significant reforms in the Jurado de Enjuiciamiento and other state institutions to restore public trust and ensure a balanced distribution of power. His remarks highlight a growing concern over the concentration of power and the perceived lack of effective governance in Paraguay.
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Federico Franco is mentioned as a former president and appears in photographs with José Emilio Vázquez Acosta.
José Vázquez Acosta, preso por supuesto narcotráfico, coleccionaba fotos con la cúpula cartista - Política
Paraguay· 2026-05-27
Federico Franco assumed the presidency of Paraguay after the political crisis following the Curuguaty massacre.
Familia de Óscar Denis recuerda su cumpleaños: “Que no se normalice su ausencia” - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-10
Federico Franco supported the elimination of the Parliamentary Fund and criticized the privileges of legislators.
Diputados mantienen jubilación vip: seguirán cobrando G. 30,3 millones y aportarán menos que docentes - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-02-06
Federico Franco supported the elimination of the Parliamentary Fund and criticized the privileges of legislators.
Diputados mantienen jubilación vip: seguirán cobrando G. 26,5 millones y aportarán menos que docentes - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-02-05Federico 'Fredy' Franco serves as the vice-leader of the bancada PL de Diputados.
Diputados liberales piden formalmente no tratar el jueves la reforma de la Caja Fiscal - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-02-03
Federico Franco is a liberal politician designated as a substitute member.
Hoy instalan la comisión permanente y pondrán al frente a un cartista - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-12-19
Federico Franco is the former president who was defended in the lawsuit regarding the military's compensation claims.
Tribunal desestima millonaria demanda por indemnización contra el Estado - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-14
Cristian Turrini Ayala, exdirector de la TV Pública en el gobierno de Federico Franco.
Descartan envenenamiento de Cristian Turrini - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-09-15
Federico Franco is a former president of Paraguay who supports the protection of María Corina Machado.
Grupo IDEA pide protección internacional a María Corina Machado ante amenazas del gobierno venezolano
Venezuela· 2025-09-09
Federico Franco assumed the presidency after the political crisis that led to the impeachment of Fernando Lugo.
Reiterarán clamor de justicia para Óscar Denis, a 5 años de su secuestro - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-09-08
Federico Franco is a former president who has joined the opposition against indefinite presidential re-election in El Salvador.
Andrés Pastrana y otros expresidentes de España y América Latina rechazan la reelección presidencial indefinida en El Salvador
Colombia· 2025-08-04
Federico Franco is among the expresidentes who signed the letter urging international intervention in Álvaro Uribe's case.
Iván Duque y otros expresidentes piden supervisión internacional en el caso judicial de Álvaro Uribe por supuestas irregularidadesColombia· 2025-08-02
Federico Franco is a former president of Paraguay who joined the initiative regarding Álvaro Uribe.
Hipólito Mejía y otros 25 expresidentes piden a ONU y OEA atender "afectaciones" a derechos de Álvaro Uribe
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-01
Federico Franco was the president during Ignacio Ortigoza's term at Indert.
Expresidente del Indert cae en una redada por narcotráfico y homicidio - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-04
Federico Franco made a management report in his party, which Peña is also expected to do.
Informe de gestión en la ANR antes que en el Congreso es “decisión personal” de Peña, según Bachi - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-19Federico Franco expressed his concerns about Diego Candia's situation and the political implications of his appointment.
Metida de pata del diputado Diego Candia, que se suma hoy a “manchados” del JEM - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-03
The diversion of funds occurred during the government of Federico Franco.
“Vaso de leche”: Cámara confirma admisión de demanda de Procuraduría por desvío en Niñez - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-23
Federico Franco is the leader of the liberal bench who is involved in discussions regarding the political trial against Camilo Benítez.
Gestan juicio político contra contralor Camilo Benítez y plantean no legitimar intervención - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-23
Federico Franco concluded Lugo's presidency after he was impeached following the Curuguaty massacre.
Video: Fernando Lugo reaparece en público y esto fue lo que dijo - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-04-20
Federico Franco indicated that Santiago Peña's alleged connections with Ueno Holding Saeca could lead to political trial due to conflict of interest violations.
Santiago Peña: De “Chicago boy” a “vulgar delincuente”, dice diputado opositor - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-04-08
Federico Franco was the president during the initiation of the first phase of the aqueduct project.
Essap “rehabilitó” el fallido acueducto, mientras la Contraloría aún no culmina auditoría que involucra a tres Gobiernos - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-03-19
The first phase of the aqueduct was initiated during the presidency of Federico Franco.
Acueducto Chaco: Essap plantea solución “barata” de US$ 15 millones o reconstrucción total por US$ 50 millones - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-03-17
Federico Franco expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions of President Santiago Peña during the Cumbre de Poderes.
Cumbre de Poderes: Peña leyó “libreto del quincho” y exigen control mutuo o polígrafo - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-02-17
