
Fernanda García de Zúñiga
Fernanda García de Zúñiga is a notable Paraguayan judge who presided over the sentencing of former legislator Hernán Rivas, convicting him to eight years in prison for using a fraudulent law degree. Her ruling highlighted significant inconsistencies in Rivas' claimed academic history, referring to him as a 'phantom student' due to the absence of any verifiable evidence of his educational background. García de Zúñiga's judgment was characterized by a thorough analysis of documentation and testimonies, underscoring her commitment to judicial integrity.
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Judge Fernanda García de Zúñiga highlighted inconsistencies in Hernán Rivas's academic records.
Alumno fantasma: Hernán Rivas no tuvo proceso y aun así tuvo resultado final - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2026-09-27








