Gabriel Espínola
Gabriel Espínola is the Secretary General of OTEP-Auténtica, a teacher's union in Paraguay, known for advocating for educational reforms and improvements in school infrastructure. Recently, he spoke out about the inadequate conditions of schools as the 2025 school year approaches, highlighting ongoing structural issues and the need for increased investment in education, which he argues should be at least 7% of the GDP for developing countries. Espínola also emphasized the importance of properly equipping schools and ensuring that programs like 'Hambre Cero' effectively address student nutrition while supporting local economies.
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Gabriel Espínola is the secretary general of the Organization of Workers in Education who criticized the extreme politicization affecting education and food programs.
Hambre Cero: Proveedoras admiten presiones políticas para contratar a cocineras - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-03-02
Gabriel Espínola emphasized the need for a transparent process to regain credibility and trust towards the authorities.
Docentes “dialogan” sobre Caja Fiscal, pero irán a huelga el 25 de marzo - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-02-19
Gabriel Espínola confirmed that all teacher unions agreed to start classes on February 23.
Confirmado: docentes acuerdan iniciar las clases el 23 de febrero - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-14Gabriel Espínola, secretary general of Otep - Auténtica, expressed concerns about political operators being appointed to teaching positions.
MEC: docentes temen que 8.600 cargos de aula sin concurso se entreguen a operadores políticos - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-11
Gabriel Espínola is the general secretary of the Organization of Workers of Education (Otep - Auténtica) and announced a national strike on February 23.
¿Habrá o no clases el 23 de febrero? Gremios se contradicen - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-11
Gabriel Espínola affirmed that there will be a general strike on February 23 if their demands are not met.
Cartismo retrocede en caja fiscal por presión de docentes - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-11
Gabriel Espínola, general secretary of the Organization of Workers of Education, announced a general strike on February 23.
Caja Fiscal: esta es la postura de los docentes tras postergación del Senado - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-10Gabriel Espínola, from the OTEP-A, criticized the parliamentarians who approved the reform as 'traitors to social security'.
Caja fiscal: docentes tildan de “traición” la media sanción de Diputados y convocan a huelga nacional - EconomíaParaguay· 2026-02-06Gabriel Espínola expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent modifications incorporated into the fiscal box law project.
Caja fiscal, EN VIVO: Diputados debate hoy reforma de jubilaciones bajo presión de movilizaciones - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-02-05
Gabriel Espínola stated that the fiscal box is not currently in deficit according to their data.
Tras tenso cruce por jubilación vip de legisladores, acuerdan mesa técnica con docentes - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-01-27
Gabriel Espínola launched harsh criticisms against the Government and the Minister of Economy, Carlos Fernández Valdovinos.
Gremios darán otra opción para salvar Caja Fiscal y critican plan del Gobierno - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-20
Gabriel Espínola criticized the authorities for prioritizing business over rights.
“Priorizan el negocio al derecho”, crítica docente a la cuestionada licitación de uniformes del MEC - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-29
Gabriel Espínola is the general secretary of the Organization of Workers of Education and criticized the use of the association's venue for political events.
Jefe del MEC utiliza a directores para impulsar candidatura de su esposa - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-10-26
Gabriel Espínola is the general secretary of Otep – Auténtica who reported on the reduction of food provisions for school lunches.
Hambre Cero: Gobierno “prioriza negocio” antes que alimentación, reclaman - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-10-14Gabriel Espínola, secretary general of the Organización de Trabajadores de la Educación, stated that he does not see a lack of resources.
MEC: docentes inician hoy masiva protesta y no habrá clases en todo el país - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-08-18
Gabriel Espínola is the secretary general of the Otep - SN and is demanding more resources for inclusive education in Paraguay.
MEC: docentes exigen reajuste salarial y anuncian dos días de protestas en agosto - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-08-01
Gabriel Espínola is the secretary general of the Organization of Workers in Education (Otep – Auténtica) and criticized the Ministry of Education's oversight of teacher training institutes.
Aplazo masivo de docentes: de 80 institutos de formación, solo 25 están acreditados - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-28Gabriel Espínola is the secretary general of Otep - Auténtica who criticized Silvio Piris during the protest.
MEC: docentes no descartan tomar “medidas legales” en reclamo por reajustes y rubros - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-13
Gabriel Espínola's car was stolen in front of a school.
Mariano Roque Alonso: Recuperan vehículo robado y aprehenden a un sospechoso - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-03-19
Gabriel Espínola is a union leader in the education sector whose car was stolen while he was attending a meeting.
Roban frente a una escuela el auto del dirigente docente Gabriel Espínola - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-03-13Gabriel Espínola added that failing to report irregularities would make one complicit in the problem.
Hambre Cero: acuerdan no sancionar a docentes que denuncien otro “kure caldo” - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-05
Gabriel Espínola criticized the prohibition against directors reporting spoiled food as outdated.
OTEP desconoce comunicado que prohíbe a directores denunciar comida en mal estado - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-04Gabriel Espínola, secretary general of OTEP-Auténtica, spoke about the conditions in which schools are located in the country.
Retorno a clases: OTEP critica la falta de infraestructura y equipamiento en las escuelas - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-02-12