Gerardo Fariña

politician

Gerardo Fariña is a Paraguayan politician and precandidate for mayor in Ypané, representing the Colorado party. Recently, he gained media attention for his controversial remarks directed at a student, Julio Ortiz, who criticized local legislators. Fariña referred to Ortiz as a 'chamacoco', a term associated with an indigenous group in Paraguay, in what was perceived as a defensive reaction to protect Deputy Rodrigo Gamarra from the student's critiques. Following backlash over his comments, which some labeled as racist, Fariña deleted the post and denied having made such statements, suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation.