Gustavo Penayo
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú, Paraguay, representing the ANR political party. He recently came under scrutiny after announcing the discovery of gold samples during water well drilling, which has led to calls for increased transparency regarding municipal finances. Critics, including local council members, have accused him of failing to account for over $2 million in public funds received since 2021, raising concerns about possible mismanagement and lack of oversight.
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Gustavo Penayo has not submitted any documentation for the Contraloría to audit the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
Intendente de Caapucú persiste en no entregar documentos - Política
Paraguay· 2025-12-19
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú who issued a resolution prohibiting Halloween celebrations.
Tuvieron miedo al “teju ruguai” y respetaron resolución municipal en la ciudad de Caapucú - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-01
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú who prohibited Halloween celebrations in the city.
Halloween en Caapucú: Presidenta de la Junta censura debate - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-29
Gustavo Penayo defended the measure prohibiting Halloween celebrations, stating it aims to prevent provocations and protect the youth.
Video: “Sabemos que es inconstitucional, pero igual apoyamos”, sostuvo presidenta de la Junta de Caapucú sobre prohibición de Halloween - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-22
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú who prohibited Halloween celebrations in the district.
Caapucú: prohíben fiestas de Halloween con argumentos “morales y religiosos” - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-10-20Gustavo Penayo is the mayor who reported on the damage caused by the storm in Caapucú.
Temporal causó destrozos en Caapucú y piden asistencia a la SEN - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-24Gustavo Penayo, the mayor of Caapucú, announced the supposed discovery of gold in his district.
Supuesto hallazgo de oro en Caapucú genera expectativa entre pobladores - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-29
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú who is leading the efforts for gold prospecting in the area.
Caapucú busca liderar prospección y eventual explotación de oro: “Tenemos recursos”, dice intendente - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-05-29
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor who described the meeting as positive and emphasized the need for safety in gold prospecting.
Oro en Caapucú: esto dijo el viceministro de Minas tras reunión con intendente - EconomíaParaguay· 2025-05-28Gustavo Penayo is the mayor who is actively involved in the discussions regarding the gold discovery.
Oro en Caapucú: intendente no quiere revelar lugar del supuesto hallazgo - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-28
Gustavo Penayo is the mayor of Caapucú who is accused of lacking transparency in financial matters.
Caapucú: “El hallazgo de oro sería la rendición de cuentas (del intendente)” - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-28