Hugo Samaniego Hermosilla

Hugo Samaniego Hermosilla is the newly appointed president of the Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena (Indi), taking on the role after the resignation of Juan Ramón Benegas amidst widespread protests from indigenous communities. With over 20 years of experience in the Ministry of the Interior focusing on human rights, Samaniego has been involved in mediating conflicts and advocating for indigenous rights. He emphasizes honesty as his guiding principle and aims to address critical issues such as access to water, electricity, and roads in underserved communities. As the third president of the Indi within two years, he faces significant challenges but is committed to fostering dialogue and support for indigenous rights.