Hugo Velázquez
ParaguaypoliticianMaleb. 19706.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hugo Velázquez is a prominent Paraguayan politician who served as the Vice President of Paraguay from 2018 to 2023. A member of the Colorado Party, he has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as a senator and as the president of the Chamber of Deputies. Velázquez has been involved in significant political discussions and controversies, particularly regarding issues of governance and political financing. Recently, he was mentioned in relation to allegations of corruption and a scandal involving the late legislator Eulalio 'Lalo' Gomes, highlighting the complexities of political dynamics and accountability in Paraguay.
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Hugo Velázquez is a former vice president and leader of Fuerza Republicana.
Con la disidencia unida, Arnaldo Samaniego cierra campaña en Asunción - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-06-03
Velázquez was accused of alleged acts of corruption while serving as the prosecutor of Ciudad del Este.
Informe confidencial de exembajador paraguayo despierta sospechas de posible injerencia de EEUU en las pasadas elecciones
Uruguay· 2025-11-25
Hugo Velázquez is the former vice president of the Republic and leader of Fuerza Republicana.
Disidencia colorada buscará consenso para enfrentar al cartismo en Asunción - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-11-15
Hugo Velázquez is the leader of the dissident group Fuerza Republicana.
“Beto” Ovelar: “La derrota en CDE no es solo de HC, es de todos los colorados” - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-11-11
Hugo Velázquez leads the Fuerza Republicana movement.
Fisura en el oficialismo apeligra mayoría: Destituyen a hija de Retamozo y Noria molesto por ninguneo - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-28
Roberto González Vaesken mentioned his friendship with Hugo Velázquez.
“El Partido Colorado se da cuenta de que si no está unido, no va a tener ninguna posibilidad” - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-18Hugo Velázquez was mentioned in relation to the economic sanctions imposed on Horacio Cartes.
Ovelar revela que sigue aún proceso para que Cartes recupere su visa - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-06
Hugo Velázquez was mentioned in relation to the sanctions imposed by the U.S.
La reacción de Peña tras levantarse la sanción de OFAC contra Cartes - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-10-06
Hugo Velázquez is a politician from Fuerza Republicana who backed González Vaesken.
Internas en Ciudad del Este: con apatía ANR define rival de Yo Creo - ABC en el EsteParaguay· 2025-10-06
Zacarías Irún noted the reaction of Hugo Velázquez during the meeting.
Expresiones de Abdo fueron desacertadas, dice Justo Zacarías - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-09-26
Hugo Velázquez is part of the Fuerza Republicana and is supporting Roberto González Vaesken.
Disidencia colorada se une en Ciudad del Este para apoyar a González Vaesken - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-09-23
Hugo Velázquez was the vice president of the government during the time of the events described.
aseguran que narcotraficante uruguayo pidió US$ 500 mil desde Dubái estando presoUruguay· 2025-09-04
Hugo Velázquez is a candidate for the presidency of Paraguay.
Erico Galeano pidió préstamo de US$ 500.000 para ayudar a Marset, según senador Osorio - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-09-04
Hugo Velázquez is the commissioner who detailed the violent robbery and hostage situation involving the mayor.
Asaltan y toman de rehén al intendente de Areguá y su familia - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-08-26
Hugo Velázquez is a former vice president of Paraguay and is also on the Magnitsky list.
Peña posa con sancionada por la OFAC el mismo día que recibe a autoridades de EE.UU. - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-08-23
Hugo Velázquez is the former vice president leading the Fuerza Republicana movement.
Lilian Samaniego inscribe movimiento con miras a municipales - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-08-22Hugo Velázquez was present during the agreement reached by the dissident candidates.
Video: Lo que dice Dani Centurión sobre las críticas de los otros precandidatos disidentes - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-07-22
Hugo Velázquez was also labeled as 'significantly corrupt' by the previous ambassador.
Experto antidrogas es el nuevo encargado de Negocios de EE.UU. en Paraguay - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-15
Hugo Velázquez is a former vice president with presidential ambitions.
Diputado González sobre reculada de los Zacarías: “Itaipú bien vale una concordia” - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-30
Hugo Velázquez is a key figure among the dissidents collaborating with Daniel Centurión.
Centurión niega división en la disidencia colorada - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-14
Hugo Velázquez criticizes the Hambre Cero program harshly.
Hambre Cero: Gobierno no paga a empresas y temen cortes en provisión de platos - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-06
Hugo Velázquez criticized the Hambre Cero program and expressed his dissent within the Partido Colorado.
Video: Hugo Velázquez critica con dureza el programa Hambre Cero - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-06-05
Hugo Velázquez is mentioned as significantly corrupt by the United States and has allied with Enrique Wegener to form an opposition force.
Colorados disidentes celebran pedido de intervención de la Comuna de Asunción - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-16
Hugo Velázquez submitted an 'indefinable' resignation from the leadership of Guaraní.
Independiente vs. Guaraní: resultado, resumen y gol - Copa SudamericanaParaguay· 2025-05-16
Hugo Velázquez, the former vice president of Paraguay, announced his resignation from the leadership of the Guaraní club and stated that his potential candidacy for the presidency depends on resolving his issues with the U.S. government.
“No soy candidato mientras no resuelva mi problema con EE.UU.”, afirma Hugo Velázquez - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-13
Hugo Velázquez resigned from his candidacy after being labeled as 'significantly corrupt' by the U.S. government.
Tras desaire a Francisco, Peña saluda al nuevo Papa y Marito pide que inspire unidad, fe y paz - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-09
Hugo Velázquez was labeled 'significantly corrupt' by the U.S. government, impacting his presidential campaign.
Wiens-Lilian sería la dupla de FR y Nicanor para ANR - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-04
Marc Ostfield's tenure saw the U.S. government declare former vice president Hugo Velázquez significantly corrupt.
Este es el nuevo cargo del ex embajador Ostfield tras dejar Paraguay - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-04-24Commissar Hugo Velázquez referred to the detention of Junior Alejandro Escurra in connection with a homicide case.
Capturan a segundo presunto implicado en el asesinato de un barra del Olimpia - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-04-01
Hugo Velázquez was the president of the Chamber of Deputies at the time.
A ocho años del asesinato de Rodrigo Quintana no se sabe por qué José Ortiz habló con el comandante - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-04-01
