José Rivarola

José Rivarola, a municipal retiree in Asunción, has gained attention for initiating a hunger strike to demand the payment of 15 overdue salaries owed to him and other retirees. He claims that the delays are due to the municipality's failure to meet its obligations to the Municipal Pension Fund, resulting in significant financial distress for retirees. Rivarola, who dedicated 30 years of service, expressed his frustration over the situation, stating that he should be enjoying his retirement instead of pleading for his rightful payments. This is not the first time he has resorted to such measures, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by pensioners in the region.