Julio Velázquez Tillería

Julio Velázquez Tillería was a prominent Paraguayan politician who served as Minister of Health under President Nicanor Duarte Frutos and later as a senator from 2013 to 2018. Known for his controversial leadership, he declared himself president of the Senate during a tumultuous session aimed at passing a constitutional amendment for presidential re-election, an event that sparked significant unrest, including the burning of Congress. He also held a position as a counselor at the Institute of Social Security during Mario Abdo Benítez's administration. Velázquez Tillería recently made headlines due to his passing, which followed a struggle with cancer.