Laura Duarte

Laura Duarte is a prominent advocate for victims of the 'Mafia de los pagarés,' a scheme involving illegal salary deductions in Paraguay. As a coordinator for victims, she has been vocal about the ongoing violations of laws designed to protect workers from excessive garnishments, particularly the stipulation limiting deductions to 50% of their salary. Recently, she highlighted the lack of action from public defenders in addressing these injustices, emphasizing the need for accountability and legal compliance. Duarte has organized efforts to meet with government officials to discuss these issues and is planning mobilizations to raise awareness and demand change on behalf of the affected individuals.