Mariano Benítez
Mariano Benítez is a local indigenous leader accused of leading a group of adults involved in the exploitation of children and adolescents in the Itapúa department, prompting legal action by authorities.
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Mariano Benítez is one of the five men accused of sexually assaulting a truck driver and will continue the process in freedom under strict judicial conditions.
detienen a cinco hombres por violar a un camionero y grabar el abuso
Argentina· 2026-02-07
Mariano Benitez is the leader of the Mbya Guarani community and participated in a protest regarding the mining dispute.
Gold rush in Paraguay leaves tea producers bitter
Taiwan· 2025-04-05
Mariano Benítez, another leader of the Mbyá Guaraní, highlights the dire situation of water scarcity and the death of fish due to mining activities.
productores de yerba mate no pueden vender por culpa del oro
Uruguay· 2025-04-04
Mariano Benítez, another leader of the Mbyá Guaraní, highlights the dire situation of dying fish and lack of potable water.
¿Crimen ecológico en Paso Yobái?: yerbateros e indígenas contra el oro en Paraguay - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-03-31Mariano Benítez is the chief accused of leading adults in the exploitation of indigenous children and adolescents.
Ministerio de la Niñez denuncia explotación infantil indígena en Itapúa - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-17
