Mario Schaerer Prono

Mario Schaerer Prono was a notable figure in Paraguay's legal history, remembered for being a victim of torture and extrajudicial violence during the country’s dictatorship. His case became emblematic of the struggle for justice and accountability in Paraguay, as it highlighted the brutal human rights violations that occurred during that period. In 1992, he was posthumously recognized when a young judge, Luis María Benítez Riera, delivered the first sentence condemning those responsible for his death, marking a critical moment in the pursuit of justice for victims of state violence.