
Marlene Ocampos
Marlene Ocampos previously served as the president of the Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena (Indi) but resigned after facing severe criticism for her treatment of indigenous communities. Her tenure lasted only 10 months, during which representatives from these communities accused her of discrimination, leading to significant unrest and demands for her departure. Ocampos's leadership was marked by controversy, culminating in her resignation and the subsequent appointment of Juan Ramón Benegas.
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Marlene Ocampos served as a governor from 2013 to 2018.
Elecciones municipales 2026: ¿Aumentó o disminuyó la cantidad de mujeres candidatas? - PolíticaABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2026-09-27
Marlene Ocampos was the first president of the Indi in two years, but she faced numerous criticisms for her treatment of indigenous communities.
Esto dice el nuevo presidente del Indi: “El mejor título para mí, es la honestidad” - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·
Paraguay· 2025-10-04











