Rafael Resquín
Rafael Resquín serves as the Secretary General of the Unión Nacional de Educadores, Sindicato Nacional (UNE-SN), where he has been a vocal advocate for educators' rights and issues. Recently, he was in the news for expressing strong opposition to a proposed staggered school schedule in Paraguay, arguing that it would disrupt the teaching hours and create logistical challenges for both students and parents. Resquín emphasized the importance of maintaining the traditional school schedule to ensure that educational activities can be conducted effectively without compromising the learning experience.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Rafael Resquín criticized the Ministry of Education for failing to meet the needs of public schools.
Así iniciarán las clases el 23 de febrero - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-02-16
Rafael Resquín indicated that the inter-union of the sector would also present a unified proposal for the meeting.
Confirmado: docentes acuerdan iniciar las clases el 23 de febrero - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-14Rafael Resquín is a leader of the National Union of Educators (UNE) and stated that they depend on the progress of negotiations to start classes.
¿Habrá o no clases el 23 de febrero? Gremios se contradicen - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-11
Rafael Resquín indicated that they are waiting for the Senate to call them to a working table to make a decision.
Cartismo retrocede en caja fiscal por presión de docentes - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-11
Rafael Resquín, leader of the National Union of Educators, mentioned that decisions regarding the school year start depend on the Senate's response.
Caja Fiscal: esta es la postura de los docentes tras postergación del Senado - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-10Rafael Resquín expressed his disagreement with the approval of the reform project for the Public Sector Pension System.
Reforma de la caja fiscal: educadores califican de atropello la aprobación en Diputados - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-02-06Rafael Resquín, representative of the National Union of Educators, indicated that after a meeting among various sectors, it was decided to move forward with an alternative project.
Gremios darán otra opción para salvar Caja Fiscal y critican plan del Gobierno - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-20
Rafael Resquín, the president of the Unión Nacional de Educadores, indicated that the union is withdrawing from the teacher competition due to the impositions of the Ministry of Education and Sciences.
UNE abandona mesa de trabajo sobre concurso docente - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-11-27Rafael Resquin, president of the National Union of Educators (UNE), confirmed that the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) called the sector's unions to begin discussions on a retirement law modification plan.
Jubilación de maestros: Gobierno presentaría plan para elevar edad de retiro, en reunión con gremios - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-08-26
Rafael Resquin is the president of the Unión Nacional de Educadores (UNE) and is advocating for salary adjustments for teachers.
MEC: docentes exigen reajuste salarial y anuncian dos días de protestas en agosto - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-08-01
Rafael Resquin is the president of the Unión Nacional de Educadores (UNE) who signed a note regarding budgetary demands for education.
MEC: docentes no descartan tomar “medidas legales” en reclamo por reajustes y rubros - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-13
Rafael Resquín is the general secretary of the Unión Nacional de Educadores, Sindicato Nacional (UNE-SN) and expressed opposition to the staggered school schedule.
Horario escalonado en escuelas en inviable, dice gremio de docentes - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-04-30