Ramiro Samaniego

Ramiro Samaniego has recently been appointed as the new president of the Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas (Senave) in Paraguay, taking over an institution that has faced significant challenges due to a bribery scandal involving its previous leadership. In a bid to restore the agency's reputation, Samaniego aims to implement digitalization in phytosanitary certification processes to enhance transparency and accountability. His appointment follows the indictment of former Senave president Pastor Vera and other officials for their alleged involvement in a scheme that involved soliciting bribes from importers. Samaniego is committed to reforming the agency and ensuring that capable professionals are placed in key positions, while also addressing existing issues within the organization.