Rodrigo Alvarenga Paredes

Rodrigo Alvarenga Paredes, known as 'Yoyi', is a Paraguayan businessman and alleged drug trafficker involved in an extensive international cocaine distribution network. He was captured in March 2023 as part of a crackdown on organized crime and is linked to significant drug shipments, including a case where 17 tons of cocaine were sent to Europe. Alvarenga Paredes has faced multiple investigations for money laundering and criminal organization, and his connections include various political figures, raising concerns about corruption and collusion in Paraguay.