Rubén Figueredo

Rubén Figueredo is a prominent environmentalist known for his advocacy on waste management and pollution issues in Paraguay. Recently, he made headlines by denouncing the abandonment of nearly forty drums filled with used batteries and batteries in Lambaré, which pose a significant risk of environmental contamination. Figueredo criticized the local municipality for their failure to properly dispose of these hazardous materials, highlighting that the situation has persisted for years despite legal warnings. His activism is underscored by his own legal battles, having been previously sentenced to two years in prison for battery accumulation, a charge that was extinguished in 2023 after a lengthy legal process.