Vicente Battaglia
ParaguaypoliticianMale3.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Vicente Battaglia is a former president of the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) in Paraguay, who has recently been implicated in a significant legal case involving allegations of corruption and mismanagement during his tenure. The case, which has been described as historic for the institution, involves a scheme that reportedly caused financial losses amounting to G. 61.000 million due to failed infrastructure projects, particularly related to operating rooms. Alongside Jorge Brítez and others, Battaglia faces formal charges initiated by the Fiscalía, marking a notable moment in the accountability of public officials in Paraguay.
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Vicente Battaglia is a former president of the IPS who is pending arrest.
Caso IPS: ocho imputados fueron beneficiados con libertad ambulatoria y esperan por Battaglia - PolicialesParaguay· 2026-08-08
Vicente Battaglia is one of the former presidents of the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) who has been charged in a corruption investigation.
Caso IPS: Imputan a expresidentes y exconsejero se defiende - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-08-06
Vicente Battaglia quien se encuentra fuera del país, regresará a Paraguay para someterse al proceso judicial.
IPS: extitular Jorge Brítez se entregó a la Justicia - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-08-06Vicente Battaglia is accused of being involved in the misappropriation of funds at IPS.
Celeste Amarilla sobre caso IPS: “Esta gente carga muertos sobre sus espaldas” - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-08-05
Vicente Battaglia is one of the former presidents of the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) who has been formally charged.
Imputación a expresidentes del IPS: “Es un hecho histórico” - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-08-05