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Paraguay’s judiciary ruled that freedom of expression prevails over the honor of public officials, rejecting an injunction request by the Attorney General’s son.
Judge Rossana Frutos Olguín rejected a constitutional relief action filed by Axel Rolón—son of Paraguay’s Attorney General—and upheld the validity of a union statement issued by public prosecutors’ union leader Carolina Palacios. The ruling determined that in matters of public interest, freedom of expression and access to information prevail over the protection of a public official’s honor.
The case was heard by Judge Frutos Olguín of the 15th Civil and Commercial Court. Rolón sought to censor a union communiqué titled “The privilege of being someone’s son,” claiming it violated his honor. The judge held that, given Rolón’s status as a public official and the nature of the issues addressed, the right to free expression must prevail.
According to the decision, Palacios acted in her capacity as a union leader, protected by union immunities and exercising her right to address matters relevant to labor and institutional oversight. The statement was shared through WhatsApp status posts with a 24-hour duration, and the court found no evidence of a sustained or orchestrated campaign. The content referred to verified facts, including a criminal complaint filed against Rolón and alleged advantages linked to his relationship with the Attorney General, without attributing criminal responsibility.
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