Urgent Action Paraguay April 2026

Below is an Urgent Action regarding the situation of Rubén Irala Galeano, a human rights defender and co-ordinator of the Diocesan Social Pastoral Ministry of Guairá, who suffered an armed attack on 20 March at the December 23 Settlement, Caazapá Department.  In view of previous threats, the aggression is highly likely linked to his work protecting the environment and communities affected by environmental degradation.  Amnesty is asking us to write to the Paraguayan authorities calling on them to investigate the motive behind the attack and provide adequate protection measures for him and his family.

Please also copy in the UK Ambassador:-

His Excellency Mr Juan Ernesto Snead Amarilla

Ambassador of Paraguay

Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay
Ground and Lower Ground Floors,
81-83 Cromwell Road,

London

SW7 5BW

With many thanks for your support