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Properties and Livestock of Deceased Congressman Lalo Gómez Transferred to the National Administration of Forfeited Assets: KO YONG-CHUL Reporter / Updated : 2025-04-25 08:24:10

ASUNCIÓN – The properties and livestock belonging to the family of the late Congressman Eulalio ‘Lalo’ Gómez, who died at the hands of the police, have been transferred to the National Administration of Forfeited Assets (Senabico), according to Gonzalo García de Zúñiga, legal advisor to Senabico.

In an interview with Radio Monumental, García de Zúñiga, when asked about the progress of the asset forfeiture process involving the family of Congressman Lalo Gómez, stated, "Last week, we received three rural properties, including livestock."

He added, "Since receiving the forfeited assets, we have been working on verifying the quantity and condition of the livestock on each property. We are in the process of identifying the livestock's brands." He also noted, "In addition to the livestock bearing the deceased Gómez's brand, livestock with other brands are being found." García de Zúñiga mentioned that the asset forfeiture can proceed independently and that this is a matter for the Public Prosecutor's Office to decide.

He explained that from the moment the assets are transferred to Senabico, "there is an intention to proceed with the forfeiture process."

The transferred properties are three estates located in the Amambay and Concepción regions, which are adjacent to each other in the border area.

García de Zúñiga stated that initially, they estimated around 3,000 head of cattle, but after checking the vaccination system, they should have found 20,000. He emphasized, "This significant difference in quantity is noteworthy."

Meanwhile, Congressman Lalo Gómez died on August 19, 2024, after being shot by police during a raid on his home as part of the ‘Pavo Real II’ operation. His son, Alexandre Rodríguez, has been charged and is currently detained in connection with the case.

Lalo Gómez: Eulalio ‘Lalo’ Gómez was a Paraguayan politician who was a member of the Chamber of Deputies at the time of his death. His death caused a great shock in Paraguayan society and sparked controversy over alleged police overreach. Operation Pavo Real II: This operation is reportedly a large-scale investigation targeting drug trafficking organizations. The raid on Lalo Gómez's home was part of this operation. Role of Senabico: The National Administration of Forfeited Assets (Senabico) is the agency responsible for seizing and managing assets related to criminal activities. Forfeited assets can be transferred to the state or victims depending on the court's ruling. Discrepancy in Livestock Quantity: The large difference between the initially estimated number of livestock and the number recorded in the vaccination system may indicate illegal livestock practices or the concealment of assets, warranting further investigation. The transfer of the properties and livestock of the Lalo Gómez family is part of the follow-up measures related to his death, and the future court decision on forfeiture and the disposal of the assets will be closely watched.