Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ASUNCION713
2008-10-22 19:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Asuncion
Cable title:
HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN
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UNCLAS ASUNCION 000713
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/BSC LSALES AND CCROFT, WHA/AND, DRL/BA, AND
INR/IAA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN
SECURITY FORCES
REF: A. 05 STATE 225765
B. 03 STATE 3491
C. 99 STATE 103806
D. 99 STATE 85377
UNCLAS ASUNCION 000713
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/BSC LSALES AND CCROFT, WHA/AND, DRL/BA, AND
INR/IAA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN
SECURITY FORCES
REF: A. 05 STATE 225765
B. 03 STATE 3491
C. 99 STATE 103806
D. 99 STATE 85377
1. (SBU) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records
in accordance with standardized vetting procedures, and finds
no credible derogatory information on the following member of
the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient
of U.S. training.
2. (SBU) Candidate name: Federico Acuna Araujo
DOB: January 1, 1959
POB: San Pedro de Parana, Paraguay
Nationality: Paraguayan
Unit: National Police
Description of training and assistance: International
Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
Date of training and location: November 7 - 12, 2008, in
San Diego, California
3. (SBU) Mr. Acuna became Paraguay's National Police
commissioner on August 15. At the time of his nomination,
rumors surfaced that he had mismanaged money while serving as
head of the Police Hospital board years ago. These rumors
did not lead to any formal criminal charges, and were taken
into consideration by the new Paraguayan government before it
nominated Mr. Acuna to serve as police commissioner. In
post's view, the rumors are unsubstantiated and likely
politically motivated. Post notes that incoming President
Lugo reached down in the ranks to select Mr. Acuna due to a
lack of confidence that higher ranking police officials would
implement the modernization and anti-corruption reforms that
President Lugo was specifically elected to address. Post has
no further derogatory information about this candidate.
4. (U) Embassy requests State Department vetting of Mr. Acuna
by no later than November 3, 2008, so that the planned
training and material support can move forward. Post
apologizes for the short turnaround time as post was only
informed today of the requirement for Washington vetting on
this proposed candidate.
5. (U) POC for this request is Embassy Asuncion Human Rights
Officer Michael Edwards, telephone: 011-595-21-213-715,
e-mail: edwardsmg@state.gov.
Please visit us at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/asuncion
AYALDE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR WHA/BSC LSALES AND CCROFT, WHA/AND, DRL/BA, AND
INR/IAA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
SUBJECT: HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN
SECURITY FORCES
REF: A. 05 STATE 225765
B. 03 STATE 3491
C. 99 STATE 103806
D. 99 STATE 85377
1. (SBU) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records
in accordance with standardized vetting procedures, and finds
no credible derogatory information on the following member of
the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient
of U.S. training.
2. (SBU) Candidate name: Federico Acuna Araujo
DOB: January 1, 1959
POB: San Pedro de Parana, Paraguay
Nationality: Paraguayan
Unit: National Police
Description of training and assistance: International
Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
Date of training and location: November 7 - 12, 2008, in
San Diego, California
3. (SBU) Mr. Acuna became Paraguay's National Police
commissioner on August 15. At the time of his nomination,
rumors surfaced that he had mismanaged money while serving as
head of the Police Hospital board years ago. These rumors
did not lead to any formal criminal charges, and were taken
into consideration by the new Paraguayan government before it
nominated Mr. Acuna to serve as police commissioner. In
post's view, the rumors are unsubstantiated and likely
politically motivated. Post notes that incoming President
Lugo reached down in the ranks to select Mr. Acuna due to a
lack of confidence that higher ranking police officials would
implement the modernization and anti-corruption reforms that
President Lugo was specifically elected to address. Post has
no further derogatory information about this candidate.
4. (U) Embassy requests State Department vetting of Mr. Acuna
by no later than November 3, 2008, so that the planned
training and material support can move forward. Post
apologizes for the short turnaround time as post was only
informed today of the requirement for Washington vetting on
this proposed candidate.
5. (U) POC for this request is Embassy Asuncion Human Rights
Officer Michael Edwards, telephone: 011-595-21-213-715,
e-mail: edwardsmg@state.gov.
Please visit us at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/asuncion
AYALDE