CONAJZAR: Roxana del Rio Villalba Takes Office, Replacing Carlos Liseras
Paraguay – 24 April 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Carlos Liseras temporarily steps down from the presidency of the National Gambling Commission (Conajzar) to assume a seat in the Paraguayan Senate amid a politically sensitive context.
Overview
Carlos Liseras is sworn in as a senator after the Paraguayan Senate approves the leave of absence requested by legislator Hernán Rivas. His appointment is temporary, and he takes the position as part of the list of substitute senators.
Details / Context
The transition takes place following political tensions surrounding Rivas, whose leave of absence has been questioned by various sectors. In this context, Liseras assumes the legislative role while maintaining a temporary leave from his executive responsibilities.
The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, signs a decree granting Liseras a special leave of absence without salary from his role at Conajzar. Roxana Carolina del Rio Villalba is appointed as his replacement during this period.
Liseras’ tenure in the Senate remains uncertain and may extend until the end of July, depending on potential changes in the composition of the chamber.
Regulatory and institutional aspects
During his time as senator, Liseras states that he will continue promoting legislative initiatives focused on restricting access to gambling for minors and strengthening regulatory frameworks.
He also highlights the need to reinforce measures against illegal gambling operations and to advance institutional reforms, including the consolidation of Conajzar under the National Directorate of Tax Revenues.
Future outlook
The temporary move reflects the intersection between political dynamics and regulatory leadership in Paraguay’s gambling sector.
Liseras’ return to Conajzar will depend on political developments within the Senate, particularly the status of substitute and incumbent legislators, which will define the duration of his legislative role.
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