María Bobadilla, counselor of the Paraguayan Bar Association and representative of the women’s group, explained to Gen – Nación Media that the demonstration is carried out as citizens with the right to elect their authorities.
“We ask for full and real equality, we join organized civil society to request more women in this list and then in the CourtBobadilla said.
He clarified that the request is made by not only because of a gender issue or a war against men, but simply because of the meritocracy of the women who applied.
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For her part, the incumbent, Ana María Monte, indicated that there are at least three candidates with brilliant service records and high scores.
The plenary will begin another round of voting, with the aim of complete the two remaining candidates for the formation of the shortlist.
The only one who so far has obtained the necessary six votes is the magistrate Gustavo Santander, who, according to how it is handled, would be to the liking of the President of the Republic.
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