The case of Edith Guadalupe Valdes Saldívar , the 21-year-old woman found dead , continues to unfold with new evidence. Recently, a video has gone viral showing a young woman, approximately 20 years old, entering building 829 on Avenida Revolución with an older man—the same building where Saldívar’s body was found . Some social media posts suggest the man in the video is Paraguayan judge Humberto Otazu , raising concerns online.
The clip, initially released by the newspaper Reforma , shows a woman and a man of approximately 50 years old entering an elevator. According to accounts circulating online, as the doors open, the man makes an explicit gesture , causing the woman to move away.
Who is Judge Humberto Otazu?
Judge Humberto Otazu is facing accusations on social media after being compared to a man who harassed a 21-year-old woman in the elevator of building 829 on Avenida Revolución, the same building where Edith González was found dead. Photo: screenshot
However, it’s important to clarify that there is no official confirmation to support this information, nor have any formal complaints been filed against him. Therefore, the matter should be treated with extreme caution , especially since the video footage is censored and has not been verified by the authorities.
Who is Judge Humberto Otazú?
Judge Humberto Otazu, whose full name is Humberto René Otazú, is a Paraguayan magistrate specializing in economic crimes , based in Asunción. His career has placed him at the center of high-profile political and social cases, such as the failed Metrobús project and various investigations against municipal authorities.
Although details about his age or date of birth have not been publicly released, his name has been linked to complex cases related to corruption and embezzlement of public funds .
Who is Judge Humberto Otazu?
Judge Humberto Otazu, whose full name is Humberto René Otazú, is a Paraguayan magistrate specialized in economic crimes, based in Asunción. Photo: courtesy
Throughout his career, Otazú has intervened in relevant cases such as that of the former mayor of Ciudad del Este, Miguel Prieto, accused of breach of trust in the purchase of food kits during the pandemic, as well as in proceedings against former deputies and local officials.
He has also rejected motions to dismiss corruption cases and accepted new charges, keeping him in the judicial and media spotlight . His role as a judge of guarantees positions him as a key figure in the fight against economic crimes in Paraguay.
However, his career has also been marked by controversy and accusations of bias , especially due to multiple recusals in high-profile cases. These controversies have led to hearing postponements and public criticism, increasing his media exposure and the debate surrounding his performance within the judicial system.
Humberto Otazu receives unconfirmed accusations on social media
After the recording went viral , many users began claiming that the man in the clip was Judge Humberto Otazu. Some internet users even went so far as to make serious accusations, calling him a “predator” or “murderer,” despite the fact that the woman’s identity in the video has not been officially confirmed and there is no official statement that it is the judge.
In the approximately 44-second clip , a man is seen touching a woman and even attempting to kiss her once the elevator doors close. The social media platform X has been flooded with images and comparisons of the man’s face, while other users claim: “This is the man from the Reforma video; his name is Humberto Otazu.”
On the other hand, the material is also being used by the defense of Juan Jesús N. , a 21-year-old security guard identified by the Prosecutor’s Office as allegedly responsible for Edith’s death, which adds a new element of controversy to the case.
What was happening in the building at Avenida Revolución 829?
Several reports indicate that women accompanied by older men frequently entered the premises, leading to speculation about possible recruitment activities or even human trafficking. These elements are now part of the ongoing investigation.
Edith’s cause of death was a wound caused by a sharp object, and her body was found inside a black bag.
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