Title: Ex-Senator Kueider’s Paraguay Connection: Power, Money, and Extradition
Meta Description: Former Argentine senator Edgardo Kueider‘s recent detention in Paraguay for alleged money laundering has revealed a web of connections, including a power of attorney, a mysterious company, and a potential extradition case.
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In a surprising turn of events, former Argentine senator Edgardo Kueider and his secretary, Iara Guinsel Costa, were detained in Paraguay on October 17, 2024, carrying a substantial amount of money in a backpack. The duo claimed to have a power of attorney from a company called Golsur SA, which granted them extensive administrative and disposal powers. However, the true owners of the company and the origin of the money remain under investigation.
The Power of Attorney
On October 15, 2024, just two days before their detention, Kueider and Guinsel Costa received a power of attorney from Golsur SA. The document, obtained by Infobae, granted them the authority to represent the company in all its businesses and matters, including administrative, commercial, and judicial affairs. They could also accept and grant rights, accept credits, and make payments on behalf of the company.
The Suspected Owners of Golsur SA
The power of attorney listed José Fernando Courisat and Amado Andrés Torales Benega as the company’s owners. However, Courisat’s RUC (Paraguay’s equivalent of Argentina‘s CUIT) is inactive, raising questions about his ability to factually represent the company. Torales Benega, on the other hand, has not previously appeared in the public eye and is suspected to be another straw man.
The Company’s History and Connections
Golsur SA was sold on April 7, 2020, to Kueider and Guinsel Costa. The company’s registered address is in Alberdi 734, Asunción, which also houses CSAP Asesoría & Inversión, a firm specializing in the sale of anonymous societies. Golsur SA is currently registered to operate in the real estate, construction, and advertising sectors.
Pedro Roure Rius, an Uruguayan national, is listed as the company’s legal representative. He also acquired a 100% stake in Fénix Trading Sociedad de Bolsa S.A., a Uruguay-based brokerage firm, in September 2024. Additionally, Roure Rius is suspected of owning a hotel in Asunción at the same address as CSAP Asesoría & Inversión.
The Extradition Case
Kueider and Guinsel Costa are currently under house arrest in Asunción while the investigation continues. In Argentina, Judge Sandra Arroyo Salgado is seeking Kueider’s extradition on charges of alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering. The extradition process will determine whether Kueider will be sent back to Argentina to face the charges.
Meanwhile, the fiscal in charge of the case in Entre Ríos, José Arias, is focusing on Kueider’s business dealings and international travels. Arias recently conducted searches and seizures of phones belonging to Daniel González, Kueider’s business partner, and lawyer Adriana Crucitta. Arias is also investigating Kueider’s travels to Paraguay, including a 2019 trip with then-Entre Ríos governor Gustavo Bordet.
As the investigation unfolds, the future of the case and the potential extradition of Kueider remain uncertain. The upcoming bank reports and the decision of Kueider’s lawyers will be crucial in determining the outcome of this complex case.
