Paraguay Official Resigns After Sexually Harassing TW's Translator|性騷我女翻譯員 巴拉圭移民局長請辭獲准

Leaders from diplomatic allies have recently arrived at Taiwan before the R.O.C. National Day celebration. Their visits, however, have been shadowed by a scandal, with one Taiwanese translator accusing the director of Paraguay's Immigration Bureau of sexual harassment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Paraguayan official has resigned, but refused to reveal more details since the two sides have reached an agreement.


President Tsai Ing-wen welcomes incoming Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen Michael Chastanet with full military honor. Also coming to celebrate Taiwan's National Day is Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez and his wife.

However, the director of Paraguay's Immigration Bureau, Julian Vega, was accused by a Taiwanese translator for sexual harassment. The victim has filed a report to the court, and the news has spread to Paraguay. According to Paraguay's local media, Vega has submitted his letter of resignation.

Vegas has expressed apologies for his inappropriate behaviors. He has submitted his resignation, and the Paraguay government has approved.

The translator involved in the case is inexperienced, and maybe she doesn't know much about international culture. The two sides have reached an agreement. The matter is also considered their privacy.

The National Immigration Agency has helped with communication between the two sides, who have allegedly reconciled over the matter. However, many wonder if Taiwan's government has forced the victim to reconcile for the sake of maintaining a relationship with its diplomatic allies. The approach is highly questionable in the age of #MeToo movement.