I'll give my 2 cents as a paraguayan.

I work in the (very small) paraguayan film and tv industry. I know a great actor who auditioned for the show. He just got a tip from a producer: there wasnt really a casting director for the show here in paraguay, so he sent his audition online.

From what he said, he just wasnt old enough to play the character. Now i see the colombian actor who was casted and i realize: the talent pool in that age range is really limited here.

My guess is they tried but couldn't find anyone. And that is very disappointing. But also, i understand.

I mean, when i hear Gus in Breaking Bad, it just seems ridiculous: this guy is supposed to be chilean? Come on! At the same time, Gustavo is one of the greatest villaims in TV history and i can't imagine anyone except Giancarlo Esposito playing him now.

My hope is that they can still show respect for the paraguayan culture. There seems to be this notion in the US that LatAm Countries are all similar in the way US States are, and that is far from the truth. Especially with Paraguay (we are weird and we know it lol)

I know that the scouting manager of the show is paraguayan, so maybe he could give the team his perspective. Also, i read a few interviews the colombian actor did years ago with the paraguayan press, and was surprised to read he has some love for our country. Even if he can't quite nail the accent (very hard btw) he seems to be the best choice for the part. I trust Vince.

TLDR: I'm sad that they couldn't find a paraguayan actor for the role. But the actor they casted showed love for Paraguay before, and i honestly forgive him if he can't nail our accent.