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US pressures could undermine Cartes power in Paraguay
New US sanctions affecting the former president have prompted Asuncion to call for the ambassador's expedited departure
ParaguayParaguay's Pena will struggle to build on drug success
Paraguay's anti-narcotics agency SENAD reported its largest-ever seizure of cocaine, bound for Antwerp, on July 15
ParaguayParaguay-Brazil Itaipu deal will not ease concerns
The two countries have reached a new agreement on the sale of electricity from the binational Itaipu dam
ParaguayImmunity issue will raise Paraguay governance fears
Supporters of former President Horacio Cartes are seeking to have his successor's immunity from prosecution lifted
ParaguayParaguayan opposition may rally against Colorado moves
An opposition senator has been expelled under questionable circumstances amid constitutional reform concerns
ParaguayNepotism scandal will pose reform risks in Paraguay
A new nepotism scandal is shaking Paraguay's political system even as President Santiago Pena promises reforms
ParaguayOrganised crime will remain entrenched in Paraguay
Paraguay's role in drugs and arms trafficking has been rising, as has organised crime's influence within state bodies
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