Paraguay
Paraguay-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
ParaguayLatin American divisions will deepen over Israel-Gaza
Brazil and Colombia have expressed diplomatic support for South Africa's ICJ case against Israel, with Paraguay opposed
Latin AmericaOrganised 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
ParaguayMercosur summit may mark shift in priorities
At its summit yesterday the bloc announced a trade deal with Singapore, but the long-delayed EU deal remains stalled
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