Paraguay

  • Dec 16, 2009
  • 2 min read

MERCOSUR/VENEZUELA: Brazil OKs entry, Paraguay stalls

The Brazilian Senate, by a vote of 35-27, yesterday approved Venezuela's entry as a full member...

Mercosur
  • Dec 9, 2009
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MERCOSUR/HONDURAS: Regional splits over election rise

Meeting in Montevideo, the Mercosur summit yesterday issued a statement condemning the July coup...

Mercosur
  • Nov 11, 2009
  • 7 min read

PARAGUAY: Coup claims may distract from Lugo failings

President Fernando Lugo replaced the overall commander of the armed forces on November 6, two...

Paraguay
  • Nov 11, 2009
  • 1 min read

PARAGUAY: Coup claims may distract from Lugo failings

President Fernando Lugo replaced the overall commander of the armed forces on November 6, two...

Paraguay
  • Nov 11, 2009
  • 1 min read

BRAZIL/PARAGUAY: Itaipu glitch leaves millions in dark

An apparent technical fault, possibly caused by a storm, at the giant Itaipu hydroelectric plant...

Brazil
  • Nov 9, 2009
  • 2 min read

PARAGUAY: Armed forces head replaced amid coup rumours

President Fernando Lugo on Friday appointed Brigadier General Juan Oscar Velazquez as the new...

Paraguay
  • Nov 5, 2009
  • 2 min read

PARAGUAY: Military chiefs sacked amid coup rumours

President Fernando Lugo yesterday replaced the commanders of the three branches of the armed...

Paraguay
  • Aug 27, 2009
  • 6 min read

PARAGUAY: Lugo's first year shows few victories

Lugo's refusal to sign a 'democratic pact' with Congress reflects a serious worsening of his...

Paraguay