Paraguay
Re-election gamble may prove risky in Paraguay
The president is keeping his options open, but succession tensions are mounting
ParaguayLoss of Paraguay's capital stymies Cartes re-election
Having defined municipal elections as a plebiscite on his presidency, Cartes was badly wounded by the results
ParaguayAsuncion blow will hit Paraguay re-election outlook
The opposition may find it difficult to govern Asuncion, but lack of enthusiasm for Cartes and the Colorados is evident
ParaguayParaguay party presidency may prove pyrrhic victory
Cartes's success in imposing his candidate for party president may boost opposition to his re-election ambitions
ParaguayParaguay's Cartes weakens as elections approach
With another three years of his term to run, Cartes already risks lame-duck status amid party elections and corruption
ParaguayLeaders will seek papal advantage in Latin America
The pope is widely popular but may prove to have a stronger political than religious impact in the region
Latin AmericaParaguay's growth will remain above regional average
Growth is highly volatile due to dependence on agriculture, and economic reforms have proved illusory
ParaguayAcosta arrest will revive drugs claims in Paraguay
Scandals regarding links between politics and drug trafficking are mounting, raising instability concerns
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