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Horacio Cartes

Paraguay’s President Gives Up Reelection Amendment after Popular Backlash

Karina Martín Nov 1, 2016 18

EspañolPresident of Paraguay Horacio Cartes has requested that the draft of a constitutional amendment introduced by his party to allow for reelection be rejected. "As a society we have it noted that the proposed amendment does not…
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Cronyism

Paraguayan President’s Sister Buys Major Media Group

Belén Marty Apr 17, 2015 35

EspañolThe sister of Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes announced on Wednesday, April 15, her acquisition of all shares of Grupo Nación, an important media holding company that owns national newspapers La Nación, Crónica, and popular radio…
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News Brief

Paraguay Rejects Mercosur Resolutions Passed in Its Absence

PanAm Post Staff Jul 29, 2014 7

Español The Paraguayan government has announced its rejection of 6 out of 183 resolutions passed its in absence at the Mercosur Summit in Caracas, Venezuela. Paraguay's Deputy Foreign Minister Federico González made the statement during a…
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News Brief

Paraguay Poised to Have Most Resilient Currency in South America

PanAm Post Staff Jul 14, 2014 5

EspañolAccording to consultants of the firm Consensus Economics, Paraguay's guaraní has gained strength against the US dollar in the last 40 days. This trend is in direct contrast with that of regional neighbors Argentina and Venezuela, who…
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