A growing trail of affection and respect will be surely left behind by Pope Francis at the end of his visit today to Paraguay, the last stop of his South American tour.»
PARAGUAY
International Hearing on Human Rights Violation in Paraguay
An Inter-American hearing to inquire about denunciations of human rights violations in Paraguay will be held on Thursday, November 1st, with the Federico Franco government as the accused.»
Expectations about UNASUR’s Statement on Paraguay
The High-Level Group of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) on the Paraguayan crisis will issue a statement here on Tuesday, amid great expectations.»
Paraguay Suspended from Mercosur Trade Bloc
South American foreign ministers have suspended Paraguay from the regional trade bloc, Mercosur, over last week’s parliamentary coup against President Fernando Lugo, Argentine Foreign Minister said on Friday.»
Raul Reiterates Cuba’s Condemnation of Coup in Paraguay
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, reiterated Cuba’s stance against the institutional coup perpetrated against Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo.»
Cuba will not Recognize Government imposed in Paraguay after Coup
The Cuban government will not recognize any authority in Paraguay if it does not stem from the legitimate suffrage and the exercise of sovereignty by the Paraguayan people, reads a note issued by the Cuban Foreign Ministry condemning the recent coup that ousted President Fernando Lugo.»
UNASUR Members to Meet in Lima over Paraguayan Situation
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa announced today that the heads of State of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) will meet in Lima on Wednesday, June 27, to discuss the Paraguayan situation following the recent coup d’ etat in that South American nation.»
Federico Franco Appointed as New President of Paraguay
Federico Franco took office as President of Paraguay amid growing rejection this Saturday of the country’s regional allies and political sectors, who denounce as ilegal the impeachment of Fernando Lugo accused of poor performance in the Congress.»
Paraguayan Senate Passes Impeachment and Removal of the President
Paraguayan Senate passed today the schedule for the impeachment of President Fernando Lugo that would remove him from office in just 24 hours.»