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Abdo Benitez (in office 2018-23) faces charges of revealing state secrets. The motion was halted after the majority Honor Colorado faction of the Colorado Party left the session…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286366
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The turn towards authoritarianism suggested by the case has raised alarm bells in the diplomatic community. Her expulsion has also provoked the ire of the powerful private sector…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285673
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The move follows a mounting nepotism scandal known as ‘nepobabies’ -- the appointment without any open selection process of many close relatives as ‘advisers’ to politicians in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284603
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His victory strengthens the power of former President Horacio Cartes (2013-18), who bankrolls Honor Colorado, over the Colorado Party, which has dominated Paraguayan politics…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275073
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Pena faces domestic and foreign policy challenges, including the crucial renegotiation of the Itaipu hydroelectric treaty which is due to start on August 13, two days before he…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279235
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Outgoing President Horacio Cartes has failed in his bid to be sworn in as a normal senator for the 2018-23 term. Critics claim that his motivation is to seek immunity from the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236071
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In a two-horse race, Abdo Benitez (aged 46) defeated Efrain Alegre (55) of the opposition Partido Liberal Radical Autentico (PLRA), who headed Alianza Ganar, an alliance with the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233301
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The politics surrounding impeachment of Supreme Court judges.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB195884
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Street protests against the poor handling of COVID-19 last week called for the impeachment of President Mario Abdo Benitez (MAB), who sacked his health minister and two other…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260171
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The controversial decision coincided with the start of a major international evaluation of Paraguay’s compliance with international guidelines on combatting illicit financial…