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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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Thanks largely to considerable financial backing from his mentor, President Horacio Cartes, Santiago Pena remains the likely victor in the Colorado Party's primary. The latest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226238
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The ruling Colorado Party won a resounding victory, taking control of 163 of the country’s 261 municipalities. The party retained control of the capital city, Asuncion, where it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264732
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The decision reflects the most serious split in the leadership of the party for decades. It strengthens the party faction led by Senator Blas Llano that is closest to former…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258707
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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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Washington says that it will intensify its assault on “significantly corrupt persons” in Paraguay. The statement has raised the spectre of further measures, including a US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272472
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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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Colorado Party splits and the outlook for re-election.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205551
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President Horacio Cartes suffered a setback in the November 15 municipal elections held in all of Paraguay's 250 municipalities. After 15 years, the ruling Colorado Party lost the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206925
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In the likely event that he wins, this will grant him even greater power over the party's direction at the expense of President Mario Abdo Benitez, ahead of the April 2023…