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Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory
1 week, 4 days ago

Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The small South American nation of Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, becoming the latest of just a small handful of countries to recognize the bitterly contested city as Israel’s capital. The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has watched Israel’s international isolation deepen as the devastating war in Gaza …

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Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil
1 year ago

Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The heads of state from South America’s Mercosur trade bloc gathered Thursday in Rio de Janeiro for a meeting all but certain to once again disappoint members hoping to finalize a long-delayed trade deal with the European Union. Lula said he had spoken with most European presidents as well as many of their negotiators, and that he …

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New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president on Tuesday. Peña took the presidential oath outside the government palace in the capital of Asunción in a ceremony attended by several regional leaders and Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai. “We …

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New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Santiago Peña said Paraguay …

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Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties. Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Peña has said he will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan, following a bruising campaign that saw relations with the self-governing island thrown into question. The statement, which followed a congratulatory call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, indicated …

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Paraguay: Ex-president’s influence in question after victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraguay: Ex-president’s influence in question after victory

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Conservative Santiago Peña’s overwhelming win in Paraguay’s presidential election not only reaffirmed the long-ruling Colorado Party’s hold on power but raised questions about the future role of his powerful political mentor, who has been accused of corruption by the United States. While celebrating the victory, Peña openly thanked his mentor, former President Horacio Cartes, who was standing …

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Santiago Peña of Paraguay ruling party's wins presidential election in landslide victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Santiago Peña of Paraguay ruling party's wins presidential election in landslide victory

Firstpost  

In a victory over an opponent from the centre-left, Santiago Peña of Paraguay’s Colorado Party, the country’s ruling conservative party, was elected as president. For more than 70 years, the landlocked South American nation’s political landscape has been dominated by the Colorado Party. Although this year’s economic growth in Paraguay is predicted to exceed 4%, the nation still has high …

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Coalition challenges Paraguay’s long-ruling Colorado Party
1 year, 7 months ago

Coalition challenges Paraguay’s long-ruling Colorado Party

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Voters will decide Sunday whether to stay with the party that has governed Paraguay for seven decades or back a broad opposition coalition that has mounted a strong challenge amid discontent over health, schools and corruption. Santiago Peña, a former finance minister who is Colorado’s presidential candidate, is former aide to powerful former President Horacio Cartes, who …

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