“A coup against democracy” organized by the political class and mafia claims Lugo
Ousted Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo addressed thousands of citizens outside the presidential palace and assured there had been a “coup against democracy” but also said he would respect the formality of the Senate’s decision and called on followers to march peacefully.
“Today is not Lugo who receives a coup, not Lugo who is removed from power: it is Paraguayan history, its democracy which has been deeply hurt. The basic principle of defence was transgressed in a cowardly and treacherous manner. I hope that the people who did so are conscious of the seriousness of their acts“ he stated minutes before his successor was taking the oath of office in Congress.
The decision from Congress has not wounded Lugo, “it has wounded the country, Paraguayan history, and it’s democracy that has been attacked and wounded this evening”.
“I have always respected the law and today I accept Congress’s decision. I am ready to respond for my acts as President, I say farewell as the Paraguayan President, but will continue to serve my people as a Paraguayan citizen” he added.
But Lugo also emphasized “I call on you from my heart that any manifestation is completely peaceful; so that the blood of the just is not again spilled”.
As always “I have performed in the framework of the law, even when on this occasion is has been twisted, and I submit to the decision from Congress. Fernando Lugo does not respond to the political class, does not respond to the mafias or to the narcotics trafficker gangs or belongs to any claque”, insisted Lugo in clear reference to the conservatives that ganged to have his ousted.
Finally Lugo said he was exiting office by the big door of the motherland, “I leave through the door of the hearts of my fellow citizens”. He then publicly thanked his immediate collaborators, Armed and Police forces, citizens’ organizations and the people who had come to the streets to support him.
The ousted president lawyers also announced that the case would be presented to the Organization of American States Inter American Human Rights commission since the time given to President Lugo to prepare his defence was only two hours “and the normal time to prepare any defence in any judicial litigation is 18 days.
Another of his solicitors Luis Samaniego advanced that Lugo’s case would be appealed as unconstitutional before Paraguay’s Supreme Court, since Congress “did not respect due process” and the terms established in the Constitution.
During the definitive impeachment vote which was on live television it was clearly seen that the four senators that stood up for the former president were unable or denied time to expose their cases.
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The next days and weeks will show the validity and indispensability of Unasur’s and Mercosur’s democratic clauses……..
Will be interesting to see where the USA goes on this one……….
PS……
Strange time the United Kingdom chose to open its new embassy in Paraguay….
I say young chap……, as correct a response as the Ukrainian government case against Yulia Tymoshenko…………….
Still, you surely know how those European places work better than I do…………
Now……., If you excuse me I'll continue enjoying the company of my guest and the delicious home made petticoat tails she brought along …
Cheerio................
Margaret's Hope first flush in the pot……
Your conational sends her regards and ”thinks” we are crazy…..
Women……………...... There are so many things they don’t understand…..
Chuckle chuckle©
Ah yes, Think .... Women - they are truly a different gender.
Wrt Lugo's departure:
better chance of Chavez in Mercosur or poorer chance???
filled again by craps by using your other names..where never know places.
#3 “I say young chap……, as correct a response as the Ukrainian government case against Yulia Tymoshenko……………. ”
Good point. I was actually glad when Tymoshenko lost as I never bought into that Orange Revolution guff, Yanukovich has really let himself down though by turning her into a hero all over again imho. (Btw my measured and critical views on Tymoshenko should serve as a corrective to those who think I only support Cristina because she's beautiful!)
@3 I hope your Margaret enjoyed her Darjeeling.
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