MEP's surprised at Mercosur and Unasur drastic decisions on Paraguay
The European lawmakers’ delegation said it was surprised with the drastic and quick determinations, with no right to defence or appeal, decided against Paraguay by Mercosur and Unasur, said Paraguayan Foreign Minister Jose Felix Fernandez Estigarribia, following a meeting in Asuncion with the visiting MEPs.
The fact-finding delegation of MEP started on Monday a series of interviews and contacts to assess the country’s political situation which following a political impeachment in late June concluded with the removal of Fernando Lugo and his replacement by President Federico Franco.
Mercosur and Unasur suspended Paraguay from their respective organizations until next year’s election. Mercosur took advantage of Paraguay’s suspension to incorporate Venezuela as a full member, and Unasur removed Paraguay from the rotating presidency of the group giving it to Peru.
“The Euro lawmakers are surprised by the fact that both Mercosur and Unasur decided resolutions regarding Paraguay without giving us the right to defence”, said Foreign minister Fernández Estigarribia following the meeting that included an interview with President Franco, Senators and members of the current administration.
However the MEP delegation left without making any public statements or talking with the Paraguayan media.
“They are very cautious since they are in a fact-finding in-situ mission”, said Fernandez Estigarribia to somehow explain why their silence. He added that the MEP delegation has representatives from the Popular, Socialist, Green and other EU parties.
“It was an informative visit; very cordial, they asked all sorts of questions and I believe they left satisfied with what they heard”, added the Paraguayan official.
“The visiting delegation said that the European Parliament has not taken any decision, yet, regarding the Paraguayan situation; the delegation will be presenting their report once they are back and from then on the whole house will decide”.
Fernandez Estigarribia said the MEP asked about the current political situation in Paraguay, social conditions, freedom of the press, civil liberties and “they were also interested in knowing our opinions on Mercosur and Unasur”.
The delegation leaves Paraguay on Wednesday but still has an agenda of meetings with members of the Lower House, Senate, Supreme Court, Electoral Court and representatives from all political parties.
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I didn't see any reference to 'pokes into the affairs'. Are you clairvoyant per chance?
“The Euro lawmakers are surprised by the fact that both Mercosur and Unasur decided resolutions regarding Paraguay without giving us the right to defence”, said Foreign minister Fernández Estigarribia”
Seems reasonable to me, given that Argentina, Brasil, and to my shame, Uruguay, decided the matter in a kangeroo court, whereas Paraguay used their own constitution and law to impeach Lugo.
Or do you now want to poke into the affairs of Paraguay?
“America for americans”
I second that - everybody of European descent leave immediately, handing over America to the Amerindians from whom it was stolen.
JUBA pack ya bags .lol.
I agree all countries but Argentina should be handed back to the natives. There is no one in Argentina to hand anything back to so we are excempted.
Not our fault of the other 33 countries of the hemisphere did a crappy job in their deracination.
Oh and yes, Europeans complaining about “defence and appeal”... WHEN DID THEY EVER AFFORD THAT TO THE NATIVES OF AMERICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND AFRICA?
This maybe the most hypocritical article in Earth's history.
@7 Great idea! What do you think the chances of getting a fishing permit from the penguins is? Lol!
@6 Thank you for confirming that you are genocides!
@9 Ever read the Paraguayan constitution. Of course you wouldn't. Argieland doesn't even comply with its own!
“mercosur, want to have a trade agreement with the EU”
Nope “Con que” is EU that is actually desperate to get an agreement. I don’t see anyone around here in rush to sign anything.
Making a win out of second place again Mr. Blobby?
The fact is that the EU have been stringing the process out for 12 years because you lot cannot meet the conditions for safe food that all other countries have to comply with.
Still, carry on 'winning'. LOL
[ not quite ]
We only want to be friendly and peace full towards the islanders,
Says , CFK
Probably has a better chance, of becoming to most
Hypocritical article in Earth's history
,
after all, most things she says is highly Hypocritical,
against the islanders, is it not ..
Now ChrisRambo have moved to the International Commerce Consulting business.
Have you passed the lesson about IncoTerms yet? Nope?
“The fact is that the EU have been stringing the process out for 12 years because you lot cannot meet the conditions for safe food that all other countries have to comply with.”
Really? like the sanitaries measures in UK? Compatible with Africa ha ha
The poor idiots eat meat from Africa imported by Tesco.
Even my dog dying of hunger will not take the risk to eat that.
You are a good source of laugh did I say that before? Nope? Well I’m telling you now.
Why don’t you lecture us about weapons, IT and hi-tech.
I promise you I will not laugh....well not laugh so much... ha ha
why is you dog dying of hunger?, in a civilized country you'd proberly be locked up for not feeding your pets. you one sick puppy!
My dog eats better than you guys so don't worry.
As long as your dog does not eat Malvanistas, that's OK.
They are just full of shite.
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