Brazilian press calls Paraguay “rich beggar”, superb actor in asking for alms

Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - 02:36 UTC

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One of Brazil’s most influential weekly magazines with strong penetration in political and business circles, ‘Veja’ has a main article this week calling neighbouring Paraguay the “rich beggar”, a role which the successive Paraguayan governments “have played to success attracting significant international aid and grants”. Read full article

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riomarcos
Brazil shouldn't pay one cent more for Paraguayan energy, the dam was designed by Brazilian engineers, built with Brazilian technology, and Paraguay's only contribution to it was being there.
Jun 04th, 2010 - 01:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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jerry
Should not “being there” give half of the water to Paraguay? And probably there was a signed pact between the countries; that should be a reasonable starting point for discussions.
Jun 04th, 2010 - 03:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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