Paraguay

Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:48 UTC
Franco promises to uphold democracy and honour international agreements

Paraguayan vice-president Federico Franco, 49, was sworn-in on Friday afternoon as president following Fernando Lugo’s impeachment that had him removed in less than two days.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:43 UTC
“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.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:25 UTC
Mercosur/Unasur anticipate “appropriate measures” against coup in Paraguay

President Cristina Fernández assured on Friday night that “Argentina does not condone the coup in Paraguay” and anticipated that “appropriate measures” will be taken at next week’s Mercosur Summit, scheduled to take place in Mendoza.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 21:59 UTC
“Institutional coup” removes Paraguayan president Lugo from office

Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo was removed from office on Friday at 18:30 hours following an impeachment vote in the Senate where the motion was supported by 39 votes, four against and two absent.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 08:27 UTC
Canadian company still interested in recapitalization of Uruguay’s national airline

Chorus Aviation Inc. says it is working with the Uruguayan government on the recapitalization of the country’s flag carrier Pluna, just days after the Canadian company said it won't invest more money to bail out the airline.
Thursday, June 21st 2012 - 23:32 UTC
Unasur delegation travels to Paraguay to ensure “democratic system integrity”

A delegation of Foreign Affairs ministers should be arriving late Thursday to Asunción where the Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo is facing political impeachment that could have him out of office.
Thursday, June 21st 2012 - 23:25 UTC
Paraguayan Senate prepares to oust President Lugo on Friday appealing to an impeachment process

The Paraguayan Senate has summoned President Fernando Lugo for Friday midday to commence the political impeachment process which was voted almost unanimously in the Lower House (76 to 1) and will decide on his future.
Thursday, June 21st 2012 - 17:52 UTC
UK to reopen embassy in Paraguay and new embassy in Haiti

Following on the UK policy to establish closer ties with Latin America, Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced plans to re-open the British Embassy in Paraguay and a new British Embassy in Haiti.
Thursday, June 21st 2012 - 16:35 UTC
Urgent meeting of Unasur leaders to address the Paraguayan situation

Unasur presidents attending the Rio+20 summit met urgently on Thursday to analyze the current political situation in Paraguay where President Fernando Lugo is facing political impeachment following a land eviction incident that killed 17 peasants and policemen.
Thursday, June 21st 2012 - 15:56 UTC
Paraguayan president faces impeachment following 17 killings in land eviction incident

Paraguay's opposition-controlled lower house of Congress voted today to start impeachment proceedings against President Fernando Lugo following a land eviction in which 17 police and peasant farmers were killed last week.