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Montevideo, April 25th 2024 - 06:00 UTC

Tag: Benigno Lopez

  • Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:10 UTC

    Pandemic: Paraguay receives US$ 20 million to support its health system

    “We are in an emergency situation where everyone's support is fundamental” stated Benigno López, Minister of Finance of Paraguay.

    The World Bank Board of Directors approved today a loan of US$20 million to support Paraguay in strengthening its health system in the face of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19). In the context of the country's current health situation, already affected by the worst dengue outbreak in recent years, the project will help strengthen the already overburdened health system through the purchase of medical supplies and equipment.

  • Thursday, March 5th 2020 - 08:40 UTC

    Brazil and Argentina disputing the presidency of the Inter American Development Bank

    Marcos Troyjo, the Economy Ministry’s Special Secretary for Foreign Trade and International Affairs, is said to have the best shot at becoming Brazil’s candidate

    Brazil plans to push for its own candidate to lead the Inter-American Development Bank, vying with Argentina for the regional lender’s top job, as President Jair Bolsonaro seeks to capitalize on the political alliance with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.