Tag: Paraguay

Thursday, August 30th 2012 - 03:57 UTC
Canadian company exports first gold doré bar from Paraguayan mine

Latin American Minerals Inc., Lampa, announced on Wednesday the delivery of the first gold doré bar produced at its Paso Yobai Gold Project pilot plant in Paraguay, to the Johnson Matthey Ltd. gold refinery in Brampton, Ontario.
Wednesday, August 29th 2012 - 21:49 UTC
The “Paraguay situation” and options as seen from Washington

By Eric Stadius, Research Associate at Council on Hemispheric Affairs and Peter Tase, Research Fellow at Council on Hemispheric Affairs.Two months after President Fernando Lugo’s impeachment, Paraguay has transitioned from reconciling its relatively benign political crisis to enhancing regional and international links politically and economically.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 06:24 UTC
OAS mission in Paraguay to follow electoral process and political conditions

The OAS, Organization of American States, cabinet chief and head of political affairs are expected in Paraguay to continue with the organization’s mandate of establishing an electoral committee and helping with the process of strengthening democracy in the country.
Friday, August 24th 2012 - 06:18 UTC
Paraguayan Senate defies Mercosur: votes against Venezuela’s incorporation

The Paraguayan Senate, at the heart of serious regional diplomatic dispute, voted by a solid majority against the incorporation of Venezuela as full member of Mercosur. Thirty one Senators rejected the Venezuelan Protocol of Adhesion, three supported it and eleven left the floor before the vote was taken.
Thursday, August 23rd 2012 - 01:59 UTC
OAS to dispatch mission to accompany and observe Paraguay’s political process

The Organization of American States (OAS) agreed on Wednesday to dispatch of a mission to Paraguay to accompany and observe the electoral process in the country that will conclude with the general elections of April 21, 2013.
Thursday, August 23rd 2012 - 01:52 UTC
“We need to prepare for war to live in peace”, says Paraguayan Defence minister

“We must prepare for war to live in peace” said Paraguay’s Defence minister Maria Liz Garcia in reference to the new geopolitical situation following the suspension of Paraguay as a member of Mercosur and Unasur.
Thursday, August 16th 2012 - 04:52 UTC
Unasur not after reinstatement of Lugo; wants political dialogue in Paraguay

Unasur (Union of South American Nations) wants to closely accompany the democratic restoration process in Paraguay and is not after the reinstatement of removed president Fernando Lugo, said Peruvian Foreign Affairs minister Rafael Roncagliolo.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:43 UTC
Unasur ratifies sanctions; Paraguay president more concerned with OAS position

Unasur ratified on Tuesday Paraguay’s suspension from the block at a meeting of the so called High Level Group in Lima, Peru which assessed the situation of the landlocked country.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:10 UTC
Paraguayan president calls for moderation from the Senate on the Venezuela issue

Paraguayan president Federico Franco called for moderation and time from members of Congress when they begin considering Venezuela’s request to become a full member of Mercosur, since the issue needs of “a good in depth analysis and no hasty decision”.
Saturday, August 11th 2012 - 10:04 UTC
Paraguay sounding the possibility of joining the Pacific Group

Paraguay is sounding the recently created Pacific Block made up of Colombia, Peru, Chile and Mexico with the possibility of considering applying to join it, revealed the country’s Foreign affairs minister Jose Fernandez Estigarribia.