All posts tagged Horacio Cartes
ARGENTINA, CHILE, PARAGUAY, URUGUAY: Calbuco Volcano
The Calbuco volcano surprised Chile with three violent eruptions after half a century of inactivity, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. Tourist activities in the Patagonian Los Lagos region were also suspended as ash spreads across the Andes Mountains […]
Ecuador: Mayor’s Office disputed in Muisne
Mayor’s Office disputed in Muisne; Ecuadorian commitment to Assange continues; Apologies for upside down Paraguayan flag Mayor’s Office dispute in Muisne In a dispute that has lasted over a week, two politicians claim to be the legitimate mayor of the municipality of […]
Paraguay: peasant leader’s death met with controversy
Inter-American Commission of Human Rights urges for investigation into death of Vidal Vega; internal elections for the Colorado party fail to attract voters; national footballer’s death sparks controversy
Paraguay: Blocked website raises freedom of speech concerns
Spoof news site is blocked by two service providers; protests in NYC as President Franco speaks at the UN General Assembly; Cartes promises to ‘demarginalise’ slum area
Paraguay: Unity returns to the Colorados
Lilian Samaniego backs Horacio Cartes for 2013 elections; Ex-Senator Blas Riquelme dies; 7 Cajas is highest grossing Paraguayan film in history
Paraguay: high hopes for olympic team at London 2012
Team Paraguay at London 2012; Argentinian actress Moria Casán is arrested in Asunción; Cartes faces more accusations of illegal commerce
Paraguay: OEA delays decision
The OEA delays decision on Paraguay; José Manuel Bóbeda sparks controversy with homophobic diatribe; Hugo Chávez fuels the fire between Paraguay and Venezuela; Cartes hits back at drug allegations The OEA postpones decision on Paraguay General Secretary of the Organización […]
Paraguay: Another troubling week for Franco
Franco faces another tricky week; Venezuelan ambassador expelled from Paraguay; Colorado Party hits back against Mujica’s accusations
Paraguay: 201 years of independence
Paraguay celebrates independence day; police introduce initiative against cuidacoches; Gay rights activists take part in ‘kissathon.’
Paraguay: 3 detained following boat collision
Collision with Argentinian vessel leaves 6 missing, 1 dead; Costanera project faces more delays; Colorado Party divided.