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Paraguay articles on Democracy Chronicles

Paraguay remains a country where democracy remains to be solidified and power returned to the people. In particular, many observers worry there is a lack of greater transparency in electoral processes. Corruption is also a major threat to democracy in Paraguay. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles with news about South America.

President For A Day: Paraguay Schoolgirl is Example for Others

October 11, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

'President' For A Day, Schoolgirl In Paraguay Shines Light On Violence, Equality

Nara, 11-year-old Paraguayan schoolgirl will serve as the country’s symbolic president on Thursday, part of campaign for UN’ International Day of the Girl.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Feminism, Paraguay, South America, United Nations, Women Voting Rights

What Are The Challenges Facing Paraguay’s New President Abdo Benítez?

August 23, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

What Are The Challenges Facing Paraguay's New President Abdo Benítez?

Elected in the general elections last April, Mario Abdo Benítez took office August 15 as the ninth president of Paraguay since the return to democracy 1989.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Paraguay, South America

Paraguay’s New President Takes Office Promising Graft Fight

August 16, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Paraguay’s New President Takes Office, Promises to Cut Poverty

Former senator Mario Abdo Benitez takes office as Paraguay’s new president Wednesday, pledging to cut poverty and fight corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Paraguay, South America, Worldwide Corruption

Paraguayan President Drops Campaign For Re-Election After Protests

April 18, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes

Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes backs off new term push following unprecedented riots

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Paraguay, South America

Venezuela Political Cartoonist Fired After Government Pressure

September 21, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fired Venezuela Political Cartoonist

Maduro government seeking to silence critics as Venezuela political cartoonist fired from newspaper after political interference

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Paraguay, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Socialism and Labor, South America, Venezuela

Paraguay’s Cartes to Lead Troubled Nation

April 22, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Politics seeking popular support

Cartes to Lead as Paraguay President after convincing win gives strong mandate

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: American Corruption, Paraguay, South America

Four Coming Elections That Will Shape Latin America

April 9, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Shape Latin America Venezuela vote count

Coming elections will test democracy’s progress in four very different countries and shape Latin America for decades

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, South America, Venezuela

Paraguay Power Struggle Causes Split in Community

June 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Lugo Paraguay Power Struggle

Paraguay Power Struggle: Disagreements as to Whether the President’s Ouster Amounts to a Coup

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Paraguay, South America

Lawmakers Impeach Embattled Paraguay President

June 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Move to Impeach Embattled Paraguay President

Regional Heavyweights Condemn Move to Impeach Embattled Paraguay President as Instability Seethes

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Paraguay, South America

President of Paraguay Faces Impeachment

June 22, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

lugo president of paraguay faces impeachment

Landlocked South American Nation Paraguay Faces Impeachment in Fallout From Squatter Eviction

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Paraguay, South America

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