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March 15, 2021 Share Protests have erupted in Paraguay over the mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic by the government. Thousands of protesters gathered outside Congress and the Presidential Palace Mburuvicha Róga, for six straight days, blaming official corruption for the country’s health crisis and demanding that Abdo Benítez resign. There were some violent clashes with the police, with one fatality and scores of injuries reported. Abdo Benítez was compelled to fire four members of his cabinet in a bid to placate protesters and to shore up support within the ruling Asociación Naci...

A week of Paraguay protests marked with dwindling numbers 1 minute read Asunción, Mar 12 (efe-epa).- A week of protests in Paraguay against the government of Mario Abdo Benítez ended on Friday with fewer and more deflated protesters after the president made Cabinet changes and the health authorities declared a red alert due to the increase in Covid-19 infections in the country. Only about 200 people demonstrated on Friday, compared to a week ago when the protests were huge. The atmosphere was festive, with improvised traditional dances and the usual chants of “Out Marito!” as the pres...

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The country, one of South America’s poorest, has received just a few thousand doses of Covid-19 vaccine. The health minister had already resigned after doctors in full critical care units ran out of basic drugs.

2 minutes read Asuncion, Mar 6 (efe-epa).- Paraguay’s president announced a cabinet reshuffle on Saturday amid a political crisis sparked by protests over the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Police again on Saturday midnight used force to disperse a group of people who had gathered in front of the presidential residence to break through the perimeter security barrier. The incident took place in an area where the United States embassy is also located and amid protests demanding President Mario Abdo Benitez to step down. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas and made...