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ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — A broad-based opposition coalition in Paraguay is seeking to unseat South America’s longest-governing party Sunday in electi...
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — A broad-based opposition coalition in Paraguay is seeking to unseat South America’s longest-governing party Sunday in elections focused on corruption, the economy, health care and even ties with Taiwan. The Colorado Party has governed Paraguay almost uninterrupted since 1947 and the landlocked nation has been practically immune to the political change […]
A broad-based opposition coalition in Paraguay is seeking to unseat South America's longest-governing party Sunday in elections focused on corruption, the economy, health care and even ties with Taiwan.
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The long-governing Colorado Party appeared likely to extend its hold on Paraguayan politics as early returns from Sunday’s election gave a substantial lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña. With more than 90% of voting places reporting, Peña had 43% of the vote, compared to nearly 27% for the closest challenger, […]
Voters will decide Sunday whether to stay with the party that has governed Paraguay for seven decades or back a broad opposition coalition that has mounted a strong challenge amid discontent over health, schools and corruption. The elections for president and Congress could also have geopolitical implications as Paraguay is the only country in South…