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A timeline of CIA operations in Latin America
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
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Santiago Peña takes office as Paraguay’s president with pro-Taiwan message
The conservative politician’s election continued a nearly unbroken streak for the Colorado Party, in power since 1947.
Third-place finisher in Paraguay’s presidential election arrested
Paraguayo Cubas Colomés was broadcasting on Facebook Live when he was detained for allegedly ‘breaching the peace’.
Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
Amid protests, authorities uphold legitimacy of Paraguay election
The Organization of American States, as well as Paraguay officials, have affirmed the legitimacy of Sunday’s vote.
Who is Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena?
Pena, candidate of right-wing Colorado Party and former IMF economist, defeated centre-left challenger Efrain Alegre.
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign
Pena’s conservative Colorado Party was facing a tough challenge from the left over corruption, and poverty.
Polls open in Paraguay elections, with Taiwan ties in the balance
Ruling Colorado Party’s Santiago Pena takes on political veteran Efrain Alegre in presidential race.
Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections
Paraguay’s presidential election features opposing views over whether to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
US accuses top Paraguay politicians of corruption, spurring probe
Paraguay’s ex-president and current vice president are under investigation for alleged corruption – charges they deny.
Who are Taiwan’s formal diplomatic allies?
China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan since Tsai Ing-wen was first elected president of the self-ruled island in 2016.
