A New Era for Paraguay
Paraguay finally put an end to 61 years of rule by the Colorado Party, formerly the worlds longest-serving party in
The Pope’s Holy War Against Liberation Theology
The election of a left-leaning former Bishop in Paraguay, and the growth of left movements around Latin America puts Pope Benedict and the Vatican on a collision course with Liberation Theology.
Dissecting the Politics of Paraguay’s Next President
Fernando Lugo, a bearded, left-leaning bishop is expected to win Paraguay's historic presidential election on April 20th, upsetting a 60-year rule by the right wing Colorado Party. While escaping the heat of the Paraguayan sun by sitting in the shade of an orange tree, farmer union leader Tomas Zayas explains, "If Lugo is elected, it will open a door for more changes in the future, but that's all. We'll take what we can get."
Paraguay Celebrates Lugo’s Historic Victory
Fireworks can still be heard in the distance where thousands of people are in the streets of downtown Asuncion sharing, embracing, reveling, hugging, smothering each other in kisses, and dancing until the early morning.