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The socialist wind blowing through South America reached Paraguay this year with the election of leftist Chavez-ally Fernando Lugo. On his first day, the ex-bishop announced that he would be renouncing his entire salary and donating it to the poor. Not like other presidents then... Read more.

Former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo has taken up office as Paraguay’s new president. Our Observers in the country cast light on Latin America’s latest charismatic left wing leader. Read more...