Paraguayan President-elect Santiago Pena said Sunday that he will visit Taiwan this week to deepen bilateral relations with the self-ruling island as part of his administration’s “intense international agenda.” Mr. Pena, who is set to take office later in August following the victory of the ruling Colorado Party in the April elections, will begin his…
Paraguay Is Open to Trade With China Without Cutting Taiwan Ties: President
May 25, 2023
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Paraguay’s outgoing President Mario Abdo Benitez said on May 24 that his nation is open to trade with any country, including China, but will not bow to Chinese pressure to cut off Taiwan. At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Benitez hinted that China had refused to do business with the South American nation due…
IN-DEPTH: Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
Paraguay’s Conservatives Score Big Election Win, Defusing Taiwan Fears
ASUNCION—Paraguayan conservative economist Santiago Pena, 44, won the country’s presidential election on Sunday, tightening the ruling Colorado Party’s political grip in the country and defusing fears about the end of diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Pena, who has pledged to maintain Paraguay’s long-standing Taiwan relations, had 42.7 percent of the vote with 99.9 percent of ballots…
Destiny Unites Us, Paraguay Leader Says as Taiwan Ties Hang in Balance
TAIPEI—Paraguay and Taiwan are united by destiny, Paraguayan President Mario Abdo said on Thursday during a visit to the island ahead of an election in April that could see the Latin American country ditch Taipei for Beijing. Paraguay is one of only 14 countries to have formal diplomatic relations with Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and Beijing has…
Paraguay Seeks $1 Billion Investment From Taiwan to Help It Resists China’s Pressure
October 4, 2022
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President Mario Abdo Benitez of Paraguay has said that his nation requires $1 billion in investment from Taiwan to help the Paraguayan government resist pressure to switch diplomatic recognition to China. Benitez said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sept. 29 that his government was working with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen to ensure that…
Paraguay Seeks $1 Billion Investment From Taiwan to Help It Resist China’s Pressure
October 4, 2022
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President Mario Abdo Benitez of Paraguay has said that his nation requires $1 billion in investment from Taiwan to help the Paraguayan government resist pressure to switch diplomatic recognition to China. Benitez said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sept. 29 that his government was working with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen to ensure that…
Influencer Wife of Footballer Among Shooting Dead
A shooting at a concert in Paraguay on Sunday left two people dead including former model and influencer Cristina ‘Vita’ Aranda. Aranda, 29, is the wife of footballer Ivan Torres, a player for the Olimpia club in Paraguay. She had three young children. The other person killed in the shooting was identified by local media…
Paraguay ‘Remains Firm’ on Taiwan Ties After Nicaragua Pivots to China
ASUNCION—Paraguay remains resolute about maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan despite Nicaragua’s decision to shift its allegiance to China, the top adviser to the South American country’s President Mario Abdo told Reuters on Friday. China and Nicaragua reestablished diplomatic ties on Friday after the Central American country broke relations with Taiwan, boosting Beijing in a part…
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