Friendship With Uncle Sam

January 2006 | Ratings Update

Controversy continues to build regarding speculation that the US intends to establish a permanent military base in Paraguay. The concerns arise as a result of strengthening relations between the two countries – particularly a number of small-scale joint US-Paraguay military training missions in the country, as well as a diplomatic visit to the country by US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld last August. While there are several reasons for US interest in Paraguay (including security concerns), the establishment of a full scale military base is

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