Paraguay

Newly-inaugurated Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is under intense pressure to deliver on his proposed socialist reforms. However, he is likely to encounter stern opposition in... 2008-08-18

Paraguay's current ambassador to Lebanon, Alejandro Hamed, is to be the new foreign affairs minister. Hamed has freely admitted to having contact with what the US considers terrorist... 2008-08-05

The appreciatory pressure on the Paraguayan guarani appears to have abated for the time being, and our PYG4,000/US$ year-end forecast looks to be on target. Looking at the real effective... 2008-08-05

The solid growth momentum of the Paraguayan economy should see real GDP expand by 4.2% this year, and 3.5% in 2009. While high on a historical basis, this will represent a cooling... 2008-07-29

Paraguay's president-elect Fernando Lugo has named former leftist militant, Miguel Lopez Perito, to be the head of his Cabinet when he takes office on August 15.Lopez Perito was one... 2008-07-08

The Paraguayan economy continues to overheat as the Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP) remains intent on preventing currency appreciation. The guarani has appreciated by 16% year-to-date,... 2008-07-07

Paraguayan President-elect Fernando Lugo has offered rival party leaders key positions in the senate in an attempt to ensure support for his government in congress. According to the... 2008-06-05