Stories about Paraguay from July, 2008
Paraguay: Recent Photos of Asuncion and Luque
Muna Annahas posts recent pictures from her visit to her home in Asuncion and Luque, Paraguay.
Paraguay: Breaking Cycle of Corruption
Liam of Políticamente Incorrecto [es] writes that the new Paraguayan government's biggest challenge is to break the cycle of corruption and “that the corrupt has become someone to be imitated, a role-model, a person that is admired because of success, money, living well, and they are no longer scrutinized for...
Paraguay: Three Young Thieves Spending Their Bounty
Mike Silvero of San Ánimo de Ofender [es] recounts an eye-opening experience with three young thieves that had just returned from stealing at a local shopping center and spent the money on some delicious empanadas, which attracted suprise attention from the waitress and other onlookers.
Paraguay: Perfect Weather at the Expo Fair
Muna Annahas is in Asunción Paraguay enjoying the “perfect weather” and a visit to the Expo. She describes the scene from the food stands to promotional booths.
Americas: Region Celebrates Rescue of Betancourt and Other Hostages
The entire Latin American region celebrated with the people of Colombia upon hearing the news that ex-Presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages were rescued. In the operation named “Jaque,” Betancourt, 3 U.S. citizens and 11 members of the Colombian forces were freed after the rescue attempt. Bloggers from many countries throughout Latin America shared the excitement and wrote their own personal reflections.
Paraguay: Halting Outgoing Politicians’ Attempts to Regain Power
A recent editorial in the Paraguayan newspaper La Nación predicted that outgoing president Nicanor Duarte may find himself in jail after he leaves office. Michel Quomo of Zoopolitica [es]
Paraguay: Recipe for Chipa Guazu
Muna Annahas provides a recipe for Chipa Guazu, a traditional Paraguayan dish resembling a creamy corn cheese bread.
