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Police suspend search for captured Japanese

Fearing that the continued search could result in the abductors retaliating against the two Japanese nationals taken captive in Paraguay, police have suspended the hunt for them.

Paraguay News Digest Paraguay suspends search for Japanese (Business Week)
Posted: 04/06/07 07:10 by Giovanni

Japanese citizens abducted for ransom

Paraguayan police launched a massive search operation for two Japanese citizens who were abducted at gunpoint on a road near the eastern town of Caaguazu by kidnappers who were demanding a cash ransom.

Paraguay News Digest Mass search for Japanese hostages (BBC news)
Posted: 04/06/07 07:06 by Giovanni

Trial creates a stir in Paraguayan politics

The trial against former Gen. Lino Oviedo, imprisoned for an attempted coup, is creating a stir in the Paraguayan political scene.

Paraguay News Digest Paraguay Case Opens Political Pandora (Plenglish.com)
Posted: 04/02/07 11:28 by Giovanni

Paraguay to consider joining Bank for the South

Nicanor Duarte, the President of Paraguay, has announced that his government will consider joining the Bank for the South, an institution promoted by Venezuelan Hugo Chavez and other regional leaders.

Paraguay News Digest Paraguay May Join Bank of South (Plenglish.com)
Posted: 04/02/07 11:25 by Giovanni

Angry farmers organize protest march on Congress

Angered at government policies and the electioneering taking place by traditional parties, Farmers from all areas of Paraguay have decided that they will protest by marching on Congress.

Paraguay News Digest Paraguay Farmers March on House (Plenglish.com)
Posted: 04/01/07 10:02 by Giovanni

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