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Police suspend search for captured Japanese

By Giovanni at 04/06/07 07:10

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.

Original source: Business Week. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. buParaguay suspends search for Japanesesinessweek. com/ ap/ financialnews/ D8O9VSN80. htm, anchor: Paraguay suspends search for Japanese]

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.

Original source: BBC news. Mass search for Japanese hostages

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.

Original source: Plenglish.com. Paraguay Case Opens Political Pandora

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.

Original source: Plenglish.com. Paraguay May Join Bank of South

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.

Original source: Plenglish.com. Paraguay Farmers March on House

Government failed to prepare for dengue outbreak

Local reports claim that the massive outbreak of dengue fever, contracted after the hot damp summer by more than 18,000 Paraguayans, is the result of a lack of readiness and planning on the part of the government.

Original source: Miami Herald. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. miamiherald. com/ 579/ story/ 55114. html, anchor: Paraguayan government blamed for dengue surge]