PARAGUAY: EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WMD

UNCLAS ASUNCION 000890 SIPDIS STATE FOR WHA/BSC E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PARM PREL PGOV MNUC EFIN ETTC PA SUBJECT: PARAGUAY: EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WMD PROLIFERATORS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS REF: STATE 120771 On 7/8, Polcouns spoke with MFA Director of International Organizations Julio Peralta about the President's decision to issue an Executive Order allowing the U.S. to block the assets of WMD proliferators and their supporters and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them. Peralta was doubtful that Paraguay had trade relations with any of the enterprises identified in reftel but assured Polcouns that he would consult with other GOP representatives for confirmation. KEANE