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04ASUNCION232	PARAGUAY'S ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLICIZES FARC LINKS [...] (U) On 2/14, Paraguayan Attorney General Oscar Latorre held a press conference (ref A) during which he released the following evidence linking Patria Libre party member Osmar Martinez to FARC leader Rodrigo Granda and implicating the FARC in supporting the kidnapping of Cecilia Cubas, daughter [...]	2004-08-27 14:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER PINR KCRM SNAR CO PA

05ASUNCION1019	PARAGUAY: ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN STIRS THE WATERS [...] (C) SUMMARY: With assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the DOD Military Information Support Team (MIST),Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) recently began using Wanted Posters and media spots in the newspapers and on radio to obtain leads on their Most [...]	2005-08-11 17:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1025	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 7 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: --New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --Venezuelan Investment in Paraguay --Drugs, Thugs, Guns and Money --31 Small Economies Discuss Access at WTO --------------------------------------- New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --------------------------------------- 2 [...]	2005-08-13 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1026	INITIAL REACTIONS TO NEWS OF SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S [...] (C) Summary: In response to news of Secretary Rumsfeld's planned visit to Paraguay, local media reported heavily this week that the visit marks a further shift in policy for the Duarte Frutos administration, towards the U.S. and away from leftist governments in the region. Some sectors of the [...]	2005-08-13 19:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR MASS PA VE CU BR AR
05ASUNCION1027	PUBLIC DIPLOMACY STOCK FROM RPC MANILA [...] Post would like to order the following: 02 Outline of U.S. Government, 02-S, 50 copies at USD 1.30 ea., total USD 65. 03 Outline of American Geography, 03-S, 50 copies at USD 1.60 ea., total USD 80 04 Outline of the U.S. Economy, 04-S, 50 copies at USD 1.45 ea., total USD 72.50 05 Ou [...]	2005-08-16 14:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1028	NEW IIP PUBLICATION OFFERING: AMRICAN TEENAGERS [...] Post would like to order 150 copies in Spanish of subject booklet at USD 1.95 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Karen L. Williams; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate [...]	2005-08-16 14:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1032	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PEACE CORPS [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Karen Chaput and Jason Katz, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 28 to September 4, 2005 for the purpose of videotaping and taking photos of Peace Corps Volunteers in Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, [...]	2005-08-16 19:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	NOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1035	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO LAWRENCE GERNON [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO Dr. Lawrence Gernon, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 21-24, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)( [...]	2005-08-17 18:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMED
05ASUNCION1037	PARAGUAY CONDUCTS FIRST INTERNAL PARTY ELECTION [...] (U) SUMMARY : On July 17, Deputy Blas Antonio Llano won the internal elections of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA),defeating Efrain Alegre by less than 12,000 votes. According to a Superior Elections Tribunal (TSJE) official, the election was a success and approximately 30 percent of [...]	2005-08-18 11:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1040	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CULTURE CONNECT [...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Maria Horne, Culture Connect Envoy, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/24/05 to 9/3/05 under the Cultural Connect Envoy Program. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]	2005-08-18 20:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO SCUL OXEC
05ASUNCION1041	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY BANKING ADVISOR [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jean Jacques Deschamps, U.S. Treasury Regional Banking Advisor, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 23-26, 2005, for the purpose of meeting with Central Bank President, international financing agencies an [...]	2005-08-18 20:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1042	PARAGUAY ON LATAM CONTINGENTS REMAINING IN HAITI [...] (U) On 8/17, PolOff delivered reftel demarche (ref A) to MFA Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga and MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta. Peralta advised that Paraguay is still discussing with Spain the possibility of equipment and materiel support for Paraguayan troops to j [...]	2005-08-19 11:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL MARR KPKO PA HA SP
05ASUNCION1043	ASUNCION REQUEST FOR U.S.SPEAKER ON COUNTER- [...] Brief program description: Post would like to join PAS Santiago in a request for a speaker on counter-terrorism issues (reftel 01643) for three days of presentations (negotiable) on the fight against terrorism to the Government of Paraguay Office of the Vice President; Institute for High Stra [...]	2005-08-19 14:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OEXC KPAO PTER PA CI AR UY PE IIP
05ASUNCION1044	PARAGUAY INTERIM RESPONSE REGARDING THE UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-19 16:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNCHR UNGA
05ASUNCION1045	CABRAL IS BACK [...] (U) This is an action message. See final Paragraph. 2. (C) Summary: I called Duarte Frutos on August 18. After conversing about the successful visit of Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, I noted my concern about persistent reports reaching me that drug-smuggling-tainted police commissioner [...]	2005-08-19 17:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1046	PARAGUAY: SECDEF RUMSFELD AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR [...] (C) Summary. On 8/16, SECDEF Rumsfeld met for 90 minutes with President Duarte Frutos to discuss cooperation in the fight against international terrorism and transnational crime, challenges to democracy in Paraguay and the region, and the expansion of economic opportunity. SECDEF drew atte [...]	2005-08-20 18:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MOPS KCRM PTER PINR SNAR PA KICC
05ASUNCION1047	PARAGUAY: EXPROPRIATION CASE A SETBACK FOR [...] (U) In a blow to Paraguay,s business climate, the Senate passed a bill on August 4 calling for the expropriation of 52,000 hectares (130,000 acres) of land owned by Reverend Sun Myung Moon,s Korea-based Unification Church in Paraguay,s northern Chaco region. It now must get through the Chamber [...]	2005-08-22 10:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV EFIN PREL PA
05ASUNCION1053	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 14 [...] (U) Summary: -- Delay in Prosecution of Terrorist Supporter -- Candia is the New Attorney General -- Former Police Officers Imprisoned -- Entry of Cubans Concerns GOP -- New Immigration Security Measures Planned ------------------------------------------- Dela [...]	2005-08-22 18:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1062	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RPSO CONTRACTING OFFICER [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RPSO Florida Contracting Officer Robert A. Lindquist for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 24 to August 27 to conduct the pre-proposal conference for the SENAD Offices Construction Project in Pedro Juan Caballero. The contact officer fo [...]	2005-08-23 12:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ABLD AMGT ASEC
05ASUNCION1063	PARAGUAY: READOUT OF THE FIRST LADIES CONFERENCE [...] (U) SUMMARY: From July 13-15, Paraguay hosted representatives from 20 countries at technical meetings in preparation of the 13th Western Hemisphere First Ladies Conference. The conference will be held September 28-30 in Asuncion. Delegates debated the Draft Declaration centered around the co [...]	2005-08-23 15:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION1065	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. SPEAKER MARGUERITE [...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Marguerite Sullivan, U.S. Speaker, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/28/05 to 9/6/05 to share her experience and abilities on "How to Run a Responsible Press Office" . The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. [...]	2005-08-23 18:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP OTRA PA AORC UNESCO
05ASUNCION1066	PARAGUAY: UN PERMREP NERVOUS ABOUT CTC ACTIVITY [...] (SBU) On August 19, I was approached at a reception in the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry, Amb. Eladio Loizaga, Paraguayan PermRep at the UN in New York. Loizaga, in town for a short stay, mentioned that he was concerned about possible developments related to the CTC and its engagement with P [...]	2005-08-24 12:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KCRM PTER PA UN
05ASUNCION1068	AMEMBASSY ASUNCION TO SEND POLOFF TO DEMOCRACY AND [...] Per reftel, Asuncion plans to send Political Officer Sterling D. Tilley, Jr. to the Democracy and Human Rights Officers Conference scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, on September 26 - 27. Hotel reservations are confirmed at the Key Bridge Marriott. POLOFF will arrive on September 24 at [...]	2005-08-24 20:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM OTRA
05ASUNCION1069	PARAGUAY: IMF MISSION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) During a lunch hosted by the Ambassador, the visiting IMF team told us that the government appears to have stayed the course on fiscal responsibility and to have tentatively met all of the e [...]	2005-08-24 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1071	PARAGUAY: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEDGES COOPERATION [...] (C) Summary. On 8/19, the Ambassador met with Ruben Candia Amarilla, Paraguay's newly elected Attorney General, to stress the importance the U.S. attaches to cooperation with his office in the fight against transnational crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financi [...]	2005-08-25 16:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCRM PTER PINR SNAR PA KICC
05ASUNCION1072	PARAGUAY 2005 CHILD LABOR REPORT UPDATE [...] The following responses are an update to the 2004 Child Labor Report (ref. B) The responses are based on input from the Ministry of Children and Adolescents, the Ministry of Education, the International Labor Organization (ILO),and Pro Joven (Pro Youth),a non-governmental organization. 2 [...]	2005-08-25 17:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KWMN PA AID
05ASUNCION1076	PARAGUAY DISMISSIVE OF CHAVEZ SOCIAL CHARTER EVENT [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-26 16:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KSUM SOCI PA OAS
05ASUNCION1077	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AMARANTE [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors: (1) Amarante Maestas (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 3-23, 2005, and (2) Robert Cortesi (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 18- Oct [...]	2005-08-26 16:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1078	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Reinforcement Advisor Joseph Bognanno (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 30-31, 2005, for the purpose of assisting Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Parker with the FIU and the superint [...]	2005-08-29 11:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1079	PARAGUAY ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR THE WHO EXECUTIVE [...] On June 23, Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note to the MFA. A return note from the MFA's International Organizations Directorate, dated August 18, conveyed the Republic of Paraguay's official support for the U.S. candidacy. 2. MINIMIZED CONSIDERED. KEANE [...]	2005-08-29 12:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PREL KSEP PA WHO
05ASUNCION1087	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-29 19:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1090	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 21 [...] Summary -- Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen US - GOP Relations -- Negotiating for Oviedo Release -- Cespedes is New Minister of Justice and Labor -- Visit Sparks New Interest in EXIM Financing --------------------------------------------- --------------- ---- Ambassador [...]	2005-08-30 15:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION1091	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS TRAVELING [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for (1) Treasury Resident Financial Enforcement Advisor in Peru James Parrot (Security clearance: secret),Intermittent Financial Enforcement Advisors: (2) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),(3) Manuel Godinez (Security clearance: secret),an [...]	2005-08-30 16:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1093	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0016 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Div.Licitaciones, Dpto.Contrataciones 6C. COPACO--Cia.Paraguaya de Comunicaciones Calle Alberdi 619, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21) 497212 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 09 [...]	2005-08-30 21:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1094	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0017 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100405 09 [...]	2005-08-30 21:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1095	PARAGUAY: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN ON PRC WHA [...] (S) The Taiwanese Ambassador to Paraguay took up his assignment this year. The Ambassador has infrequent social contact with him but believes the Taiwanese Ambassador would be amenable to contact on PRC activities. The Polcouns has relatively frequent social and professional contact with th [...]	2005-08-31 15:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	EAGR ECON EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD ETTC PHUM PREL CH PA
05ASUNCION1098	RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-9690 [...] Please charge USD 41.81 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526123 ; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post A/B&F Officer, Thomas Daley, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]	2005-08-31 18:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1099	RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-9702 [...] Please charge USD 229.74 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526124; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post A/B&F Officer, Thomas Daley, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]	2005-08-31 18:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1107	PARAGUAY: CANDIDATE FOR ECOSOC VACANCY, ASKS FOR U.S. SUPPORTS [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-01 21:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL CU PA UNGA PHUM
05ASUNCION1108	PARAGUAY: ADDRESSING ANTI-U.S. RHETORIC [...] (C) Summary: Sept. 1 DCM told Patria Querida Party Vice President Daniel Codas that the USG objected to disrespectful and inaccurate statements about U.S. policy by its legislators. Codas denied that PQ had changed its basically pro-U.S. stance but agreed that some legislators had crossed t [...]	2005-09-02 11:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MARR PINR IZ PA
05ASUNCION1109	PARAGUAY ON ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF AVIAN [...] (U) On 9/1, the Ambassador emphasized reftel talking points in a meeting with Acting Foreign Minister Emilio Gimenez. 2. (SBU) Gimenez advised that the GOP already has established an avian influenza task force to deal with suspected cases of exposure to the disease. (Note: The GOP has not [...]	2005-09-02 14:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI PA KSTH WHO
05ASUNCION1110	PARAGUAY: OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR [...] (U) On 9/1, Post received the following offers of assistance for hurricane relief efforts from both Paraguayan government officials and the private sector: -- Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the President of the Voluntary Firemen's Association in Paraguay and the Foreign Ministry's Director o [...]	2005-09-02 14:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC AMGT US PA MATT
05ASUNCION1111	PARAGUAY ON PRESENTATION OF DRAFT IRAQI [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-02 14:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION1116	MORE FROM PARAGUAY ON ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF [...] (SBU) On 9/2, the MFA advised PolOff that the GOP has designated the Ministry of Health's Director of Epidemiology, Wilma Baswaldo, tel: 595-21-203-998, as the GOP's senior-level point of contact with respect to avian influenza. Dr. Carmen Portillo, also of the Ministry of Health, leads the a [...]	2005-09-02 15:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO ECON PREL SOCI PA KSTH WHO
05ASUNCION1117	PARAGUAY WILL NOT SEEK SHOOTDOWN LEGISLATION [...] (C) On 8/30 and 8/31, the Ambassador drew on reftel talking points to convey to Minister of Defense Roberto Gonzalez and Acting Foreign Minister Emilio Gimenez, respectively, the U.S.'s concerns about recent GOP expressions of interest in seeking legislation that would authorize the Paraguayan [...]	2005-09-02 16:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR KJUS MARR MASS PREL SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1118	PARAGUAY: SENATE DECLARATION OF SOLIDARITY FOR [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-02 16:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL AEMR US PA
05ASUNCION1119	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS AND DEBERNARDI [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent months, Paraguayan authorities filed formal charges against 14 of 28 suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Cecilia Cubas and located the house where kidnappers held Maria Edith Bordon de Debernardi for 64 days in 2001. Members of the left-wing Patria Libre Party (P [...]	2005-09-02 16:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PINR SNAR KCRM PA CO BR
05ASUNCION1120	PARAGUAY: ENTRY OF CUBANS CONCERNS GOP [...] (U) News articles in recent weeks alleged an alarming number of Cuban nationals are entering Paraguay. Confidential sources have confirmed the legal entry of SIPDIS significant numbers of Cubans into Paraguay since May 2005. Carlos Liseras, Director of Immigration, discussed this issue with [...]	2005-09-02 17:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1121	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 28 [...] (U) Summary -- Smells Like Drugs -- Thousands Receive Medical Care -- Paraguay Interested in FTA - Someday ----------------- Smells Like Drugs ----------------- 2. (U) On August 26, the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Canine Unit detected and seized 7.3 kilogra [...]	2005-09-02 18:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1122	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NEIL SHOUBA - PC/SSO [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Neil Shouba for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 5 to September 10, 2005 for the purpose of revising the Peace Corps Safety and Security Manual and to perform some Volunteer visits in the field. The contact officer for the visit i [...]	2005-09-04 03:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	NOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1123	PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF -- RESCUE TEAMS [...] Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the Foreign Ministry's Director of Bilateral Affairs, is the the brother of Rafael Valdez, the President of Paraguay's Voluntary Firemen's Association. Valdez has offered to send 20-25 firemen who speak English and are experts in rescue, flooding, and recovery of [...]	2005-09-05 18:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1124	CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM [...] Based on previous contact between DEA SA Tim Schoonmaker in Santa Cruz and REA Joe Parker in Asuncion, Embassy Asuncion wishes to inform you that this post will hold a basic training course for Paraguayan criminal investigators from September 12 through October 7, 2005. The course will cover [...]	2005-09-06 12:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC PINS PA TRV
05ASUNCION1127	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE KARI [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),and Assistant Andrea Yankelevich (FSN employee) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay during the period of September 7-10, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with representative [...]	2005-09-06 20:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1129	PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF-- CHEMICAL PRODUCTS [...] Post received the following additional information on the offer of chemical products to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts: Esteban Morabito, President of M.A.A.H.S.A, a chemical production company, has offered to send a large quantity of chemical products for pest control to assist wit [...]	2005-09-06 21:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL US PA AMER
05ASUNCION1131	PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFERS FOR [...] On 9/6 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Luis Pettengill and Jose D. Bogarin, of the company Frigorifico Guarani, S.A.--a meat processing company that is the exclusive provid [...]	2005-09-06 21:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1136	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-08 18:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION1137	PARAGUAY: BRINGING UN CTC PRESSURE TO BEAR UPON [...] (U) Action Request. See para. 2 and 8. 2. (C) Summary. GOP adoption of key anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism (CT) legislation represents a high USG priority given concerns about money laundering and counter terror financing in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Money launderin [...]	2005-09-09 12:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1139	TFUS01: PARAGUAY OFFERS ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR [...] On 9/8, Post received two additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Marie Lopez Espinola, director of local artisans guild, has offered to organize a blood drive in coordination with the Paraguayan Ministry of H [...]	2005-09-09 15:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1144	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) Summary -- Duarte to Veto Public Bank Law -- Deputies Block Investigation of Amambay Governor -- Esso Scores Judicial Victory -- Duarte-Frutos a Candidate for ANR Presidency -- Castiglioni Meets Senate about US-GOP Relations ------------------------------ [...]	2005-09-12 20:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1145	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR OSCAR RIVERA [...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Oscar E. Rivera, INL Assistant, Diplomatic Passport No. 900342540 (Security Clearance: Secret) for travel to Buenos Aires and Mar de Plata from September 15, 2005 to September 25, 2005 for the p [...]	2005-09-12 20:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1146	FY06 CALL FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ENGLISH TEACHING [...] Post would like to order 400 subscriptions at USD 3.00 per subscription. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate. 3. Pl [...]	2005-09-12 20:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ABUD AFIN AMGT KPAO OEXC SCUL
05ASUNCION1147	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Graciano Velez (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS September 19-24, 2005, for the purpose of providing technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks in the area of i [...]	2005-09-12 20:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1148	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY'S GOVERNMENT DEBT [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ellyn Greenwald, Government Debt Issuance and Management (GDIM) Advisor, Department of Treasury (Security clearance: pending secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period on or SIPDIS around September 18-September 24, 2005 for the purpose of [...]	2005-09-12 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1149	PARAGUAY: POST PLAN FOR UNSCR 1617 [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Post agrees with Department's view on the importance of the passage of UNSCR 1617 and has developed an action plan as suggested in refel. Our public diplomacy strategy plans to incorporate all relevant points into our [...]	2005-09-12 20:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KPAO OIIP PA
05ASUNCION1150	PARAGUAY: BRIEFING PARAGUAY'S NEW AG ON U.S. [...] SUMMARY: ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, THE DCM, USAID/PARAGUAY DIRECTOR AND USAID DEMOCRACY OFFICER MET WITH THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL, DR. RUBEN CANDIA AMARILLA, TO DISCUSS USG PRIORITIES ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER TERRORISM LEGISLATION AND PENAL CODE REFORM AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BEING PROV [...]	2005-09-12 21:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PGOV PREL KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1151	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR AUGUST 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-12 21:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION1154	PARAGUAY'S VICE PRESIDENT VISITS SENATE TO EXPLAIN [...] (SBU) Summary: On 9/7, at the "invitation" of Senate President Carlos Filizzola (PPS),Vice President Luis Castiglioni explained to Senate leaders in closed session the reasons for the recent SECDEF visit to Paraguay. Castiglioni reiterated that there was no secret agenda behind the visit, su [...]	2005-09-13 11:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINR MARR KCRM BR AR VE CU
05ASUNCION1162	PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO MISINFORMATION ON [...] This is an action request. See Para 6. 2. The media and government officials in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay continue to make statements about U.S.-Paraguayan military cooperation that have absolutely no basis in fact. These media reports and officials claim, inter al [...]	2005-09-14 12:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC PGOV MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION1164	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0020 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101705 09 [...]	2005-09-14 15:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1165	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0019 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Area de Contrataciones, UCP 6C. MEC--Ministerio de Educacion y Culto Calle Gral. Diaz 521, Edif. Faro, P.4 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21) 448214 7. Refer To: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: [...]	2005-09-14 15:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1166	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0018 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100505 09 [...]	2005-09-14 15:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1167	(C) AMBASSADOR URGES STRONGER ACTION ON CUSTOMS BY [...] (C) In a meeting requested by the Ambassador, Minister Bergen supported the Ambassador,s requests that a new investigative unit to be created in Customs fall directly under the supervision of the Customs Director, and that members of that unit and two others in the Ministry of Finance be subj [...]	2005-09-14 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD KMCA KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1169	TFUS01: PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFER FOR [...] On 9/12 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane relief efforts: -- Anibal Valiente, president of the Association of Local Employees at Post, announced that his organization would like to assist with donations to the victims of the hurricane. Mr. Valiente not [...]	2005-09-15 18:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1170	NEW IIP PUBLICATION OFFERING: HOW THE U.S. IS [...] Post would like to order 150 copies in Spanish of subject publication at USD .65 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estim [...]	2005-09-15 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1173	PARAGUAY: NO GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD FOR LINO [...] (C) Summary: In late August, rumors circulated that imprisoned former general Lino Oviedo's Union of Ethical Citizens (UNACE) party was attempting to negotiate his early release from prison as part of a political deal. Although the presidents of UNACE and the ruling Colorado (ANR) party denie [...]	2005-09-16 15:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KJUS PINR PA
05ASUNCION1174	PARAGUAY SUMMIT: OPPOSITION ABSENT, BUT GOOD WORDS [...] (U) Summary. On 9/13 President Duarte convened a meeting with senior officials from the executive, legislative and judicial branches to discuss issues that included foreign relations, internal security, corruption, the 2006 budget, and Mercosur. Duarte, Senate President Carlos Filizzola, Cou [...]	2005-09-16 15:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1177	CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT DUARTE [...] (C) Summary: On September 14, I called on President Nicanor Duarte Frutos (NDF) to urge his involvement in seeking enactment of an anti-money laundering bill, and he concurred. We also talked about a September 16-18 workshop to help the GOP develop national security strategies and a State-fu [...]	2005-09-19 16:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER ETRD US PY
05ASUNCION1178	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REAC ROSEMARIE ARENS TO [...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Rosemarie Arens, Regional Educational Advising Coordinator for South America, travel to Asuncion during the period of 9/25/05 to 9/28/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]	2005-09-19 16:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC KPAO SCUL PE
05ASUNCION1180	COUNTRY CLEARANCE RESPONSE FOR AMBASSADOR ELLEN [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 28 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, and Perlita Muirui during the period of 25 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference. The contact office [...]	2005-09-19 17:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC KWMN SOCI PA
05ASUNCION1181	PARAGUAY'S RURAL UNREST: A RELATIVE CALM [...] (SBU) President Duarte's about-face and clear message that he would not tolerate road closures or land invasions served the useful purpose of dampening the rural unrest that captured continuous media attention and occasionally disrupted transportation and agricultural operations last year (ref [...]	2005-09-20 11:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAGR ELAB KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1186	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) Summary -- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities -- Paraguay Rejects Brazilian FM Statement ------------------------------------------- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities ------------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 9/12, the United Nations Represe [...]	2005-09-20 19:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1188	NEW EDITION OF IIP'S "OUTLINE OF U.S. HISTORY" [...] Post would like to order 200 copies in Spanish of subject publication at USD 2.30 ea. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Bruce P. Kleiner; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost esti [...]	2005-09-20 20:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION1190	PARAGUAYAN VP ON ATA TRAINING, CHDS WORKSHOP, [...] (C) Begin summary: Sept. 15 Ambassador informed VP Castiglioni of State ATA anti-kidnapping training at FBI academy for 24 Paraguayans Dec. 5-16 (ref B.) They also discussed: CHDS security workshop; money laundering and penal procedure reform; and backsliding on airline price deregulation, t [...]	2005-09-21 12:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS PTER ECON CVIS PINR PA KJUS
05ASUNCION1191	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FINCEN REPRESENTATIVE [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Representative of the Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN),Regional Specialist Jennifer Showell (Security clearance: Top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 25-October 1, 2005, for the pu [...]	2005-09-21 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN PREL PTER SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1192	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0028 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 09 [...]	2005-09-21 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1193	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0027 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin. Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 0 [...]	2005-09-21 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1194	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0026 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 102005 09:00 AM 9. [...]	2005-09-21 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1195	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0025 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 101905 09 [...]	2005-09-21 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1196	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0024 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101805 09 [...]	2005-09-21 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1197	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0023 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]	2005-09-21 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1198	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0022 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]	2005-09-21 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1199	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0021 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]	2005-09-21 19:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION1201	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CARLOS J. TORRES - [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Carlos J. Torres for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 16 to October 21, 2005 for the purpose of collecting data for program study of Peace Corps Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, Peace Corps Country Di [...]	2005-09-22 11:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC
05ASUNCION1202	PARAGUAY: LIBERAL PARTY LEADER DISCUSSES ELECTORAL [...] (U) Summary. In a 9/19 meeting with the Ambassador, Sen. Armando Espinola, the Senate leader for the Liberal Party, Paraguay,s leading opposition party, discussed plans for dealing with party dissidents in Congress and seeking an alliance with other political parties. He bemoaned the rulin [...]	2005-09-22 12:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION1204	PARAGUAY: IPR-UNIT NABS CUSTOMS OFFICIAL [...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On 9/15, during a Treasury Department training course, Col. Felix Cruz, the director of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce's (MIC) INL-funded Specialized Technical Unit (UTE) coordinated with pro [...]	2005-09-22 15:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KCRM KIPR PA PGOV PREL
05ASUNCION1212	RETRANSMISSION: PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO [...] Post is retransmitting the substantive text of reftel in light of continued interest and inquiries from other posts and offices. Paragraphs 2 though 4, below, provide background. Paragraph 5, below, contains talking points. Other posts and offices may draw from the talking points in respondi [...]	2005-09-26 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV MARR MASS OPRC PA
05ASUNCION1213	PARAGUAY'S 2006 BUDGET PROPOSAL, PUBLIC BANK LAW [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Paraguay's 2006 budget proposal, recently submitted to Congress, projects a fiscal deficit of 0.66% of GDP, with 2006 real GDP growth of 3.5 percent (vice 3.25 percent for 2005 [...]	2005-09-26 12:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1214	PARAGUAY'S 2006 BUDGET PROPOSAL, PUBLIC BANK LAW [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Paraguay's 2006 budget proposal, recently submitted to Congress, projects a fiscal deficit of 0.66% of GDP, with 2006 real GDP growth of 3.5 percent (vice 3.25 percent for 2005 [...]	2005-09-26 12:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1215	MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS BUDGET EXECUTION [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Finance Minister Bergen has asked the Ambassador for USG assistance with a major overhaul of the Ministry's financial management function, as part of a general restructuring of [...]	2005-09-26 13:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PA

05ASUNCION1216	MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS BUDGET EXECUTION [...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Finance Minister Bergen has asked the Ambassador for USG assistance with a major overhaul of the Ministry's financial management function, as part of a general restructuring of [...]	2005-09-26 13:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1217	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MARCHAM - HHS [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for PATRICK MARCHAM, International Health Officer / Office for Global Health Affairs/USHHS/LTS Corporation, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 25 September 2005 to 30 September 2005 for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference [...]	2005-09-26 15:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1218	PARAGUAY: THE DUARTE ADMINISTRATION AT TWO YEARS [...] (U) President Nicanor Duarte Frutos remains the dominant figure on the political scene. Earlier this month, he announced his candidacy for his Party's presidency; he and his supporters continue to explore prospects for amending the Constitution so as to allow him to run for reelection in 200 [...]	2005-09-26 15:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PINR PA PTER KCRM PAC
05ASUNCION1219	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) Summary: -- Colorado Deputy Receives Light Sentence -- Dissident Liberals Return to the Fold -- Congress Approves Controversial Expropriation -- Youth March to Protest U.S. Military Presence -- MEDRETE Sends Message of Hope --------------------------------------- Colorado Deputy R [...]	2005-09-26 21:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON MASS MARR KDEM KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1222	PARAGUAY AND VENEZUELA: MORE ON CHAVEZ ACTIVITIES [...] (U) The following information responds to Department's action request in ref H and supplements information previously reported in ref I. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY: Post has no new information regarding campesino trips to Venezuela funded by the GOV for ""special indoctrination training."" The website ww [...]	2005-09-27 18:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER PINR MARR ETRD PA VE
05ASUNCION1223	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS SUA NONPROLIFERATION AMENDMENTS [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-27 21:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PA
05ASUNCION1224	(SBU) PARAGUAY: REFERENCES TO SOFA AGAINST U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) We enjoy excellent military-to-military relations with Paraguay, and for many years Paraguay has provided an open and permissive environment for exercises and other military initiatives. The U.S. has an important policy interest in p [...]	2005-09-27 21:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1228	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-28 18:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION1229	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. CAROLYN MERMON, REGIONAL [...] Country clearance is granted for Ms. Carolyn Mermon, Regional Medical Technologist from Mexico City, for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 5 to October 8, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post and to visit local laboratories and blood banks, per reftel. The contact [...]	2005-09-28 18:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMED
05ASUNCION1234	LES CY 2006 Compensation Questionnaire [...] Responses are keyed to reftel: --------------------------------------------- ------ Questionnaire: --------------------------------------------- ------ Â [...]	2005-09-30 11:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AFSN AMGT KICA PA
05ASUNCION1236	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: 05-965932 AND 05-967860 [...] On September 21, Econoff and ARSO visited the premises of Vill Distribudores to complete a pre-license check per action request in Ref A. Prior to the visit, Econoff spoke via telephone with the current proprietor of the business, Mr. Carlos Villasanti. Villasanti is the son-in-law of former [...]	2005-10-03 18:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP PGOV PA
05ASUNCION1239	TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CRISTINA ESCRIBA TO ATTEND [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-03 20:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO APER AFSN AFSI
05ASUNCION1242	PARAGUAY'S PLAN TO FORMALIZE CDE [...] The GOP has announced a new tax plan designed to help formalize the economy of Ciudad del Este, situated on the border with Brazil. The system will be voluntary and is expected to take effect in November. Participants will receive benefits such as lower tariffs and lower up-front tax paymen [...]	2005-10-04 14:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD KIPR KCRM KMCA KTFN PREL PA
05ASUNCION1244	PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE (UNFC) [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-04 18:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL CDG UNGA
05ASUNCION1245	PARAGUAY: THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS DECLARATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-04 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PGOV KSUM
05ASUNCION1246	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPT. 25 - [...] (U) Summary -- Export Agency Head To Visit Iran -- Death Of Customs Official Leaves Questions -- LOA for INL Funds Signed -- SENAD Agents Arrest Narco-Trafficker in Asuncion -- Paraguay 5th Worst in Global Competitiveness Report -- Asuncion Hosts First Ladi [...]	2005-10-04 19:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1248	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENTIAL REELECTION HURDLES HIGH BUT [...] (U) SUMMARY: For several months, there has been speculation that supporters of President Duarte would seek modifications to the Constitution that would allow Duarte to run for reelection. Amending the Constitution would require that Article 229 of the Constitution be changed. The process for [...]	2005-10-05 14:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1249	PARAGUAYAN LEADERS GATHER TO DEVELOP SECURITY PLAN [...] Summary. On 9/16-9/18, senior Paraguayan officials gathered for a workshop sponsored by the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS) to discuss developing a national security plan. This workshop grew out of a visit by Vice President Castiglioni to the U.S. in May with leading U.S. offi [...]	2005-10-05 17:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1256	CORRECTED TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CRISTINA ESCRIBA [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-06 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO APER AFSN AFSI
05ASUNCION1258	PARAGUAY: PARAGUAY COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRAINING [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for -ELIZABETH D'AURIA -AMY YOUNG during the period of OCT/6/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -MARK ALMON -THOMAS MILLER -MARK MALDONADO during the period of OCT/8/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -DEBORAH A. MCCARTHY -CAROLIN [...]	2005-10-06 20:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1259	PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that will be attending DOD sponsored training. All training activities are scheduled to begin on M [...]	2005-10-06 21:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1260	PARAGUAY: BRAZIL SEEKING GREATER COOPERATION ON [...] (C) Summary. On 10/5, Emboffs met with Brazilian Embassy Poloffs to discuss views on GOP reform efforts, particularly as they relate to efforts to combat contraband, money laundering, and other illicit activities in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Brazilian PolCouns conveyed an interest in deepe [...]	2005-10-06 21:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM PA BR
05ASUNCION1261	PARAGUAY: TRIAL SET FOR SUSPECTED TERRORIST [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguayan courts will summon indicted Lebanese businessman, Kassem Hijazi, who is charged with tax evasion, criminal association, and violating accounting regulations, to a preliminary oral hearing on October 25. Because back taxes, interest, and fines could surpass USD 7 mill [...]	2005-10-06 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER PGOV KCRM KTFN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION1263	PARAGUAY: DOJ/OPDAT COUNTRY CLEARANCE Cable FOR [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for OPDAT Program ANALYST CHRISTIAAN DE LUIGI (Clearance level Secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS OCT/7/05 to OCT/13/05 for the purpose of PARTICIPATING IN A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNITS AND THEIR ROLE [...]	2005-10-07 11:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1265	PARAGUAY: ICJ ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-07 12:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION1266	PARAGUAY: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-07 13:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KTFN KVPR EFIN ETTC PREL PA
05ASUNCION1267	PARAGUAY IPR UPDATE: PATENT LAW MODIFICATIONS RAISE [...] Summary. This cable provides a tour de horizon of a number of Intellectual Property issues in Paraguay. Modifications to Paraguay's patent law enacted in July could violate TRIPS, particularly relating to preliminary injunctions. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will seek USG guidance [...]	2005-10-07 14:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION1270	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JTIC USDEL AND ASSOCIATED [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for members of the U.S. Delegation to the U.S.-Paraguay JCTI: (1) Mary Teresa Sullivan, USTR, delegation head, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 11-13, 2005; (2) David Nolan, State/WHA/BSC (Security cl [...]	2005-10-11 11:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1272	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 01 - [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-11 16:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON SNAR KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1279	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON MILITARY [...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that are attending DOD sponsored training. This list supplements the list transmitted in ref. B. [...]	2005-10-12 15:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1281	PARAGUAY'S 2005 THIRD QUARTER INL REPORT [...] (U) Summary: - QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES - PROGRAM DISCUSSION - QUARTRLY SENAD STATISTIC QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES - COUNTERNARCOTICS 2. (U) On August 13, it was reported that retired police officer Zunilda Roig, her brother Jaime Ruben Roig Baez and 12 other individuals were imprisoned after [...]	2005-10-12 15:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1290	PARAGUAY: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL RUBEN CANDIA [...] (U) Biographic information of the new Attorney General Ruben Candia Amarilla. 2. (U) Ruben Candia Amarilla replaced former Attorney General Oscar Latorre (2000-2005) after his five-year term expired at the end of August 2005. The Paraguayan Senate approved Candia,s appointment on Augus [...]	2005-10-13 20:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1294	PARAGUAY ON REQUEST FOR RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE OF [...] (U) On 10/14, PolOff delivered reftel talking points to MFA North America Desk Officer Luis Sosa. Sosa advised that he would forward the points to MFA Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga and MFA Bilateral Affairs Director Ambassador Ceferino Valdez. 2. (C) According to Sosa, there is no kn [...]	2005-10-14 15:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR PA
05ASUNCION1296	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 09 - [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-17 13:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR
05ASUNCION1300	PARAGUAY DEMOCRACY BUILDING: SUCCESS STORIES AND [...] In support of the Secretary's emphasis on transformational diplomacy and the request of FSI's Leadership and Management School, the following is a short list of success stories and best practices, submitted AMEmbassy Asuncion. ----------------- Municipal Finance ----------------- 2. USA [...]	2005-10-17 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AFSI KDEM PA EAID
05ASUNCION1312	FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY: [...] (SBU) Director Mueller, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. law enforcement interests and security cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a sensitive time, following a recent SECDEF visit that generated considerable press and political activity calling [...]	2005-10-19 19:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1313	PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-19 20:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1314	PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - OPPOSING ANTI-ISRAEL [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-19 20:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1315	PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQI REFERENDUM [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-19 21:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM KPAO PREL PGOV IZ
05ASUNCION1321	UNESCO AND PARAGUAY: US APPEAL UNSUCESSFUL ON [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-20 21:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD PREL PHUM SCUL UNESCO
05ASUNCION1322	PARAGUAY SEEKING INTERNAL CONSENSUS ON US WTO AG [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-21 11:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD PA WTRO
05ASUNCION1324	AMBASSADOR SHOWCASES ASUNCIONS BIODIVERSITY, [...] On Oct. 6, Ambassador hosted members of local conservation organization Guyra Paraguay, along with environmentalists, businesspeople and media representatives to observe the wealth of flora and fauna contained within the 10-acre Embassy compound. The event featured the debut of two fold-out g [...]	2005-10-21 14:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1326	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 - [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-24 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1328	PARAGUAY HOSTS LATIN AMERICAN FIRST LADIES [...] (U) SUMMARY: From September 28-30, Paraguay hosted the 13th Conference of First Ladies, Spouses, and Representatives of Heads of State and Government of the Americas. The substantive theme of the 13th Conference was "Women and Family." First Ladies from 11 countries attended, including Co [...]	2005-10-24 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION1329	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS KIDNAPPING CASE [...] (U) Summary: On October 13, a Paraguayan judge indicted 15 suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Cecilia Cubas. Several of the defendants have ties to the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or "PPL"). The judge stayed the proceedings with respect to three individuals who [...]	2005-10-24 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER PINR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1330	PARAGUAY: TIP TIER 2 ACTION PLAN [...] (U) On 10/18, POLOFF delivered reftel points on the Paraguay TIP Tier 2 Action Plan to Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Peralta indicated that he would review and discuss the issue with his colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Aff [...]	2005-10-24 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG PREL PA
05ASUNCION1331	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 - [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-24 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1332	PARAGUAY: TIP TIER 2 ACTION PLAN [...] (U) On 10/18, POLOFF delivered reftel points on the Paraguay TIP Tier 2 Action Plan to Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Peralta indicated that he would review and discuss the issue with his colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Aff [...]	2005-10-24 12:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG PREL PA
05ASUNCION1333	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]	2005-10-24 12:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1334	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]	2005-10-24 12:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1339	VLA CERTIFICATION - ASUNCION [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-25 19:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CVIS CMGT PY
05ASUNCION1342	PARAGUAY: CDS CLAIMS `SIGNIFICANT' QUANTITIES OF [...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) After a lull of nearly thirty years in hydrocarbon exploration, a Paraguayan company, CDS Energy, is undertaking an exploration and drilling project in the country's Chaco region [...]	2005-10-26 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG ECON PA
05ASUNCION1343	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),and Agricultural Specialist Francisco Pirovano SIPDIS (LES),for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 7-9, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with GOP animal he [...]	2005-10-26 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR PA
05ASUNCION1344	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JOHN MOSESSO, ROGER SYRE AND [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for USGS Biologist John Mosesso (Security clearance: none),Geographer Roger Sayre (Security clearance: none),and Technical Information Specialist Andrea Grosse, (Security clearance: none) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from November 10-2 [...]	2005-10-26 19:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	TPHY OTRA KSCA PA
05ASUNCION1345	PARAGUAY: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SECRETARIAT [...] SUMMARY: On October 11, Paraguay,s Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat (SEPRELAD) presented its rules and procedures for SIPDIS banks and other monetary institutions subject to reporting requirements under the Superintendent of Banks. SEPRELAD,s statutory powers provided by the current anti- [...]	2005-10-26 21:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCRM KTFN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION1351	PARAGUAY: POLOFFS KEY TO ADVANCING MPP OBJECIVES [...] This is an Action Request. See para. 6 2. Summary. Post's Political Section is currently staffed by an 02 Polcouns and three 04 Poloffs. The poloff slots have proven critical to advancing post's MPP Goals in the areas of Democracy, Counter Terrorism, and Combating Transnational Crime. [...]	2005-10-31 14:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	HR PA
05ASUNCION1353	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON IRANIAN PRESIDENT'S [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-31 18:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM IR PA PTEL
05ASUNCION1355	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 23 - [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-01 11:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1356	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREGORY M. ADAMS [...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Gregory M. Adams, WHA/PDA Deputy Director, travel to Asuncion to view PAS operations during the period of 11/07/05 to 11/10/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext. 2 [...]	2005-11-01 12:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA AR PA
05ASUNCION1357	PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-01 16:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA UNGA UNSC
05ASUNCION1359	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS ALAN BEBER [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Alan Beber (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 31 to November 19, 2005, and (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 12 to [...]	2005-11-02 11:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1378	PARAGUAY: SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE [...] (SBU) Modesto Guggiari was elected in the 2003 general elections as a Senator representing the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA). In June 2005, Guggiari broke ranks with Liberal Party leadership in forming a coalition with the governing Colorado Party that resulted in his gaining electi [...]	2005-11-07 20:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1379	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL BANK MONICA [...] (SBU) President Duarte nominated Monica Perez as the President of the Central Bank in April 2005, receiving much attention for his choice of a "technocrat" rather than a political ally. The Senate confirmed her nomination in June 2005. 2. (SBU) Perez has a tough, no nonsense style and [...]	2005-11-07 20:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1380	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES [...] (SBU) Victor Bogado was elected as a National Deputy as a member of the Colorado Party (ANR) during the 2003 general elections. He represents the Central Department, which surrounds Asuncion. In June 2005, his peers elected him President of the House of Deputies as the Colorado Party's offi [...]	2005-11-07 20:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1381	PARAGUAY: FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE [...] (SBU) Senator Velazquez, a key founder of the National Union for Ethical Citizens Party (UNACE),was elected as a Senator representing UNACE in the 2003 general elections. However, in 2005, Velazquez renounced his affiliation with UNACE and returned to the Colorado Party. Velazquez served a [...]	2005-11-07 20:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1383	PARAGUAY: VICE PRESIDENT ASKS CHARGE TO DELAY [...] (SBU) Vice President Castiglioni (Acting President and our strongest supporter within the GOP) asked Charge directly 11/2 to delay visit by General Craddock until after the Colorado internal elections February 19, 2006. 2. (SBU) Castiglioni said the current atmosphere in Paraguay and the re [...]	2005-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1384	PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SUPPORTERS TAKE OVER ASUNCION [...] (U) Summary: On 10/31, hundreds of supporters of imprisoned former general Lino Oviedo took up residence in a plaza in front of the Supreme Court building, in a well organized demonstration in support of Oviedo's petition for release from prison. The demonstration has been peaceful so far, bu [...]	2005-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1385	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 - [...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]	2005-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1386	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 - [...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]	2005-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1390	PARAGUAY: CABRAL, CORRUPTION, AND U.S. POLICY [...] (C) On 10/26, post learned of a new attempt to promote corrupt police official Aristides Cabral with a Senate vote on 10/27, the day of Ambassador Keane's departure from Paraguay. The Embassy moved quickly with the Vice-President and other senior GOP officials as well as key Senators to sto [...]	2005-11-08 19:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM SNAR PINR PA
05ASUNCION1399	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE AND [...] On 11/8, A/DCM discussed reftel (A) points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations Julio Peralta stressing the importance we attached to support of the resolution on Iran. Peralta consulted with Paraguay's Mission to the UN in New York and later advised of Paraguay's intention [...]	2005-11-10 22:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1400	PARAGUAY: SURVEY RESULTS SEND MIXED MESSAGE ON [...] SUMMARY: The results of three recent polls send a mixed message on corruption in Paraguay. In mid-October, Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index showed Paraguay improved but still placed 144 out of the 159 countries surveyed. Separately, in late September 2005, a survey b [...]	2005-11-11 11:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCOR ECON PINR PA
05ASUNCION1413	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV.06 - [...] (U) Summary: -- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -- Russia Plans to Open an Embassy in Paraguay -- 35 Percent of Street Children are Victims of Sexual Exploitation -------------------------- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -------------------------- 2. (U) On 11/08, SENAD agents dismantled a drug [...]	2005-11-15 17:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PHUM SOCI KOCI SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1416	CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IN PARAGUAY [...] This is an action request. See paragraph 11. 2. SUMMARY: Abuse and neglect of Paraguayan children is a constant problem in the country. The number of complaints of mistreated children has increased in recent years with the sexual abuse and exploitation of children cited as the main problems [...]	2005-11-16 14:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KOCI PA
05ASUNCION1425	PARAGUAY: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW UPDATE [...] (U) Action Request. See para. 8. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) On 10/27, the Senate Finance Commission finally took one step to move anti-money laundering (AML) legislation languishing since 2004. A Senate comment period could end in March followed by possible movement toward pas [...]	2005-11-17 23:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1431	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 13 - [...] (U) SUMMARY -- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight -- Bishops Say Government Is Corrupt -- Vote on Ambassador to Cuba Postponed, Again -- Venezuelan Official Comes Unhinged --------------------------------------------- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight --------------- [...]	2005-11-21 19:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA VE
05ASUNCION1435	PARAGUAY AND COLOMBIA DISCUSS COUNTER-DRUG ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: An official Colombian counter-drug (CD) delegation traveled to Asuncion November 2-4 to hold bilateral CD discussions with the GOP. As a result of those discussions, the GOP and GOC established a bilateral, interagency CD commission and three working groups. Upon their arrival, [...]	2005-11-22 13:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR PA CO
05ASUNCION1440	PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS MISSION IN [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-22 21:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PTER CO PA OAS
05ASUNCION1441	PARAGUAY: MDA DEMARCHE ON ADDITIONAL GENEVA [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-22 21:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION1449	PARAGUAY ON CABRAL INSTRUCTIONS [...] (SBU) On 11/25, Charge delivered ref message to Acting FM Gimenez in FM Rachid's absence. Charge noted that he previously delivered the message to VP Castiglioni and Presidential Advisor Walde and spoke to FM Rachid by phone, and that the Department had delivered the message to Ambassador Spa [...]	2005-11-28 11:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PA CU VE
05ASUNCION1457	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 20 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Just Can't Sniff Enough -- Impeachment Talk -- TIP Conviction Upheld -- Truth, Justice and the Stroessner Era ----------------------- Just Can't Sniff Enough ----------------------- 2. (U) On 11/20, Agents from the National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD),with the a [...]	2005-11-28 21:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1460	PARAGUAY ON ISRAEL AT UNGA: WILL VOTE "YES" ON [...] Following up on Charge's 11/25 discussion with Vice FM Ginenez (ref A),PolOff met with MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta on 11/29 to clarify Paraguay's voting posture on ref B resolutions. Peralta confirmed that Paraguay would vote "yes" on the resolutions, consistent wi [...]	2005-11-29 18:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL IS PA UNGA
05ASUNCION1466	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-11-30 18:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL ODIP PGOV APER KPAO SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1468	PARAGUAY: MONITORS FOR BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS [...] (U) On 11/30, PolOff discussed reftel points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations, Julio Peralta. Mr. Peralta indicated that in the past Paraguayan NGO's and the GOP, mainly through the Elections Tribunal (TSJE),have monitored elections in the region. Peralta also indicated [...]	2005-11-30 21:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL BO PA
05ASUNCION148	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY [...] (U) SUMMARY: ---------------- -- Political Angel to Cubas Kidnapping Arrests -- Resignation Drama at Immigration -- Taiwan Seeking to Further Trade and Business Ties -- Court Rules in Favor of Continuing Extradition of Drug Trafficker ----------------------------------------- Political An [...]	2005-01-28 13:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1480	PARAGUAY'S INTERIOR: RELATIVE CALM AMID [...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff traveled to the conflictive Departments of Caaguazu and San Pedro 11/21 - 11/22. The Governor of Caaguazu told PolOff that his top priority was to address insecurity -- or at least public perceptions of insecurity -- by establishing a regional police academy and a mounte [...]	2005-12-05 20:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR EAGR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1482	PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-05 21:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL MNUC UNGA
05ASUNCION1489	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-06 19:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION149	PARAGUAY: MONEY LAUNDERING IN CASINOS (C-TN4-01119) [...] (U) SUMMARY: Paraguay is a principal money laundering center. Although no figures are known, Paraguayan Government officials suspect criminals, drug traffickers, and terrorist financiers use a range of illicit and licit activities to launder funds. While laws regarding casinos and a regulat [...]	2005-01-28 14:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR EFIN KCRM KTFN PA SOCI
05ASUNCION1498	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DEC. 4 - 10 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- President Signs Tourism Law -- Duarte to Run for Party President; Impeachment Proposal Submitted -- Oviedistas Hold Coordinated Protests --------------------------- President Signs Tourism Law --------------------------- 2. (U) On 12/5, President Duarte signed a new Tou [...]	2005-12-09 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION150	PARAGUAY,S MINISTER OF INDUSTRY ON REFORMS AND [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador raised concerns over threats to reforms and placement of corrupt officials to Minister of Industry Ernst Bergen. Bergen shared the Ambassador's concerns and added that it was vital to preserve the current economic team. Bergen said President Nicanor Duarte Frutos [...]	2005-01-28 14:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KJUS ECON KIPR PINR PA
05ASUNCION1503	PARAGUAY: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE THANK YOU AND [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-13 15:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM UNGA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1509	PARAGUAY'S INL 2006 PD&S REQUEST [...] Below is Post's PD&S submission: Object Non- Proposed Actual Class FY2005 Recurring Increases FY2006 Obligations Items Plan --------------------------------------------- ------- 1122 54,400 0 (7,300) 47,1 [...]	2005-12-14 20:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN AMGT KFSC PA
05ASUNCION1510	INL FISCAL CARRYOVER DATA [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-14 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN AMGT KFSC PA
05ASUNCION1513	PARAGUAY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] In paras 2 and 5 respectively, please find Post's submissions on the Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) and Paraguay for the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism. --------------------------------------------- ------- The Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) ----------- [...]	2005-12-15 19:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC PA
05ASUNCION1514	PARAGUAY: CONSTRUCTION OF SENAD OFFICES IN PEDRO [...] On 12/12, Charg, DEA Director, and INL Assistant attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Operations Base, funded by INL, in the SIPDIS city of Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),Department of Amambay, Paraguay. The ground breaking ceremony initiated [...]	2005-12-15 19:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1515	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY [...] Paraguay is a principal money laundering center, involving both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. The multi-billion dollar contraband re-export trade that occurs largely on the border shared with Argentina and Brazil facilitates much of the money laundering in Paraguay. Paraguay i [...]	2005-12-16 13:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN KCRM SNAR PTER EFIN PA
05ASUNCION152	PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT SUPPORTS COLOMBIA IN DISPUTE [...] (C) During a lengthy meeting on other issues 1/28 (septel) President Duarte raised with the Ambassador the Colombia-Venezuela dispute. Duarte said President Uribe called him three days ago and that he supports Colombia's position. Duarte said he understands the need for "diplomatic nicetie [...]	2005-01-28 15:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PA OAS
05ASUNCION158	PARAGUAY,S PRESIDENT ON REFORM, DRUGS, AND [...] (C) Ambassador followed up with President Nicanor Duarte Frutos (NDF) January 28 recent calls on the Ministers of Finance and Industry (septels) to push reform and emphasize U.S. priorities. Explaining drug certification in detail and praising significant success by SENAD, Ambassador stressed [...]	2005-01-31 17:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KJUS ECON KIPR PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION161	PARAGUAYAN FM TRYING TO TURN OFF VENEZUELAN STATE [...] (U) On January 28, just prior to a meeting with FM Leila Rachid on other matters, MFA Bilateral Affairs Director Ceferino Valdez advised Charge that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was going to visit Paraguay February 27-28. Valdez said that the visit was being planned in conjunction with Ch [...]	2005-01-31 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PA

05ASUNCION162	PARAGUAY'S END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-31 20:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PA KCRIM
05ASUNCION166	TERRORIST FINANCE: DARWISH DESIGNATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-01 13:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEP KVPR ETTC EFIN PTER CVIS KTFN PA
05ASUNCION173	PARAGUAY TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DEVELOPMENTS [...] (U) Summary: --------------- --IADB project moving forward --Japanese Embassy announces bilateral project --NGO Luna Nueva finishes major TIP study --More Paraguayan women rescued in Argentina and Spain --Paraguay and Spain negotiating TIP agreement --President considering decree to establis [...]	2005-02-04 12:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KWMN SMIG PGOV PREL ELAB ASEC KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION188	PARAGUAY TO END CUBAN DOCTORS PROGRAM [...] (U) On February 4, Minister of Health Julio Cesar Velasquez announced that the GOP will terminate a program that brings doctors from Cuba to live and practice in rural areas of Paraguay. According to the announcement, the current group of Cuban doctors set to finish in December will be the la [...]	2005-02-07 19:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION196	PREPARATIONS FOR THE CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION [...] On February 8, PolOff met with Julio Arriola, Director of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to deliver reftel demarche regarding the upcoming fifth session of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) in Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 16-18, 2005. 2. [...]	2005-02-08 18:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL AORC PA
05ASUNCION199	THE FARC AND PARAGUAY: ALLEGATIONS OF KIDNAPPING [...] (S) Summary: AG claims that FARC involvement in Paraguay is growing, asserting he has information from GOC sources to back his statement. AG has a history of exaggeration and his claims need to be verified, but it appears that the GOP is increasingly concerned about foreign leftist influence i [...]	2005-02-08 19:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PTER KCRM KJUS PINR SNAR CO PA
05ASUNCION200	PARAGUAY'S GROWING CONCERN ABOUT LEFTIST [...] (S) Summary: Paraguayan authorities have arrested suspects tied to the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL) in connection with the ongoing kidnapping of Cecilia Cubas. Telephone records connect the suspects to the kidnapping and ransom negotiations. The GOP claims evid [...]	2005-02-08 19:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER PINR PREL PGOV KCRM PA
05ASUNCION206	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-09 19:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION211	COLOMBIAN EMBASSY URGING GOP TO GO PUBLIC ABOUT [...] (S) Colombian PolOff Raul Sanchez advised PolOff that the GOC wants the GOP to publicize as much information as possible regarding the FARC's involvement in the Cecilia Cubas kidnapping and other crimes in Paraguay, prior to President Uribe's meeting with President Chavez next week. The Colomb [...]	2005-02-10 13:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PTER PINR KCRM SNAR CO PA
05ASUNCION212	CUBAN MEDICAL SUPPORT TO PARAGUAY AND AN OPENING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The ending of the Cuban Doctor program by the GOP, and concurrent GOP fears of increased ominous leftist influence and activities, presents an opportunity for the USG to draw President Duarte farther away from the allure of Cuba and Venezuela. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Reftel note [...]	2005-02-10 17:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR CU CO VE PA
05ASUNCION213	PUSHING ARTICLE 98 WITH PARAGUAY [...] (C) January 10 Charge reminded VFM Martinez (in absence of FM Rachid) of the high priority the US places on reaching agreement with the GOP providing Art. 98 protections. Noting that FM Rachid had withdrawn her request to meet A/S Rademaker last week in Washington, Charge asked Martinez to pa [...]	2005-02-10 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION214	PARAGUAY: EMBASSY SEEKS TO AUGMENT AND ACCELERATE [...] (C) Last week, the Paraguayan Minister of Health announced that, in December the GOP will terminate a program that brings doctors from Cuba to live and practice in rural areas of Paraguay (ref A). Embassy believes President Duarte ordered the program's termination because he has run out of pa [...]	2005-02-10 18:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR MASS PA
05ASUNCION215	PARAGUAY ON MEXICO HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE [...] (C) February 10 Charge raised ref points with VFM Martinez (FM Rachid had not yet returned to the office from travel) stressing the importance of the issue. Progress on human rights, as Paraguay knows well from its own recent history, depends on holding all governments accountable in internat [...]	2005-02-10 18:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MX PA CHR
05ASUNCION226	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY [...] (U) SUMMARY: ---------------- -- Colman Congressional Scandal Continues -- FonMin Meets Canadian leaders -- Paraguay Seeks TIP Extradition from Spain -- Chavez to Visit Paraguay? -- Hijazi Officially Charged -------------------------------------- Colman Congressional Scandal Continues -- [...]	2005-02-11 14:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM KWMN SMIG ECON PINR PA
05ASUNCION308	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY [...] (U) Summary: -------------- --President Duarte and Chilean President Lagos talk security --Supreme Court rejects Barakat appeal --Prosecutors defeat teen prostitution ring --German national arrested for role in TIP ring --Colombian nationals arrested with false Bolivian passports --Fire in n [...]	2005-03-04 14:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SMIG PHUM KCRM KWMN PINR PA
05ASUNCION355	Embassy Information Campaign Spotlights Connections [...] SUMMARY: Paraguayan law enforcement and the judiciary suffer from widespread public distrust. Moreover, few people in this remote outpost at the end of a spur line are informed about Colombia and the insidious and powerful mix of insurgency, drug trafficking, kidnapping and other crimes. P [...]	2005-03-14 20:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP PTER PGOV SNAR PREL PA
05ASUNCION357	PARAGUAY: IMPLEMENTING NEW SELECTION CRITERIA FOR [...] SUMMARY: In April, the Government of Paraguay will implement a new program of selection criteria for judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, to be managed by the Council of Magistrates. This is a significant step in assuring a more independent and impartial judiciary and public ministry, [...]	2005-03-14 20:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PA KCRM
05ASUNCION387	CHILD MARRIAGE--PARAGUAY [...] Per reftel, Law 1/92 stipulates that the minimum age to contract marriage is 16. The law permits marriage at age 14 with judicial authorization. The age is the same for both boys and girls. 2. Teresa Sanchez, legal advisor to the Minister for Children and Adolescents, told PolOff that chi [...]	2005-03-21 11:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM ECON ELAB PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN PA
05ASUNCION395	PARAGUAY'S CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE: ITS FLAWS AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Following an assessment of the ability of prosecutors and related investigators from the Attorney General's Office to develop and prosecute effective money-laundering and terrorism-financing cases under the existing Paraguayan Criminal Procedure Code (Code),EmbOffs have underta [...]	2005-03-22 12:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PTER KJUS PA
05ASUNCION399	PARAGUAY: DEMONSTRATORS AND PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY [...] On 3/21, President Duarte's security detachment clashed with demonstrators in Pedro Juan Caballero while Duarte met with Governor of Amambay Department Robert Acevedo and a group of mayors and civic leaders. According to press reports, four people were arrested and several injured in the conf [...]	2005-03-22 19:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION403	PARAGUAY-COLOMBIA AGREEMENT ON SECURITY [...] (U) Summary: During President Duarte's March 7 visit to Bogota, he and Colombian President Uribe issued a Joint Declaration committing their respective countries to assist each other in the fight against organized crime, particularly kidnapping but also arms trafficking, drug trafficking, mone [...]	2005-03-23 10:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER MOPS SNAR KCRM PA CO
05ASUNCION405	ASUNCION - SETL RESPONSE [...] (U) DEMONSTRATIONS A: (SBU) Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? Yes. Ethnic groups with foreign influences, i.e. Lebanese Hizbollah, Palestinian radical groups. That said, there has not been a history [...]	2005-03-23 12:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER ASEC
05ASUNCION411	PARAGUAY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INTRODUCE HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) On March 17, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez publicly announced the GOP's plans to introduce a Mercosur human rights protocol that would provide for the suspension of any member state that violates human rights. The GOP hopes to garner other members' support for the protocol [...]	2005-03-23 20:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PINR CU CO PA VE
05ASUNCION412	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH 19-23 [...] SUMMARY: -- Colorado Deputy Colman Stripped of Immunity; Will Face Investigation -- GOP Sells Brazilian Trafficker's Seized Assets -- Crockett and Tubbs in Ciudad del Este? -- Continued Crack Down in TBA Affects Local Economy --------------------------------------------- --------------- [...]	2005-03-23 20:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION415	RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5048 [...] Please charge USD 18.24 for APO shipping of Post's order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526111; Organization Public Diplomacy; Function 1370; Object Code 2288. Post B&F Officer, Harold Hodges, certifies funds availability. KEANE [...]	2005-03-28 09:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION416	PARAGUAY PETITIONS UNCHR FOR INTERNATIONAL [...] (U) On March 17, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez called on the members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) meeting in Geneva to assist the GOP in prosecuting and punishing criminals responsible for kidnappings, such as in the recent case of former Paraguayan [...]	2005-03-28 09:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PTER KCRM CO PA
05ASUNCION417	PARAGUAY: SENATE PASSES PUBLIC BANKING LAW [...] In a special session on March 8, the Paraguayan Senate passed the public banking law establishing a single second tier public bank, complying with a performance criterion and opening the way for the fourth review of Paraguay's International Monetary Fund program. The Senate debated for about [...]	2005-03-28 10:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV KMCA PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION423	PARAGUAY: POST SUPPORTS ICE PROPOSAL FOR A TRADE [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: USG Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have proposed the creation of a Trade Transparency Module (TTM) in Paraguay, identified as the second highest priority country after Colombia. A TTM involves the use of sophisticated data mining software to ana [...]	2005-03-28 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD KIPR KMCA KCRM KTFN PTER PA
05ASUNCION429	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSA CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors Jesus Serrano (Security clearance: secret),and Diana Laguna (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 23-28, 2005 for the purpose of assessing airport security condi [...]	2005-03-29 17:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION430	YALE SPIZZWINKS CAPTIVATE PARAGUAYAN AUDIENCES [...] Summary: In conjunction with a performance in Buenos Aires, 14 members of the Yale Spizzwinks a cappella choir performed two standing-room only concerts in Paraguay on March 17 and 18. Their unique and engaging blend of music and humor, combined with their youthful enthusiasm and Spanish-la [...]	2005-03-29 17:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION431	AMERICAN VOICES BRINGS BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO [...] Summary: In conjunction with performances for Embassy San Jose, Embassy Tegucigalpa and Embassy Managua, Embassy Asuncion hosted Daniel Washington, baritone, and John Ferguson, pianist, for four concerts the week of 2/21 in commemoration of Black History month. An estimated 750 people atte [...]	2005-03-29 17:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION432	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from March 30-April 1, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with Embassy officials and gather information for annual oilseeds report. The co [...]	2005-03-29 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION439	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GRETCHEN FLANLEY [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Gretchen Flanley, International Affairs Specialist, USDA, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Minis [...]	2005-03-30 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION440	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JEFFREY RAY, USDA ARS [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Jeffrey Ray, Geneticist, USDA ARS (Security clearance: none),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Ministry of Agriculture for soy [...]	2005-03-30 19:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION441	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Robert Hoff, Regional Agricultural Counselor, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 3-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of accompanying ARS TDY officer Gretchen Flanley to official meetings. The conta [...]	2005-03-31 09:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION446	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-01 11:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION447	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MARCH 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-01 11:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION451	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0007 2. 040405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 041905 09:00 AM 9 [...]	2005-04-04 11:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION453	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] Summary ---------- --Cabral and Rienzi votes postponed --Paraguay establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine --Border problems continue, 150 Brazilians expelled --Paraguayan Navy called into action vs smuggling --Standard & Poor's maintains Paraguay's credit rating --2005 growth estimat [...]	2005-04-04 13:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON PBTS MOPS PINR PA
05ASUNCION455	CUBA RESOLUTION AT UNCHR: PARAGUAY [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-04 15:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PA CU CHR
05ASUNCION458	PARAGUAY'S CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT RESIGNS [...] Angel Gabriel Gonzalez Caceres, the President of the Central Bank of Paraguay, resigned on April 4 after coming under fire for a shooting incident at his home on March 30. Gonzalez faces a criminal investigation into the incident and although he said he doesn't fear the outcome, he also deem [...]	2005-04-04 19:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION459	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),and John Ramos (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from (1) SIPDIS Niederman, April 10-22, and (2) Ramos, April 11-May 6, 2005 for the purpose of [...]	2005-04-04 19:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION460	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ICE EMPLOYEES [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for ICE employees Bruce Miller (Security clearance: top secret),David Eoff (Security clearance: top secret),SIPDIS and Charles Allen (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay for the period [...]	2005-04-05 09:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM OTRA PA
05ASUNCION467	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0008 2. 040605 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 042905 09:00 AM 9. [...]	2005-04-06 13:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION468	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0009 2. 040506 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Central de Inversion Publica 6C. Ministerio de Hacienda Calle Presidente Franco 173, Piso 7 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 442743 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 050205 09 [...]	2005-04-06 13:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION471	EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA [...] (U) Judge Riquelme signed the extradition order for Mendes Mesquita on April 1. We expect the defense will appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals and then to the Supreme Court. Post will forward a copy of the decision to L/LEI via pouch. 2. (SBU) Comment: The signing of the extra [...]	2005-04-06 19:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION472	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR COL. M. TIA JOHNSON [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Col. Musetta Tia Johnson with Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance, for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 14, 2005 to April 15, 2005 for the purpose of Legal Consultations. The control officer for the visit is Mark Stamilio, [...]	2005-04-06 20:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA OVIP PA
05ASUNCION474	EMBASSY CLOSURE - APRIL 8TH, 2005 [...] DUE TO THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II, AMEMBASSY ASUNCION WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2005. IN ADDITION, THE PARAGUAYAN GOVERNMENT WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY APRIL 11TH DUE TO POPE JOHN PAUL II's FUNERAL. 2. ALL TELEGRAMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION MUST BE SENT "NIACT IMMEDIATE." 3. [...]	2005-04-06 21:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ACOA ANET KRIM
05ASUNCION477	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-07 18:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION479	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JAMES PEREZ [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for James Perez, Economic/Commercial Chief at Embassy Montevideo, (Security clearance: top secret) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 10-12, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with OTA Resident Enforcement Advisor and holding discussio [...]	2005-04-07 20:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION481	PARAGUAY: WIPO SESSION ON IPR AND DEVELOPMENT [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On March 31, Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche to the GOP's Director General of Intellectual Property, Astrid Weiler. Ms. Weiler, who has been a very effective advocate of intellectual property rights in Paraguay, said tha [...]	2005-04-07 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD KIPR OIIP PA WIPO
05ASUNCION484	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 2-7 [...] Summary: ----------- --Paraguay and Brazil sign agreement to quell border control dispute --New poll shows deterioration in Duarte's image --Controversy over Duarte's decision not to attend Papal funeral --Government-owned phone company introduces wholesale Internet service Paraguay and [...]	2005-04-11 12:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PBTS SCUL TINT PINR PA
05ASUNCION485	PUBLIC DIPLOMACY STOCK FROM RPC MANILA [...] Post would like to order the following: Scholastic Book Stickers, 123-S and 123-E, 2 Packages ea. at USD 20 ea., total USD 80. Public Diplomacy Press Kit Folder, 41-S, 200 folders at USD .60 ea., total USD 120. La Prensa sin Ataduras, 52-S, 100 booklets at USD 1.70 ea., total USD 170. [...]	2005-04-11 13:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION488	PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 BUDGET REQUEST [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-11 19:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION493	TELLING AMERICA'S STORY IN PICTURES: "AMERICA 24/7 [...] Post would like to order 500 copies of subject book. 2. Please ship via APO to Amembassy Asuncion, Public Diplomacy; Attn. PAO Karen L. Williams; Unit 4732; APO AA 34036. Fiscal data for shipping will be provided as soon as post receives shipping cost estimate. KEANE [...]	2005-04-12 20:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP AINF SCUL
05ASUNCION499	PRESIDENT DUARTE ABANDONS CABRAL'S PROMOTION [...] (C) Summary: President Duarte's Private Secretary, Minister Jose Maria Ibanez, confided to me on April 13 that Duarte has instructed the Colorado Party block in Congress to desist in efforts to promote Police Commissioner Aristides Cabral. He said this was confidential and must not be leake [...]	2005-04-13 21:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION500	PARAGUAY'S AMBASSADOR TO VENEZUELA ATTACKED IN [...] (U) On 4/12, Ambassador received a telephone call from Senator Alejandro Velazquez Ugarte, informing him that Paraguay's Ambassador to Venezuela, Ana Maria Figueredo, was the victim of a violent physical attack in Caracas on 4/8. An unidentified assailant attacked Figueredo as she approached h [...]	2005-04-13 21:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PINR KCRM PA VE
05ASUNCION503	PARAGUAY'S 2005 FIRST QUARTER INL REPORT [...] Summary - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics 2. Quarterly Activities Counternarcotics ---------------- In January, SENAD agents arrested Brazilian narcotrafficking fugitive Nilton Cesar Antunez, associated with the Beira Mar drug trafficking org [...]	2005-04-14 17:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION505	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR SUSAN SUTTER AND JOE [...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Susan S. Sutter, Political Officer, Diplomatic Passport No. 900447415 (Clearance: TS); Joe E. Parker, Resident Enforcement Advisor, Diplomatic Passport No. 900338817 (Clearance: S) for travel to [...]	2005-04-15 11:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA BR PA
05ASUNCION506	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE GRIMES III A [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP 2. Hotel reservation have been confirmed at the Villa Morra Suites, (ad 3. Due to the high volume of TDY personnel the Embassy receives, we are 4. All U.S. citizens traveling to Paraguay are now required to have vis [...]	2005-04-15 13:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION507	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP instructors Kyle H. Grimes III and Oswaldo Posada Lopez, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Apr 17-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on how to teach for Paraguayan prosecutors and judges. The contact [...]	2005-04-15 14:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION511	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS BELARUS RESOLUTION AT UNCHR [...] (U) On 4/13, UK Charge (representing the EU) and PolCoun met with Acting Foreign Minister Jose Martinez Lezcano urging Paraguay to vote against the no action motion on Belarus and in favor of the resolution before the UNCHR conveying concerns about human rights abuses in Belarus. Martinez c [...]	2005-04-15 15:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM BO PA PDEM
05ASUNCION512	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 8-15 [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Council rules Rienzi must seek re-appointment to Supreme Court -- IMF employee accepts offer to head Central Bank -- Health Minister on thin ice with NDF? -- NDF polls Governors about constitutional reform, re-election -- Release of supermarket owner sparks hea [...]	2005-04-18 12:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION514	PARAGUAY ON COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES: ENCOURAGING [...] On April 18, PolOff delivered reftel talking points to MFA Director of International Organizations Martha Moreno. 2. Moreno confirmed that FM Rachid will lead the GOP delegation to the April 28-30 Ministerial in Santiago. Moreno and MFA Human Rights Director Julio Duarte will accompany Rach [...]	2005-04-18 19:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KDEM PA
05ASUNCION519	PARAGUAY PROTESTS ASSAULT ON AMBASSADOR IN CARACAS [...] On 4/13, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez Lezcano told the press that the GOP had demanded an official explanation from the GOV regarding the 4/8 assault on Paraguayan Ambassador to Venezuela Ana Maria Figueredo in Caracas (reftel). Martinez noted that the GOP provides security [...]	2005-04-18 21:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINR KCRM VE PA
05ASUNCION526	PARAGUAY ARTICLE 98 DISCUSSIONS REACH DEADLOCK [...] (C) As follow-up to the April 6 meeting between A/S Rademaker and FM Rachid in Washington, DC, on April 15, DOD attorney COL Tia Johnson and PolOff met with MFA legal advisor Ernesto Velasquez to discuss the latest versions of draft texts that would provide Article 98 protections in Paraguay ( [...]	2005-04-19 15:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION529	PARAGUAY IMPLEMENTING LIGHTER BAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-19 21:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAIR PTER PA
05ASUNCION530	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for IAF Representative Maria Gabriela Boyer, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 5 to May 8, 2005, for the purpose of visiting potential IAF grantees. The contact officer for the visit is Patrick R. O'Reilly, office tel.: (595/2 [...]	2005-04-20 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION531	PARAGUAY'S AG UPSET OVER INCSR, DISCUSSES: [...] (C) AG Oscar Latorre complained vigorously to Ambassador 4/14 that the section of the 2005 International Narcotics Strategy Control Report (INCSR) on Paraguay unfairly singled him out for criticism. Ambassador stressed that the report identified problems with the Public Ministry he heads rat [...]	2005-04-20 13:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KJUS PGOV PINR PREL SNAR PA
05ASUNCION533	PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUPPORT RESOLUTION ON GUANTANAMO [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-20 15:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM CU PA UNHCR
05ASUNCION537	PARAGUAY TO SUPPORT CHILEAN INSULZA AS OAS SYG [...] According to press reports, President Duarte's Private Secretary Jose Maria Ibanez has announced that Paraguay will SIPDIS support Miguel Insulza, the Chilean candidate for Secretary General of the OAS when member States vote again on May 2. Ibanez noted that President Duarte had only pledge [...]	2005-04-20 20:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PREL PA OAS
05ASUNCION540	COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE [...] AS REQUESTED IN REFERENCE (A),COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR LTCOL R. S. BAKER (TS) AND 1STSGT M. D. LOPEZ (TS) FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF 11 - 13 MAY 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A COMMAND VISIT. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS GYSGT ADAM H. YAKUBSIN, MSG DETACHMENT COM [...]	2005-04-12 14:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KMSG
05ASUNCION541	VENEZUELA AND PARAGUAY: ANTI-U.S. BOLIVARIAN EVENT [...] (U) On April 19, PolOff and EconOff attended a public panel discussion of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, organized by the local Paraguayan-Venezuelan cultural association. The panel comprised two Venezuelans and a member of Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies, Rafael Filizzola of the soci [...]	2005-04-21 17:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PINR VE PA
05ASUNCION542	RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5839 [...] Please charge USD 42.45 for APO shipping of Posts order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526113; O [...]	2005-04-21 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION543	RPC MANILA E-MAIL TRACKING No. 05-5967 [...] Please charge USD 558.41 for APO shipping of Posts order to: Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526114; O [...]	2005-04-21 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION546	PARAGUAY TOWS BRAZILIAN LINE ON MERCOSUR - ECUADOR [...] (U) On April 21, Paraguay, in its capacity as temporary President of Mercosur, issued a statement calling upon the "political and social forces of Ecuador to preserve democracy" and seek a peaceful solution to the crisis occurring in that country. According to the press, Paraguay,s statemen [...]	2005-04-22 17:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM EC BR PA OAS
05ASUNCION547	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. ELECTION STANDARDS [...] On 4/21, Ambassador drew from reftel A in meeting with FM Rachid appealing for GOP support for the U.S. Election Standards Initiative. The OAS has demonstrated a strong commitment to free and fair elections; Paraguay's own performance with regard to the integrity of its Electoral Tribunal an [...]	2005-04-22 17:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PREL PA
05ASUNCION552	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF UN FAO [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-25 11:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR KUNR AORC PA FAO
05ASUNCION556	DUARTE FORETELLS CABRAL'S OUSTER, SEEKS CLOSER [...] (C) Summary: Duarte invited me to see him early on April 22. His purpose was to assure me that controversial police commissioner Aristides Cabral would be taken out of the picture, although it had not been easy because of Cabral's powerful backers. Cabral would be indicted soon, or he woul [...]	2005-04-25 16:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR US PA
05ASUNCION557	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 16-22 [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Health Minister still in good graces with NDF -- NDF's failure to attend Pope's funeral a "miscalculation" -- Former Colombian President opens mouth, inserts foot -- Brazilians shoot down plane that transited Paraguay -- Chamber of Deputies President backs away f [...]	2005-04-25 18:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION559	PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 INL BUDGET REQUEST -- CORRECTED [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-25 20:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION563	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Representative Joseph G. Ochoa, III,(Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 26-29, 2005, for the purpose of visiting Embassy officials, host government, and TSA aviation security inspectors [...]	2005-04-26 11:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER EAIR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION567	PARAGUAY: FM ON VENEZUELA, MONTGOMERY WATSON [...] (U) In a 4/21 meeting, FM Rachid and Ambassador discussed the assault on Paraguay's Ambassador to Venezuela, proper compensation of U.S. firm Montgomery Watson Harza, FTAA progress, status of an Open Skies agreement, Congressional consideration of privileges and immunities for participants i [...]	2005-04-26 20:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA KICC VZ
05ASUNCION570	PARAGUAY: EXPANDING RELATIONS WITH THE ARAB WORLD [...] (U) SUMMARY: Over the course of the past year, Paraguay has sought to expand relations with the Arab world by seeking diplomatic relations with Arab nations, including plans for Embassies to open in Palestine and Lebanon. It has also launched a series of trade and business initiatives with [...]	2005-04-26 21:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION587	PARAGUAY: PARTICIPATION IN FOURTH GLOBAL FORUM ON [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-29 14:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ASEC CPAS CVIS KCRM KFRD PINR PINS PREL SOCI PA
05ASUNCION589	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 23-29 [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Senate votes to reactivate privatization law -- AG intervenes in probe of Health Minister's prior conduct -- Unconfirmed reports of FARC activity in Paraguay -- U.S. cardiology team praised for its charity -- Paraguay mourns the death of writer Roa Bastos Sena [...]	2005-04-29 16:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PTER ECON KCRM PA
05ASUNCION592	PARAGUAYAN VP TO WASHINGTON FOR SECURITY TALKS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) May 2 Ambassador suggested to VP Castiglioni that he visit Washington soon as the first step in drafting a new Paraguayan security strategy. Following up the broad plan announced by NDF after the Cubas kidnapping (ref A) and com [...]	2005-05-02 21:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER OVIP MARR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION593	PARAGUAY: MOI "MEDDLING" PROMPTS RESIGNATION OF [...] (C) On 4/21, Carlos Zelaya, Paraguay's Police Chief resigned and was replaced by Fidel Isasa Palacios, Paraguay's fourth officer to lead the police since Duarte became President in August 2003. According to SENAD Director Ibarra, Zelaya resigned over frustration with "meddling" in internal [...]	2005-05-03 11:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION596	PARAGUAY-COLOMBIA SECURITY COOPERATION AND [...] (U) In furtherance of the Joint Declaration on security cooperation and assistance that Presidents Duarte and Uribe signed in Bogota on March 7 (ref A),Vice-Presidents Castiglioni and Santos signed an Action Plan on security, in Bogota, on April 19. In the Action Plan, the GOP and GOC agree [...]	2005-05-03 12:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR KCRM CO PA
05ASUNCION597	PARAGUAY'S VP ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND MWH CASE [...] (U) May 2 the Ambassador asked VP Castiglioni to push money laundering legislation presently before two Senate committees (legislation, and budget.) Noting that the draft meets international standards and addresses major GOP and USG priorities but has been in the Senate for almost a year, the [...]	2005-05-03 20:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD EINV SNAR PA
05ASUNCION6	G/TIP VISIT REVIEWS PARAGUAY'S EFFORTS [...] Summary: On December 6, 7, and 8, G/TIP Senior Reporting Officer Linda Brown visited Paraguay as part of a four-country tour of South America. In meetings with Embassy officers, GOP officials, and representatives of NGOs, Brown discussed Paraguay's progress in combating trafficking in person [...]	2005-01-04 08:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SMIG KCRM PGOV PREL ASEC PA
05ASUNCION605	PARAGUAY: POLITICAL PACT MAY GIVE COLORADOS A [...] (C) Summary. The ruling Colorado Party has formed a make shift alliance with a handful of opposition Senators from the left side of the political spectrum in Paraguay. This alliance has already produced election of a dissident Senator from the opposition Liberal Party to a key committee. I [...]	2005-05-04 15:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION610	PARAGUAY DELEGATION TO THE OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY [...] On 5/4, PolOff informed MFA International Organizations Director Martha Moreno, OAS Desk Officer Mirtha Benitez, and Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga that the Secretary plans to head the U.S. delegation to the 35th Regular General Assembly of the OAS. 2. Moreno and Benitez advised that F [...]	2005-05-05 15:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION612	PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-05 15:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION613	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-05 15:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION619	COMPOSITION OF PARAGUAY'S OAS DELEGATION [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-05 21:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION621	PARAGUAY: IMF MISSION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR [...] Summary: On May 3, the Ambassador received the visiting IMF team, here for the fifth review of Paraguays Standy-by Arrangement. The program remains on track quantitatively, but faces some continued delays on the structural reform front. The Mission Chief was not overly concerned since, in [...]	2005-05-06 11:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION627	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 30 - [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Senate re-appoints Justice Rienzi to Supreme Court -- NDF on presidential re-election -- will he, or won't he? -- Paraguay signs Open Skies agreement with Chile -- IMF/IDB expert departs following death threat -- ILO to conclude successful anti-exploitation proje [...]	2005-05-09 12:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER ECON ELAB PA KRCM
05ASUNCION629	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS OAS CONVENTION ON RACISM AND [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-09 18:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM AORC PA USOAS
05ASUNCION632	VISAS VIPER REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-10 19:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA

05ASUNCION636	SPRING/SUMMER 2005 SOLICITATION FOR PD STOCK [...] Per RPC Manila tracking number 05-6739 post would like to confirm order and provide fiscal data for cost of order $180 Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; Obligation 4134526119; Function Code 1370; Object Code 2621 and for shipping $16.88 Appropriation 19-50113-000P; Allotment 4134; O [...]	2005-05-10 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC
05ASUNCION638	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMY: A. BRIGAD [...]	2005-05-11 19:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION639	PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-11 20:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION640	PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQ TRANSITIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-12 11:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION644	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR ROBERT JOHN [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisor Robert John Cortesi (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 22 to May 27, 2005 for the purpose of continuing work on the tax administration project with the Ministry of Finance. The contact off [...]	2005-05-13 13:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION647	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0010 2. 051305 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Coord. de Programa (UCP/BID) 6C. Ministerio Salud Publica y B. Social Callejon San Carlos 916 y EE.UU. Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 204715, 447126 7. Refer to: (See comments) 8. Bid [...]	2005-05-13 18:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION649	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 7-13 [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Human rights agenda takes center stage this week -- Justice Rienzi re-appointment saga continues -- NDF and Rachid pursue increased trade with Arab countries -- SENAD agents capture narco-pilot wanted in Brazil Human rights agenda takes center stage this week [...]	2005-05-16 12:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM ETRD SNAR KCRM PA VE
05ASUNCION650	PARAGUAY: ATTORNEY GENERAL ON PUBLIC SECURITY [...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Attorney General Oscar Latorre to discuss U.S. assistance to Paraguay to address its security concerns. Latorre lamented the scope of the problems Paraguay faces, particularly in terms of corruption within the police. He was keen to win our backing for [...]	2005-05-16 20:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCRM PTER PINR PA
05ASUNCION668	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION [...] (U) As reported in the press, a dissident Patria Libre party (PPL) member testified that a Colombian national who advised the PPL faction responsible for the kidnapping and murder of former President Raul Cubas's daughter, Cecilia Cubas (ref B),recommended that the group kill Ms. Cubas after [...]	2005-05-18 20:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM AR BO BR CO PA VE
05ASUNCION669	PARAGUAY: FM ON OAS, ARTICLE 98, BRAZIL, ECUADOR, [...] (C) Summary. On 5/13, the Ambassador and FM Rachid discussed machinations over OAS appointments -- past and future, holding Article 98 negotiations on the margins of the upcoming OAS Ministerial, the GOP's support for the U.S. position on the OAS Social Charter, concerns about Brazil's trad [...]	2005-05-19 11:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCRM KJUS BR PA OAS
05ASUNCION670	PARAGUAY: DUARTE SHAKES UP CABINET AS POLLS SHOW [...] (U) Summary: On May 14, President Nicanor Duarte Frutos sacked Health Minister Julio Cesar Velazquez, who in recent months has been campaigning to become Colorado (ANR) party president. Duarte appointed someone with a more technical -- i.e., less political -- background to replace him. Duarte [...]	2005-05-19 16:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION675	PARAGUAY'S FINANCE MINISTER RESIGNS [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: President Duarte accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Dionisio Borda today, and shortly thereafter named current Minister of Industry and Commerce Ernst Bergen as Borda's replacement. In naming Bergen, the Pres [...]	2005-05-19 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION681	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 14-20 [...] (U) Summary: ------------------ -- Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? -- Paraguay establishes relations with Bahrain -- Paraguay to repatriate 29 women from Argentina -- Additional drug busts in Paraguay Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? ---------------------------------- 2. (U) On Ma [...]	2005-05-20 15:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR SNAR ETRD EPET KCRM VE PA GTIP
05ASUNCION686	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO/P JAIME SUAREZ [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO/P Dr. Jaime Suarez, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 6-11, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)(21) [...]	2005-05-23 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMED
05ASUNCION687	COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE [...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A FRED SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2005 TO MAY 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING OF THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985-9323 EXT. [...]	2005-05-23 21:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA
05ASUNCION688	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOE BOGNANNO [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Joe Bognanno (Security clearance: interim secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 1 to June 5, 2005 for the purpose of assisting Resident Advisor Joe Parker with FIU development, but Post requests that [...]	2005-05-23 21:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION689	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON CARTEGENA [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-23 21:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD SENV TBIO PA
05ASUNCION695	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AUSA FERNANDO GROENE [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ASUA Fernando Groene, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 29, 2005 to June 3, 2005 for the purpose of attend GAFISUD Seminar on Special Investigative Techniques. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office tel.: 011-595 [...]	2005-05-24 20:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA SNAR PA
05ASUNCION699	PARAGUAY ON CUBAN CANDIDACY FOR THE ILO GOVERNING [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-25 20:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION701	PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUBMIT REVISED WTO SERVICES OFFER [...] Econcouns delivered reftel demarche on WTO services negotiations to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruben Ramirez on May 24. Ramirez explained that Paraguay would not be submitting a revised services offer until it sees more progress in agriculture negotiations, Paraguay's priority. Ramire [...]	2005-05-25 20:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PA WTO
05ASUNCION702	PARAGUAY ON FISCAL RESTRAINT FOR ILO'S PROPOSED [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-25 20:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION703	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR OPDAT JASON GULL [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jason Gull, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 2, 2005 to June 4, 2005 for the purpose of meetings with EmbOff and host government officials on Intellectual Property Matters. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office [...]	2005-05-25 02:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA KJUS KCRM PA RSO NAS FBI DEA LEGATT
05ASUNCION708	PARAGUAY: REACTIONS TO BRAZILIAN CRACKDOWN ON THE [...] SUMMARY: Recently, PolOff and Department of Treasury,s Resident Enforcement Advisor (REA) traveled to Ciudad del Este (CDE) to observe trade and traffic across the Friendship Bridge, linking Paraguay and Brazil, in the wake of stepped up enforcement measures by Brazilian authorities to counter [...]	2005-05-26 19:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION709	HOLIDAY CLOSURE - MAY 30, 2005 [...] AMEMBASSY ASUNCION WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY MAY 30, FOR OBSERVANCE OF AMERICAN HOLIDAY - MEMORIAL DAY 2. ALL TELEGRAMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION MUST BE SENT "NIACT IMMEDIATE." 3. AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS, THE DUTY IMS CAN BE CONTACTED BY CALLING COMMERCIAL TO POST ONE AT 595-21-229- [...]	2005-05-26 20:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT ACOA ANET KRIM
05ASUNCION711	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 21-27 [...] (U) Summary: ----------------- -- Congress approves military exercises with the US -- Paraguay to sign Open Skies with Panama -- Bangladeshi nationals arrested -- Presidential cabinet shuffle -- Brazilian troops control border with Paraguay -- Venezuela and Cuba seek deeper ties Congre [...]	2005-05-27 16:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM MOPS VE CU PM PA
05ASUNCION714	Ambassador Sees Positives During Visit To [...] Ambassador traveled to the departments of Alto Parana, the capital of which is Ciudad del Este, and Itapua May 14- 15. During his visit, he attended the Santa Rita Expo, a major regional agricultural fair, and helped to inaugurate a USAID-funded municipal tax collection system in Ciudad del [...]	2005-05-31 12:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAID ETRD EAGR EIND PA
05ASUNCION724	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 10 to July 7, 2005, and (2) Gene Martinez (Interim security clearance) for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 3, [...]	2005-06-01 21:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION726	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW FINANCE MINISTER WHO [...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with the Ambassador and Treasury technical advisors on May 26, new Minister of Finance Ernst Bergen assured the Ambassador that the GOP would maintain the same fiscally conservative policies and [...]	2005-06-01 21:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION727	HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMED FORCES AND POL [...]	2005-06-01 21:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION728	PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SEEKS U.S. VIEWS ON MEETING WITH [...] (U) Action request. See para. 4. 2. (C) On 5/31, I met at his request with Senator Enrique Gonzalez Quintana (EGQ),President of UNACE (Gen. Lino Oviedo's Party) and Vice-President of the Senate. EGQ informed me that Venezuela's Ambassador to Paraguay had recently requested a meeting [...]	2005-06-02 11:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA VE
05ASUNCION729	PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SEEKS U.S. VIEWS ON MEETING WITH [...] (U) Action request. See para. 4. 2. (C) On 5/31, I met at his request with Senator Enrique Gonzalez Quintana (EGQ),President of UNACE (Gen. Lino Oviedo's Party) and Vice-President of the Senate. EGQ informed me that Venezuela's Ambassador to Paraguay had recently requested a meeting [...]	2005-06-02 11:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA VE
05ASUNCION730	EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA [...] On May 30, the Court of Appeals upheld the extradition order for Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita on the grounds the appeal had not been filed in a timely manner. The defense has until June 14 to file an appeal to the Supreme Court. Post expects that the Court should make a final ruling in the ca [...]	2005-06-02 12:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION733	EX-FINANCE MINISTER BORDA BRIEFS AMBASSADOR ON HIS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador hosted ex-Minister of Finance Dionisio Borda and his top advisor, Fernando Masi at a private breakfast on May 27. Borda claimed that he had been forced out under a pretext (see ref B) to clear the way for excessive, politically motivated economic stimulus in adva [...]	2005-06-02 21:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION734	PARAGUAY: NEW MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE [...] (U) Biographic information of the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raul Vera Bogado. 2. (U) In late May 2005, President Duarte appointed technocrat Raul Vera as the Minister of Industry and Commerce, replacing Ernst Bergen, the new Minister of Finance. Before his appointment as Mi [...]	2005-06-02 21:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION735	PARAGUAY LEANING TOWARD CUBA FOR ILO GOVERNING [...] On 6/2, Julio Peralta, MFA's Director for International Organizations, signaled to polcouns Paraguay was leaning towards supporting Cuba's candidacy for the ILO Governing Body. He advised that Cuba had weighed in early and often pushing its candidacy. Further, Paraguay felt compelled to tak [...]	2005-06-02 23:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION738	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR MAY 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-03 12:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION739	COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE [...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A JOHN ZAGINAILOFF AND S/A FREDERICK A. SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 5, 2005 TO JUNE 11, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301- [...]	2005-06-03 15:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA
05ASUNCION742	PARAGUAY ON TIP REPORT, NEXT STEPS [...] On 6/2, Polcouns shared with Julio Peralta, the MFA's Director of International Organizations, an advance copy of the 2005 TIP report on Paraguay. Drawing from reftel points, Polcouns noted significant progress Paraguay had made in combating TIP particularly with regard to successful prosecu [...]	2005-06-06 13:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OPRC KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG PA KCRM
05ASUNCION743	PARAGUAY JOINS MERCOSUR CONSENSUS TO REDLINE ILO [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-06 13:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION744	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY [...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Security developments -- Congress calls for parity in Mercosur Parliament -- New cabinet shuffles Security developments --------------------- 2. The press reported widely on Vice President Luis Castiglioni,s visit to Washington, focusing on efforts to e [...]	2005-06-06 17:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KCRM OTRA KSAC CA PA
05ASUNCION745	AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND [...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: On May 31, Ambassador, Econcouns and Resident Enforcement Advisor (REA) called on new Minister of Industry and Commerce Raul Vera. Vera started off by assuring the Ambassador that he intended to follow the sam [...]	2005-06-06 19:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION746	PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR [...] (C) Drawing on points in reftels (A) and (C) Ambassador reached Vice Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano (in absence of Foreign Minister and other Vice Foreign Minister, both of whom were traveling) to press for GOP support for Paolo Carozza. Ramirez noted the arguments in favor of Carozza, but w [...]	2005-06-06 19:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION747	Paraguayan Dipnote Status and [...] The Dipnote currently under consideration by the GOP covers all programmed SOF deployments that will occur between July 05 and December 06 ending with 4th quarter deployments. 2. The Dipnote has been approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, both houses of the [...]	2005-06-07 16:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION750	DEBTORS AT THE DOOR [...] (C) Summary: Finance Minister Ernst Bergen shared his concerns with me about a renewed attempt by industrialists and bankers to raid government coffers. They seek a rollover and/or forgiveness of debts owed by industrialists to banks dating back to the mid-1990's, with the GOP picking up th [...]	2005-06-07 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION751	US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) [...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Greg Beloney, requests SOF support of this [...]	2005-02-17 14:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION755	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AND [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisors (1) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 1, 2005 for the purpose of drafting and establishing standard operating procedures for a financial investiga [...]	2005-06-09 11:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION758	PARAGUAY WILL SUPPORT WCO FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS TO [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-09 21:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PA CTM
05ASUNCION760	COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE [...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR ROSIE KERN, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 9, 2005 TO JUNE 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ACO. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS ADMIN. SUPPORT SPECIALIST LINDA MARTIN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985- [...]	2005-06-09 21:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA
05ASUNCION762	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-10 13:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION763	NSDD 38 DOD/USSOUTHCOM STAFFING IN PARAGUAY [...] After careful review of the contents of the NSDD 38 proposal by USSOUTHCOM and the guidance provided in Ref B, Post confirms that our record agrees with yours. Post also understands the USSOUTHCOM proposal as in Para 1, Ref A. And concurs with the establishment of the proposed NSDD 38 positi [...]	2005-05-25 20:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AODE AMGT MASS MARR HR RMA CSEP
05ASUNCION764	PARAGUAY ON SWISS CONFERENCE TO ADOPT A THIRD [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-10 15:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION767	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 4-10 [...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims -- Duarte's New Appointments -- Council of Magistrates Administers New Testing Process -- Military Changes of Command -- Visit of Massachusetts State Senator Brown Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims [...]	2005-06-10 17:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KWMN MARR OVIP
05ASUNCION768	DEPARTURE FROM POST [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-13 12:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION772	US Embassy Asuncion Terms of Reference (TOR) [...] The Chief of Mission, Ambassador John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. 2. Country Team concurs with dates of PDSS, ADVON a [...]	2005-03-02 21:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION773	PARAGUAY: NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE NELSON RUIZ [...] Biographic information of the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raul Vera Bogado. 2. President Duarte named Nelson Ruiz as Minister of Agriculture on June 7, 2005 to replace former Minister Antonio Ibanez (August 2003-June 2005) who resigned in the wake of press reports about his alle [...]	2005-06-13 20:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION775	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0011 2. 061405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. CONTACT -- 6B. Dpto. Compras y Contrataciones, UOC 6C. PETROPAR--Petroleos Paraguayos Calle Chile 753, Piso 8 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21)496232 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 072505 09:30 AM [...]	2005-06-15 19:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION778	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ Federal Prosecutor Kim [...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ Federal Prosecutor Kim Lindquist, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Jun-18-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing under an accusatory criminal justice system, for Para [...]	2005-06-15 20:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION781	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MOORE - TVRO [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Patrick Moore, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 06/20/05 to 06/23/05 for the purpose of performing TVRO system preventative maintenance. The contact officer for the visit is Claudia Baker, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext2086. Home tel [...]	2005-06-16 20:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA KPAO PA UY CI RSO
05ASUNCION782	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON UNESCO [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-16 21:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO PA UNESCO KSCI
05ASUNCION785	2005 AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD PROGRAM REQUEST - [...] Per reftel, Post requests inclusion in the January - March 2006 American Music Abroad tour. Post requests three program days to include one concert in the capital city of Asuncion and two performances in the interior of the country. 2. Post's top MPP priorities all require support from [...]	2005-06-17 15:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC SCUL
05ASUNCION786	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 11-17 [...] (U) Summary ----------------- -- MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration -- Flap Over U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises -- New Leaders in Congress -- Chavez to Address Congress but not Meet President MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration ---------------------------- [...]	2005-06-17 17:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL MARR MOPS ECIN PA KICC
05ASUNCION787	CHANGE OF CHARGE [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-20 12:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION796	RETURN TO POST [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-22 16:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION797	PARAGUAYS REMAINING RAW SUGAR EXPORTS TO USA FOR [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-22 20:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD PA
05ASUNCION802	PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM [...] On June 22, Charge met with Vice Minister of Foreign Relations, Ambassador Jose Martinez Lezcano to discuss UN Reform. Ambassador Martinez remarked that Paraguay strongly supports UN reform and agrees that reforms must go far beyond expanding the Security Council. Responding to reftel point [...]	2005-06-22 21:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV KUNR AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION805	VLA CERTIFICATION - ASUNCION [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-23 17:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CVIS CMGT PA
05ASUNCION806	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FALAN MEMMOTT, ADAM MEYERS AND HEATHER FOLEY [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Falan Memmott, Adam Meyers, and Heather Foley for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 26 to June 30, 2005 for the purpose of working with Peace Corps/Paraguay on ensuring that their network infrastructure is both secure and in accordance [...]	2005-06-23 17:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	NOTAG PA
05ASUNCION807	Paraguayan Media Focuses on Chavez Barbs at US and [...] SUMMARY: News coverage of the 06/20 speeches of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Paraguayan Congress and the National University focused on comments attacking the United States and Chavez' interpretation of the benefits of an anticipated Venezuelan/Paraguayan oil deal. Coverage in new [...]	2005-06-24 11:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION811	FOX SPORTS PLEASED WITH IPR AGREEMENT WITH PARAGUAY [...] As reported in reftel, Fox Sports Latin America signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) on August 10, 2004 to work cooperatively to reduce piracy of Fox's programming in Paraguay. Fox executives contacted post to express their satisfaction with the arrangement, w [...]	2005-06-24 14:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION812	Country Clearance Cable [...] As requested in refcon, country clearance is granted for Brian Dodd, Robert F. Zachariasiewicz, Steven Orr and Edward Dailey for travel to Asuncion from June 25 through June 27 to extradite Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita. The contact officer for the visit is Chad Whiteman, office tel.: 595-(0)21 [...]	2005-06-24 15:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION813	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 18-24 [...] (SBU) Summary ---------------- -- Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -- Customs Official Guilty of Enrichment -- New Senate Leadership -- Delay on U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) On June 22, t [...]	2005-06-24 16:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR EFIN MOPS PA
05ASUNCION815	PARAGUAY: KIDNAPPINGS AND THE FARC [...] (C) Summary. An individual arrested in connection to the Ceclia Cubas kidnapping led investigators to the site where Maria Edith Bordon de Debernardi was held after she was kidnapped in November 2001. A Paraguayan prosecutor confirmed press reports clearly linking the two kidnappings. He al [...]	2005-06-24 17:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM CO BR PA
05ASUNCION819	PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL RESPONSE ON SWISS CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-27 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PHUM PREF IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION830	EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA [...] Summary. Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita, a Brazilian-born narcotrafficker with FARC connections, was handed over to U.S. custody on June 27 at approximately 8:10 a.m. The successful conclusion to the six-month legal process is a step forward for Paraguay, marking the first time it has extradit [...]	2005-06-28 20:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION832	PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-28 22:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION838	PARAGUAY SEEKS PARTICIPATION ON SPAIN'S CONTINGENT [...] (C) As reported reftel, GOP military officials have been in contact with Spain regarding assistance to support Paraguayan participation in Spain's PKO contingent in Haiti. On 6/28, Paraguay's MOD Gonzalez sent a letter to his Spanish counterpart formally expressing the GOP's desire to partic [...]	2005-06-30 11:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KPKO HA SP PA
05ASUNCION839	PARAGUAY: CERTIFICATION REPORT [...] Below find Post's submission on host government cooperation on counternarcotics efforts based on the benchmarks identified in reftel B. Counternarcotics ---------------- 2. The USG asked the GOP to keep pressure on major drug trafficking organizations by arresting and prosecuting their [...]	2005-06-30 14:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION841	MERCOSUR SUMMIT: LONG ON RHETORIC, SHORT ON [...] No summary [...]	2005-06-30 18:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM ECIN EFIN EPET ETRD KIPR CU PA KICC VZ
05ASUNCION844	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE [...] (U) Summary --------------- -- Protest on behalf of Former Army General -- Drug Busts Give Hope -- Senate Grants Entry of US Troops -- Peasants Killed in Land Dispute -- Revival of Privatization Law Halted Protest on behalf of Former Army General ---------------------------------------- [...]	2005-07-01 16:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL EFIN MASS SNAR
05ASUNCION845	EAC MEETING ASUNCION - 4TH OF JULY [...] (SBU) On June 30, the DCM called an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to assess the Mission's security posture in light of upcoming "4th of July" events. These events include a June 1 flag raising ceremony (Embassy Compound),a June 2 employee picnic (Embassy Compound),and a July 4 o [...]	2005-07-04 15:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC
05ASUNCION846	NON-VIOLENT PROTEST STAGED AT EMBASSY ASUNCION [...] (U) On July 1, at 0915 hours, a demonstration formed in front of the U.S. Embassy Compound. Approximately 100 persons protested non-violently in what they called a "Call for World Action Against Poverty". The organizers of the event indicated that 50 NGO's on social, campesino, indigenous, w [...]	2005-07-04 15:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC
05ASUNCION857	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RELO HASMAN [...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Melvia Hasman, RELO Brasilia, travel to Asuncion during the period of 7/19/05 to 7/23/05 to accompany EL Specialist Dr. Timothy Reagan and to meet key contacts and attend the Southern TESOL Conference . The contact officer [...]	2005-07-06 20:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION858	ASUNCION, PY204 NOMINATION [...] PAS Asuncion is nominating the following FSN/LES employee for subject training. The following information follows the format as requested in paragraph 7 of reftel. A. Name: Irene Cristina Escriba B. Position: Cultural Affairs Assistant Grade 6, Step 3. C. Date of birth: 12/16/81 [...]	2005-07-06 20:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO APER AFSN AFSI KIRC
05ASUNCION859	WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR. [...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]	2005-07-07 11:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION860	WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR. [...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]	2005-07-07 11:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION865	LONDON EXPLOSIONS - ASUNCION EAC [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-07 20:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC AMGT CASC PTER
05ASUNCION867	VISAS VIPER REPORT FOR JUNE 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-07 21:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION868	PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]	2005-07-07 22:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION869	PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98 [...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]	2005-07-08 09:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION870	PARAGUAY'S 2005 SECOND QUARTER INL REPORT [...] (U) Summary: - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics Quarterly Activities- Counternarcotics -------------------------------------- 2. On April 14, two agents from SENAD's Operations Unit arrested three police officers and two employees of the Public [...]	2005-07-08 13:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION873	PARAGUAY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS BUT [...] Summary: The GOP's annual unemployment report indicates that open unemployment fell to 10.9 percent of the labor force in 2004 from 13 percent in 2003. However, another 24 percent of the population is classified as under-employed, meaning that more than a third of the work force has less wor [...]	2005-07-08 15:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PA
05ASUNCION874	WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program [...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]	2005-07-08 16:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	APER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION875	PARAGUAY: VP CASTIGLIONI DISCUSSES SECURITY [...] Action request: State/USUN see paras. 2 and 7. 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. On 6/30, Ambassador met with Vice President Castiglioni to discuss his recent trip to the U.S. The Ambassador stressed the need for progress on money laundering and counter terrorism legislation. Post r [...]	2005-07-11 11:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM EAIR ECON CVIS VE CU PA UN
05ASUNCION879	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DELEGATION TO FIRST LADIES [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following for travel to Asuncion for the purpose of attending the Technical Meetings for the First Ladies Conference. The contact officer for the visit is Susan S. Sutter, office tel.: 011-595-21-213-715, ext. 2286. Home: 011-595-21-227-124. Cel [...]	2005-07-11 14:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA PA
05ASUNCION883	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 2-8 [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-11 19:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL EFIN AFIN
05ASUNCION886	PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-11 21:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION887	PARAGUAY: SPEAKING WITH MUSLIM LEADERS ABOUT [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-11 21:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER KCRM IO KISL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION888	PARAGUAY: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-12 11:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PA UNSC
05ASUNCION889	PARAGUAY: USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD HERITAGE [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-12 15:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SCUL PA UNESCO
05ASUNCION890	PARAGUAY: EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WMD [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-12 15:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL PGOV MNUC EFIN ETTC PA

05ASUNCION895	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GEORGE GILMER [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for George Gilmer, Passport No. 801624622, Clearance: Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 17 July 2005 to 20 July 2005, for the purpose of install equipment, train badge station operators and produce badges for users of the DOS OpenNetPl [...]	2005-07-12 20:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC KSEO ACOA PA KSEC RIMC
05ASUNCION90	PARAGUAY: CODEL DISCUSSES TERRORIST FINANCING, [...] Summary. On 1/11 Senators Dodd, Chaffee, and Nelson toured Ciudad del Este (CDE) and visited the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. On 1/12, they met with President Duarte (see reftel),Paraguayan Senators and Presidential Advisors. In their meeting with Senators, CODEL Dodd registered its concern [...]	2005-01-18 15:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PTER SNAR EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION901	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 13- SIPDIS 14, 2005 for the purpose of representing USDA in the American Pavilion at the Rural Exposition; to give a spe [...]	2005-07-13 12:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR PA
05ASUNCION905	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW JUSTICE AND [...] (U) Summary: On July 7, the Ambassador called on Ruben Candia Amarilla to congratulate him on his selection as Paraguay's new Minister of Justice and Labor (reftel). During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted child labor, prison conditions, and lengthy delays in the Paraguayan judicial sys [...]	2005-07-13 13:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PHUM PINR ELAB KJUS PA
05ASUNCION913	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 11 - 15 [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-15 18:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD KCRM PA PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR
05ASUNCION914	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FORJIMMEY AUCOIN AND GUSTAVO [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jimmey Acoin, Clearance: Top Secret, and Gustavo Ronda, Clearance: Top Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 19, SIPDIS 2005 to July 24, 2005, for the purpose of providing security engineering services. The contact officer for t [...]	2005-07-18 11:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEO ASEC PA
05ASUNCION916	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR APHIS LOCAL EMPLOYEE STAFF [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for APHIS/LES Jorge Fischer, Agricultural Inspector, Buenos Aires, and Ricardo Romero Agricultural Scientist, Embassy Montevideo, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 15-19, 2005 for the purpose of participating in bilateral meetings with Mi [...]	2005-07-18 18:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR PA
05ASUNCION917	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES TERRORISM, MONEY LAUNDERING, [...] (C) Summary: On July 15, I breakfasted with Foreign Minister Leila Rachid and we discussed ominous trends in Venezuela, de-legitimizing terrorism, anti-money laundering legislation, U.S. candidacy for the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, an FBI officer in Asuncion, prospects for extraditi [...]	2005-07-18 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER SNAR KPAO SCUL KUNR PA UNSC UNESCO
05ASUNCION922	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 25- SIPDIS 30, 2005, for the purpose of continuing work --under the direction of the Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Park [...]	2005-07-20 12:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION925	EMBASSY ASUNCION NOMINATES MARCIA GUTIERREZ TO [...] Embassy Asuncion is pleased to nominate the following candidate to attend the Office Management Specialist (OMS) Conference, October 3-7, 2005: NAME: Marcia Gutierrez GRADE: FS-7 SECTION: Political 2. BEGIN TEXT: Since her arrival to Asuncion in September 2004, Marcia Gutierrez has p [...]	2005-07-20 15:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AOMS PA
05ASUNCION926	Putting It Together: Paraguay's Maquilas Provide [...] In operation since 2001, Paraguay's maquilas are designed to stimulate local manufacturing for export. Under preferences unique to Paraguay, only forty percent of the content of the products must originate within MERCOSUR for the products to enter other MERCOSUR countries tariff-free. The sec [...]	2005-07-20 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV BEXP PGOV KMCA PA
05ASUNCION928	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. OFFICIALS FROM BUREAUS [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following U.S. CBP & ICE Officials, for travel to Asuncion and various Paraguayan border locations during the period of July 23, 2005 to August 7, 2005, for the purpose of assisting the Government of Paraguay with a Border Assessment Study focus [...]	2005-07-07 18:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PA ASECE
05ASUNCION932	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS GENE [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Genaro Martinez (Interim security clearance),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 23 to August 6, 2005, (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 20 [...]	2005-07-22 13:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION935	PARAGUAY ON OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONTROL AND [...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy has no information to suggest that there are MANPADs in Paraguay, within or outside of government control. However, the lack of import/export controls on arms, corruption within the military, other government agencies and Paraguayan society in general, and known FARC a [...]	2005-07-25 14:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM MASS EAIR ETTC PREL PTER PA OAS
05ASUNCION936	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 16 - [...] (U) SUMMARY --------------- --Liberal Party Dissident Elected Comptroller --Customs Trys To Take Control of CD Imports --Protests Against US Troops --Hassan Barakat Has Fled to Beirut ------------------------------------------- Liberal Party Dissident Elected Comptroller ----------------- [...]	2005-07-25 18:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION939	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW SENATE [...] (U) On 7/22, the Ambassador called on the new Senate President, Carlos Filizzola, and discussed the pending Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project aimed at improving transparency and legislative effectiveness; legislation to increase citizen participation in government; military exerci [...]	2005-07-26 12:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR EAID MARR KDEM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION942	WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program [...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]	2005-07-26 18:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	APER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION945	US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) [...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Arie Bogaard and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Milton Milford, requests SOF support of this t [...]	2005-05-19 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION947	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-27 14:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL SCUL PA UNESCO
05ASUNCION950	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR STERLING D. TILLEY [...] This is an action message. Please see paragaraphs 2 to 5. 2. Country clearance is requested for Sterling D. Tilley, Political Officer, Diplomatic Passport No. 900353131 (Security Clearance: Top Secret); for travel to Foz do Iguacu, Punta Porta, Brasil and Posadas, Argentina on July 28, 200 [...]	2005-07-27 18:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM ASEC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION951	PARAGUAY'S NEW CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT ON IMF, BANK [...] (C) Summary: In an introductory call on July 20 with Monica Perez, Paraguay's new Central Bank President, the Ambassador described the in-country programs of Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA),introduced OTA's debt advisor, and extended the offer of OTA's banking team to do an a [...]	2005-07-27 20:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION954	ASUNCION - COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IMAP [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ROLAND C. JENKINS (GSAI),WALTER L. WHITEHURST (GSAI),PATRICK PLUNKETT (GSAI),HOWARD M. JEFFRIES (GSAI) for travel to Asuncion during the period of 8 AUGUST to 20 AUGUST for the purpose of IMAP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE VISIT. The contact officer for [...]	2005-07-28 20:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KLBO KRIM
05ASUNCION955	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAS WESTERN HEMISPHERE WALTER [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Walter Bastian (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 3-4, 2005, for the purpose of signing the Business Ethics Pact. The contact officer for [...]	2005-07-29 13:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION956	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 23-29 [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- VP Castiglioni Meets with FBI Regional Director -- Filizzola and President Duarte Discuss Key Issues -- Cabral to Retire at Year's End -- Deadly Hantavirus Reappears in the Chaco -- Successful Conclusion to EXPO -- Second Tier Public Bank Law Goes to President [...]	2005-07-29 14:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION957	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARAH COOK, INTERNATIONAL [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC International Trade Specialist and Country Desk Officer for Paraguay Sarah Cook (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 2-7, 2005, for the purpose of working on the Good Governance Program, and attendin [...]	2005-07-29 17:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION960	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0012 2. 072805 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. D. G. B. y S. 6C. IPS--Instituto de Prevision Social Calle Constitucion y Herrera, Piso 9 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph & Fx: (595-21) 203284 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 082405 08:45 AM [...]	2005-07-29 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION965	PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-01 19:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR PREL PGOV AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION966	PARAGUAY ON WAY-AHEAD FOR CREATING THE UN [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-01 19:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KUNR KPKO PA UNSC UNGA ECOSOC
05ASUNCION968	PARAGUAY: ATTENDANCE AT THE 60TH UN GENERAL [...] (U) On 8/1, POLOFF met with Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Foreign Ministry to discuss Paraguay's attendance at the upcoming UNGA in September. At this time, Peralta is unable to provide a complete list of Paraguay's delegation, although he did confirm the [...]	2005-08-01 20:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP PA UNGA
05ASUNCION972	IPR INVESTIGATIVE UNIT'S ACTIVITIES IN THE FIRST [...] Summary. In its first 6 months of 2005, the Specialized Technical Unit (UTE) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC),an IPR enforcement unit assisted with INL funds, conducted 23 operations in Asuncion, Ciudad del Este, and other parts of the interior. In all, over 275,000 DVDs, CDs, [...]	2005-08-02 13:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION973	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0013 2. 072905 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: (595-21) 217-2061, 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 083 [...]	2005-08-02 14:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION976	FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER [...] 353/01/T0014 2. 080205 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 090205 09:00 AM 9. [...]	2005-08-02 20:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	BTIO PA
05ASUNCION982	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMY YOUNG [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for AMY YOUNG, Passport: 900191694, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 6 AUGUST 2005 to 12 AUGUST 2005, for the purpose of CONDUCTING SITE VISIT AND ASSISTING IN THE PLANNING OF THE TRI-BORDER REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING CHARITIES WORKSHOP. The conta [...]	2005-08-01 14:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KJUS PTER PA
06ASUNCION1000	PARAGUAY: CRISIS WITH BOLIVIA AVERTED, FOR NOW [...] (C) SUMMARY. After a quick Bolivian climb-down over insults directed at Paraguayan President Duarte, Paraguay accepted Bolivia's apology, standing down on its threat to withdraw its Ambassador to Bolivia. Separately, Paraguay's Minister of Defense described the recent border crossing of so [...]	2006-09-28 23:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS MARR PREL PGOV PA BO VE
06ASUNCION1001	PARAGUAY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL PRIORITIES [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-29 00:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PA
06ASUNCION1018	PARAGUAY ON UNSC RACE [...] (C) Ambassador met with FM Ramirez October 3 to urge that Paraguay reconsider its commitment to support Venezuela's UNSC candidacy. Chavez had insulted President Bush and demonstrated no respect for the important role assumed by the Security Council in addressing pressing challenges in rece [...]	2006-10-05 21:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	UNSC PREL GT VE PA
06ASUNCION1020	PARAGUAY REJECTS IMMUNITIES FOR U.S. MILITARY [...] (C) SUMMARY. FM Ruben Ramirez confirmed October 2 press reports that Paraguay had decided to reject A&T status for U.S. participants in military exercises proposed for 2007. He told the Ambassador that the decision had been made on the basis of legal and political considerations. The Ambass [...]	2006-10-05 21:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL MASS KICCPUR PTER PINR BR VZ AR PA
06ASUNCION1023	PARAGUAY SEEKS TO CLARIFY POSTURE ON IMMUNITIES [...] (C) SUMMARY: FM Ramirez told the Ambassador October 6 President Duarte had decided to terminate the extension of immunities to U.S. participants in military exercises after 2006 but conveyed openness to finding a way to continue extending immunities for participants in Medical Readiness Exer [...]	2006-10-06 19:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS KICC PTER PINR VZ BR AR PA
06ASUNCION1024	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION OF [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-10 17:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR ECON PTER
06ASUNCION1027	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY -- Congressional Leader Indicted -- Taking A Bite Out Of Crime -- TIP: Promoting Interconnectivity -- The Queen of Cosmic Peace Visits Asuncion CONGRESSIONAL LEADER INDICTED 2. (C) Paraguay's anti-corruption prosecutor has picked a fight he cannot win. Arnaldo Giuzzio, Chi [...]	2006-10-10 21:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR KWMN
06ASUNCION1028	PARAGUAY: MCC COUNTRY SELECTION AND DELIVERY OF [...] (SBU) The USAID director delivered the MCC Scorecard and talking points to Minister Carlos Walde, President Duarte,s Economic Advisor on Wednesday, October 4. Paraguay,s "performance" against the MCA median on each of the indicator areas related to ruling justly, economic freedom, and investi [...]	2006-10-11 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC PA
06ASUNCION1040	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 7 [...] (U) SUMMARY -- Remittances Hit USD 650 Million -- Paraguayan Export Share to US the Lowest in the Region -- SENAD Money Approved -- Paraguay's Securities Exchange Growing REMITTANCES HIT USD 650 MILLION 2. (U) The InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) announced this week that Paragua [...]	2006-10-13 15:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR ECON ETRD PA
06ASUNCION1051	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON THE CONVENTION ON [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-18 17:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	MCAP PARM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1052	PARAGUAY: TRIPARTITE DEMARCHE ON THE UN [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-18 17:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL KTIA UN PA
06ASUNCION1053	PARAGUAY'S ANTI-DRUG UNIT SEIZES MORE WEAPONS [...] (U) SUMMARY. Paraguay's Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) struck again, landing its third major weapons seizure in two months when it raided the Asuncion home and store of a registered arms dealer October 13. SENAD confiscated 195 firearms, C-4 explosives and approximately 8,000 rounds of amm [...]	2006-10-19 11:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ASEC KCRM PTER SNAR PINR PA
06ASUNCION1054	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1718 [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-19 12:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KNNP KN PARM PA
06ASUNCION1055	PARAGUAY ON UNSC IMPASSE [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-19 20:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	UNSC GT VE PREL PA
06ASUNCION1065	PARAGUAY: REQUEST SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATE [...] (U) This is an action request see para 2. 2. (C) The MFA has sent Post a diplomatic note October 16 requesting U.S. support for Paraguay's candidate, Minister Maria Jose Argana, for the Presidency of the Interamerican Commission on Women. The vote is to take place during the November 13 - [...]	2006-10-20 16:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KWMN UN PA
06ASUNCION1066	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 14 [...] SUMMARY: -- Hunger on the Rise -- Cubas' Mother Appeals for President Bush Support -- Human Rights Court Says GOP Should Pay Victims -- Bank Profits Surge -- Capital Goods Imports Increase -- Defense Spending lowest in Region, Bolivian Concern HUNGER ON THE RISE 2. (U) The Food and A [...]	2006-10-20 16:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL ECON EFIN MCAP MARR PINR
06ASUNCION1071	PARAGUAY: DECLARATION IN OAS ON U.S. BORDER [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-24 21:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PTER SMIG OAS XM MX PA
06ASUNCION1077	PARAGUAY: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONCERN OVER BOLIVIA [...] (U) SUMMARY: Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca visited Paraguay October 19-21 to address concerns about Bolivia's military agreement with Venezuela to build new military bases and increase weapons sales. The Duarte Administration maintains it is satisfied with the Bolivian explana [...]	2006-10-26 14:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PBTS PGOV PINS PNAT MASS MCAP PA BO VE
06ASUNCION1085	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 21 [...] SUMMARY: -- UN Debate on Development and Human Rights -- Global Infancia Holds Forum on Child Pornography -- Vote Count: A Long Night Ahead -- Export Potential -- Safety Awareness -- Cutting-Edge Code of Ethics UN DEBATE ON HUMAN RIGHTS 2. (U) The United Nations Office in Paraguay he [...]	2006-10-27 18:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL ECON AID PA
06ASUNCION1087	PARAGUAY: DRUG LAWYER/COLORADO LEADER KILLED [...] (C) Faustino Villalta, President of the Colorado Party's precinct in Pedro Juan Caballero, was shot and killed October 22 immediately outside his house. Villalta was the defense lawyer of several renowned drug traffickers in the region, bordering Brazil, including Brazilian trafficker Luis C [...]	2006-10-30 11:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM PA PGOV PINR SNAR
06ASUNCION1089	PARAGUAY: ANTI-DRUG UNIT SUCCESS NO ACCIDENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) has taken serious steps to combat illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs by disrupting important cocaine and marijuana trafficking networks in close cooperation with international law enforcement agencies. The arrests of important d [...]	2006-10-30 18:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	ASEC KCRM PTER SNAR PINR PA
06ASUNCION1092	PARAGUAY: ARCHBISHOP CUQUEJO OFFERS GLOOMY FORECAST [...] (U) SUMMARY: Cuquejo, Asuncion's Archbishop, told the Ambassador that President Duarte no longer enjoys wide support because of his inability to deliver on social issues. Cuquejo predicts a post-2008 Presidency by VP Castiglioni would undertake needed reforms, regardless of opposition from wi [...]	2006-10-31 13:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION111	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-01 21:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC UNCND PA
06ASUNCION1113	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 28 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- First Money Laundering Conviction in Paraguayan History -- Senior Military Official Indicted -- Bridging the Digital Divide FIRST MONEY LAUNDERING CONVICTION IN PARAGUAYAN HISTORY 2. (U) Daniel Fretes Ventre, the former Inspector General under President Wasmosy, was s [...]	2006-11-03 19:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PREL ECON AID PA
06ASUNCION1123	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Joseph Bognanno, Diplomatic Passport: 900525202, Clearance:Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 27 - December 1, 2006, for the purpose of working with INL to provide technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks and Fin [...]	2006-11-07 20:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION1130	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER 4 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Journalists March for Enrique Galeano -- Paraguay Ranked 5th Worst in Latin America -- U.N. Tells Paraguay Ratify Arms Trafficking Protocol -- The Royals, Evo and Paraguay JOURNALISTS MARCH FOR ENRIQUE GALEANO 2. (U) The Paraguayan Journalist Union (SPP) organized a [...]	2006-11-09 20:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL PGOV PA VE UR AR BR BO JA SP
06ASUNCION1131	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ISRAEL AT UNGA - OPPOSING [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-11 19:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	IS PREL UNGA PY
06ASUNCION1138	PARAGUAY: UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-13 17:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PY
06ASUNCION1139	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION ELECTION [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-13 17:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	UNGA KWMN
06ASUNCION1148	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC [...] Victor Domingo Romero Villalba 2/19/1978 Concepcin 2. Juan Lorenzo Monges Ramirez 7/1/1980 Asuncin 3. Richard Francisco Martnez Berdejo 7/31/1979 Atyra 4. Octavio Valentn Noguera Chaparro 2/14/1978 Asuncin 5. Ronal Enrique Orlando Paez 8/4/1981 P.J. Cab [...]	2006-11-15 18:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION1151	PARAGUAY: 2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS [...] (U) Paraguay is a principal money laundering center, involving both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. The multi-billion dollar contraband re-export trade that occurs largely on the border shared with Argentina and Brazil the Tri-border Area (TBA) facilitates much of the money laun [...]	2006-11-15 19:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1158	PARAGUAY PERHAPS RETHINKS MILITARY IMMUNITIES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Since officially informing the Embassy in early October that that the Paraguayan government does not intend to renew immunities for US military exercises, domestic criticism of that decision has mounted, spurred by proximity to local elections and concerns re Venezuelan and Boliv [...]	2006-11-16 18:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS MARR KICC PTER PINR BR VZ AR PA
06ASUNCION1162	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- November 19 Elections May Cause Job Loss -- Cuban Refugees Arrive -- TIP Update -- Making the Balance Sheets Work NOVEMBER 19 ELECTIONS MAY CAUSE JOB LOSS 2. (C) The Superior Elections Tribunal (TSJE) has come under a considerable amount of criticism in recent days reg [...]	2006-11-17 16:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN ECON EAID
06ASUNCION1177	PARAGUAY: THE COLORADO PARTY SCORES MAJOR VICTORY [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Colorado Party pulled off a major victory over the opposition in Paraguay's November 19 municipal elections, winning over 70 percent of positions up for vote and embarrassing the oft-divided opposition in the process. This victory boosts President Nicanor Duarte's standing w [...]	2006-11-22 20:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION1186	PARAGUAY: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) - [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-29 13:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL CBW BWC CWC OPCW PA
06ASUNCION119	(C) PARAGUAY: FM PUBLICLY REJECTS NEGOTIATIONS [...] (U) On January 31, local press reported that FM Rachid publicly reiterated the GOP's opposition to an Article 98 agreement. In the context of explaining the limited immunity granted to U.S. military personnel entering Paraguayan territory to participate in training and medical exercises, Rach [...]	2006-02-03 07:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR KICC PINR PA
06ASUNCION1191	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENTIAL REELECTION IS BACK; DUARTE [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of the Colorado Party's routing of the opposition in November 19 municipal elections, President Duarte is laying the groundwork for his reelection in 2008. Regardless of what combination of Congressional approval, Constituent Assembly, and/or national referendum is ul [...]	2006-11-29 23:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV MARR SNAR PINS PA
06ASUNCION1192	PARAGUAY: NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE FIELD STUDIES [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-30 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MOPS PA
06ASUNCION1195	PARAGUAY CONTINUES TO WAFFLE ON WAY AHEAD ON [...] Action Request. See paras. 5. 2. (C) The Ambassador impressed upon Vice President Castiglioni November 27 the need for a GOP decision on the way ahead on military cooperation as regards immunities for U.S. participants. The U.S. had approved $1.1 million in GPOI funds and another $3.5 i [...]	2006-11-30 21:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MASS PTER PA
06ASUNCION1200	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER [...] (U) TABLE OF CONTENTS: -- Oviedo Sentence Confirmed, Prompting Protests -- UN Official Discusses Torture -- Pension Fund President Indicted -- Security Expert Talks About Military Transformation -- Supreme Court Justice Fretes Rejected by Opposition -- Paraguay Ranked an Imperfect Democracy [...]	2006-12-01 18:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL
06ASUNCION1202	PARAGUAY: PRENOTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC USG [...] (C) Key Paraguayan interlocutors November 30 welcomed being informed about the impending U.S. designation of nine individuals and two entities from the TBA associated with Hizballah and conveyed a readiness to explore what Paraguay may be able to do to "embargo" the assets of these individu [...]	2006-12-01 21:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION1203	PARAGUAY: PRENOTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC USG [...] (C) Key Paraguayan interlocutors November 30 welcomed being informed about the impending U.S. designation of nine individuals and two entities from the TBA associated with Hizballah and conveyed a readiness to explore what Paraguay may be able to do to "embargo" the assets of these individu [...]	2006-12-01 21:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KTFN PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION1204	PARAGUAY: SCENE-SETTER FOR 3+1 MEETING [...] (SBU) Summary. Paraguay has taken serious measures to address its reputation as a haven for illicit activity including as regards Ciudad del Este (CDE). It has created special units, often with assistance from and in cooperation with the U.S. including in the context of our MCA Threshold P [...]	2006-12-01 22:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL KCRM SNAR PY
06ASUNCION1208	PARAGUAY: 12 CONVICTED FOR CECILIA CUBAS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Twelve of the 15 individuals charged with the 2004-5 kidnapping and murdering Cecilia Cubas, daughter of former President Raul Cubas, were convicted November 28. Their sentences,released December 1, range from between 10 and 35 years. Several of the defendants have ties to the le [...]	2006-12-04 21:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER PINR KCRM PA CO VE CU
06ASUNCION1221	SUSPECT COURT RULING SPARKS OUTRAGE AND VIOLENCE [...] (U) SUMMARY: A court decision to convict of manslaughter the owners of a supermarket in which 350-plus perished in a fire -- vice the murder charges most Paraguayans clearly sought -- prompted December 5 the worst rioting Asuncion has seen since 1999 riots toppled then-President Cubas. Violenc [...]	2006-12-06 20:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ASEC PINS SNAR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION1225	PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR WHA/BSC DEPUTY DIRECTOR [...] (C) Bruce: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist financing. You come at a parti [...]	2006-12-06 22:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1226	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER 2 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Military Receives Peacekeeping Equipment -- Bond Sale Successful -- Emergency Management Team Visit MILITARY RECEIVES PEACEKEEPING EQUIPMENT 2. (SBU) The Charge signed and officially turned over the final shipment of equipment requested by the Paraguayan Armed Forces P [...]	2006-12-07 20:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1240	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC [...] Cesar Roberto Silguero Lobos 03/24/1971 Asuncisn 2. Mauro Roberto Ramirez Barreto 04/30/1973 San Antonio 3. Eugenio Daniel Segovia Rodrguez 09/11/1971 Asuncisn 4. Edgar Antonio Garay Velsquez 01/17/1968 Yaguaron 5. Reinaldo Delgado Arce 07/14/197 [...]	2006-12-14 13:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION1242	PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL WALKER [...] (SBU) Staffdel Walker: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to highlight U.S. activities focused on combating terrorist financing, disrupting criminal organizations, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting sound economic policies and good governance. You [...]	2006-12-14 19:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1245	PARAGUAY: IDENTIFICATION OF OAS DEMOCRACY [...] (U) In support of the Organization of American States' (OAS) "Democracy Practitioners" program search, Post has identified experts in the following areas of legislative, electoral, and judicial reform; judiciary independence; citizen participation; and other public policy issues. 2. Marta S [...]	2006-12-15 14:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KSUM PHUM PREL OAS PA
06ASUNCION1246	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER 9 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Banking Sector Reform Postponed -- UNICEF Releases Grim Report on Children -- Update on the Last Mile Initiative -- MCA Tax Component Established -- Mayors to Measure BANKING SECTOR REFORM POSTPONED 2. (U) The Central Bank, on December 8, formally postponed the implem [...]	2006-12-15 15:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1248	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Joseph Bognanno, Diplomatic Passport: 900525202, Clearance:Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of December 17-22, 2006, for the purpose of working with INL to provide technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks and Financial Int [...]	2006-12-15 16:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION1251	PARAGUAY RESPONSE: UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTE ON [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-18 20:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PHUM UNAUS PA
06ASUNCION1255	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO TRANSLATION GUIDANCE FOR [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-20 19:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM APER KPAO PA
06ASUNCION1260	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Wins New Term -- ID Director Fired After Robbery -- Promoting Citizen Access to Public Information -- Democracy Survey Results PROMINENT ANTI-CORRUPTION PROSECUTOR WINS NEW TERM 2. (SBU) The Supreme Court unanimously confirmed Anti-Corruption [...]	2006-12-21 21:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1265	GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR - GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST [...] (U) ON DECEMBER 21, 2006, CONSUL MET WITH PARAGUAYAN IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR, ARSENIO ORUE, WHO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A. (SBU) IMMIGRATION DATABASES: 1) (SBU) WHAT COMPUTERIZED IMMIGRATION DATABASES ARE USED TO TRACK ENTRIES AND EXITS? IS THE IMMIGR [...]	2006-12-27 20:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PA
06ASUNCION127	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Duarte and Dominguez Dibb in Tight Race for ANR Presidency -- Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Duarte -- Who Owns the Plane? -- Thousands March to Commemorate the Anniversary of End of Stroessner's Rule ------------------------------------------- [...]	2006-02-04 16:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION1275	PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENTS' CORRUPTION CASES HIGHLIGHT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Seventeen years into its transition to democracy, respect for the rule of law remains an elusive ideal for the Paraguayan justice system. All three of Paraguay's former Presidents in the post-Stroessner era are in various stages of the legal process for multiple financial crime [...]	2006-12-29 16:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON KCRM KCOR PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION1278	PARAGUAY: HIJAZI CASE FACING LEGAL AND POLITICAL [...] (C) SUMMARY. The criminal case against suspected terrorist financier/money launderer Kassem Hijazi is presently stalled, with political pressure being brought to bear on judicial players. An Appellate Court ruled Hijazi should stand trial on tax evasion charges and the trial has been tenta [...]	2006-12-29 17:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PGOV KCRM ECON PA
06ASUNCION1279	PRIEST'S PRESIDENTIAL PROPOSITION PERTURBS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Christmas Day official annoucement by Fernando Lugo, a Catholic priest, that he will run for President of Paraguay in the 2008 elections set off a firestorm of debate within -- and without -- the political establishment over his eligibility, potential support, and prospects. [...]	2006-12-29 19:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM PINR PA
06ASUNCION1280	PRIEST'S PRESIDENTIAL PROPOSITION PERTURBS [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Christmas Day official annoucement by Fernando Lugo, a Catholic priest, that he will run for President of Paraguay in the 2008 elections set off a firestorm of debate within -- and without -- the political establishment over his eligibility, potential support, and prospects. [...]	2006-12-29 19:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KCRM PINR PA
06ASUNCION148	PARAGUAY: INFORMATION ON LATIN AMERICAN DEFENSE [...] (U) The information that follows responds to INR/I Request for Information C-AL5-01594. Answers are keyed to ref A questions. A. (C) The principal impediment to making the Defense Minister more responsible for oversight of the military is the fact that the Defense Minister is not in the op [...]	2006-02-09 20:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PA
06ASUNCION149	PARAGUAY'S LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE ACCUSED OF KILLING [...] (C) Summary: On February 6, an undercover Paraguayan National Police officer was shot and killed by automatic gunfire in an ambush in the Department of Concepcion. The leftist Patria Libre Party (PPL) is accused of the killing in retaliation for the February 5 arrests of several relatives and [...]	2006-02-09 22:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PINR PGOV ASEC KCRM PA CO CU VE
06ASUNCION162	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH VP CASTIGLIONI [...] (C) During the Ambassador,s February 6 introductory call on Vice President Castiglioni, the VP was eager to establish a productive relationship. Castiglioni raised the election of Evo Morales in Bolivia and said that Bolivia,s future is a source of concern given its proximity and the possibili [...]	2006-02-14 14:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM CVIS KCRM PINR BL PA
06ASUNCION166	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- New President of the Supreme Court Selected -- Surge in Domestic Violence Reported -- Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Rise ------------------------------------------- New President of the Supreme Court Selected ------------------------------------------- 2. On 2 [...]	2006-02-14 17:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KWMN PA
06ASUNCION175	BRAZILIANS RECORD PARAGUAYAN MILITARY OFFICIAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 7, a Paraguayan newspaper reported that Paraguayan military officials detained Lt. Colonel Felix Caceres, after his telephone conversation warning a wanted drug trafficker in the Pedro Juan Caballero area of future anti-drug activities was taped by Brazilian Federa [...]	2006-02-16 14:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KCRM PGOV PA
06ASUNCION182	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE ARRESTS [...] SUMMARY: (S//NF) Police officials transferred the six members of the leftist Patria Libre Party, who were arrested on February 5 in connection to the recent seizure of a truck containing weapons and explosives, to Emboscada High Security Prison. Separately, they discovered letters declaring t [...]	2006-02-17 15:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER PREL PINR PGOV ASEC SNAR MARR MASS KCRM

06ASUNCION183	PARAGUAY'S INTERNAL ELECTIONS DISPLAY ITS [...] (SBU) Summary: The campaign for the Colorado Party Presidency and membership on its Executive Board has put on prominent display the dysfuncionality of Paraguay's political process. President Duarte is running for the office of Party President despite his original announcement he had no inten [...]	2006-02-17 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION200	PARAGUAY: DUARTE SCORES HUGE VICTORY IN PARTY [...] (SBU) Summary. President Duarte registered a landslide victory over his chief rival, Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb (ODD) in the 2/19 Colorado Party internal elections. This bolsters Duarte's standing within the Colorado Party and reaffirms his stature as the most important political player in the [...]	2006-02-22 15:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION201	PARAGUAY: MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS ON ANR [...] (C) In the Ambassador's introductory call on Minister of Public Works Jose Alderete, who was also President Duarte's campaign manager for the just concluded ANR internal elections, Alderete said the President's decisive win (with a margin of 31 points) was better than expected and provides Du [...]	2006-02-22 16:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM KCRM ENGR ECON PINR PA
06ASUNCION209	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY [...] (U) Summary: -- Prosecutors Open Investigations on President and Tax Minister -- President Duarte Seeks Proposes Reelection Referendum -- Duarte to Meet with Foreign Leaders --------------------------------------------- ------- Prosecutors Open Investigations on President and Tax Minister [...]	2006-02-24 14:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION210	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON LEFTIST ACTIVITY IN CONCEPCION [...] (U) Summary: Patria Libre Party (PPL) militants blamed for the February 6 murder of a policeman in the Department of Concepcion (ref A) reportedly siphoned off funds transferred from bank accounts in Europe to legitimate campesino organizations. Brazilian authorities provided Paraguayan autho [...]	2006-02-27 11:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER PINR PREL PGOV ASEC SNAR MARR MASS KCRM
06ASUNCION216	PARAGUAY: THE SIXTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) This cable responds to the detailed questions regarding Anti-Trafficking in Persons efforts for Paraguay. OVERVIEW A. Paraguay is a source country for trafficked women and children, many of whom are smuggled across Paraguay's borders into the neighboring countries of Brazil and Arge [...]	2006-02-28 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF PA
06ASUNCION218	PARAGUAY'S INTERIOR MINISTER ON ELECTION, [...] (C) Summary: On 2/27 Interior Minister Rogelio Benitez told Ambassador President Duarte's recent election victory was an historic opportunity to cleanse the Colorado Party (ANR) and pursue Duarte's reform agenda. He highlighted differences between perceptions of insecurity and the reality. H [...]	2006-02-28 20:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PTER PINR ASEC MARR SNAR CVIS KCRM
06ASUNCION231	PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN [...] (U) Assistant Secretary O'Brien, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to advance adoption of anti-money laundering legislation and strengthen cooperation with the GOP in combating corruption, including money laundering and other illicit activity. You come at a s [...]	2006-03-03 20:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PVOV PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION245	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY [...] (U) Summary: -- Agriculture Minister Discusses Priorities -- Police Corruption Alive and Well -- Ambassador Visits Itapua -- Ambassador and Attorney General Discuss Priorities -- Prosecutor Accused of Taking Bribes -- Ambassador and Mayor Seeking U.S. Scholarships ------------------------- [...]	2006-03-07 19:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION247	PARAGUAY: HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH HAMAS [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-07 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PA
06ASUNCION248	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON SIGNING THE THIRD ADDITIONAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-07 20:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC ICRC PHUM PREF PREL SZ PA
06ASUNCION258	PARAGUAY: CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT TESTING PRESIDENT [...] (C) In the Ambassador's introductory call on March 3, Central Bank (BCP) President Monica Perez said that little had changed with respect to the dispute between Perez and the four other BCP Board members (reftels). She said she had accomplished all she could in the current hostile environmen [...]	2006-03-09 13:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL EFIN PINR PA
06ASUNCION263	PARAGUAY SUPPORTS GUATEMALA OVER VENEZUELA IN THE [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-10 11:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UNSC PA
06ASUNCION264	COLOMBIAN VP ON FARC AND VENEZUELA IN PARAGUAY [...] (C) Summary: Colombian Vice President Santos visited Paraguay March 2-3 to advance ongoing security cooperation and assistance initiatives with the GOP. The GOC delegation found President Duarte more open to constructive dialogue than in the past, which they attribute to a recent discovery th [...]	2006-03-10 13:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER SNAR ENRG PINR PA CO VE EC CH AR
06ASUNCION266	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR AND FM RACHID DISCUSS [...] (U) Summary. On 3/7, the Ambassador stressed to FM Rachid the importance the U.S. places on rapid adoption of anti-money laundering legislation. He reminded her that naming corrupt police officer Aristides Cabral Paraguay's police chief would cause serious damage to our relations, particul [...]	2006-03-10 13:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION270	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] (U) Summary: -- MEDRETE: Providing Care for the Poor -- Paraguay First to Ratify Environmental Accord -- Protesters Block Bridge -- Ex-Multibanco Directors Convicted -- GOP Ends Cuban Doctor Program ------------------------------------ MEDRETE: Providing Care for the Poor ---------------- [...]	2006-03-13 14:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION274	PARAGUAY: TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN'S VISIT CREATES NEW [...] Summary. Treasury A/S Patrick O'Brien's visit to Paraguay on 3/8 offered an excellent opportunity to reinforce with key GOP officials, legislators, and business community leaders the importance the U.S. attaches to rapid adoption of a strong anti-money laundering law. All interlocutors stre [...]	2006-03-13 20:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCRM KMCA PA
06ASUNCION29	PARAGUAY: GOP BRISTLES AT CHARGEQS SUPPORT OF CENTRAL [...] (U) After a private meeting between Central Bank President Monica Perez and Charge on January 1, Charge paid an official visit to Perez' office to publicly voice support for Perez' efforts to curb corruption in the Central Bank. Charge's remarks were widely covered in the local press, and met [...]	2006-01-09 21:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PA
06ASUNCION294	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON OAS COUNTERTERRORISM [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-17 16:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER PREL ECON MARR MASS CVIS OAS PA VE
06ASUNCION295	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] (U) Summary: -- 500 Kilograms of Ephedrine Transited Through Paraguay -- Peasant Protest Against Government -- CDE Blockade Raises Tensions, Part 2 --------------------------------------------- -------- 500 Kilograms of Ephedrine Transited Through Paraguay ---------------------------------- [...]	2006-03-17 17:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION296	PARAGUAY: COLORADO INTERNAL ELECTIONS CAUSE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Duarte's huge victory in the 2/19 Colorado Party elections bolstered his standing within the Party but also engendered resentment among supporters of Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb (ODD) as well as the opposition parties. ODD's supporters insist the election was decided by mas [...]	2006-03-17 17:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION325	PARAGUAY'S LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE SHOPPING FOR [...] (C) On 3/21, Spanish DCM Marta de Blas Mayordomo told PolOff and Colombian PolCouns Raul Sanchez that a lawyer representing the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL),whose military wing has ties to the FARC and was responsible for the 2003 kidnapping and murder of a for [...]	2006-03-22 21:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PTER PINR PA CO VZ SP
06ASUNCION330	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] (U) Summary: -- NDF Sidesteps Constitutional Ruling -- Castiglioni View on American Airlines Case -- Congressman Implicated in Disappearance -- Paraguayan Company Linked with Arms-Trafficking ----------------------------------- NDF Sidesteps Constitutional Ruling -------------------------- [...]	2006-03-24 17:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION348	PARAGUAY: LARGE, PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION MARKS [...] SUMMARY: March 29, 30,000-40,000 members of the opposition parties, university students, labor unions, and other organizations united to march in opposition to President Duarte. The protesters objected to a Supreme Court ruling, Duarte's brief assumption of the Colorado presidency, and his [...]	2006-03-30 22:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION349	PARAGUAY DELIVERS ON U.S. REQUEST FOR TRADE DATA [...] During his March 8 meeting with Vice-President Castiglioni, Treasury A/S O'Brien requested the VP's assistance in acquiring trade data from Customs. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) needs this data to facilitate creation of its Trade [...]	2006-03-31 13:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KCRM KCMA KIPR PA
06ASUNCION357	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] (U) Summary: -- Russians Arrested in Paraguay -- Partial Oil and Gas Exploration Setback -- New IMF Program Agreed -- Yby Yau Police Officers Put on Leave -- ICE Conducts Course on Bulk Cash Smuggling ------------------------------------- Russian-Israelis Arrested in Paraguay ------------ [...]	2006-04-04 14:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION358	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH [...] (U) Summary: -- Russians Arrested in Paraguay -- Partial Oil and Gas Exploration Setback -- New IMF Program Agreed -- Yby Yau Police Officers Put on Leave -- ICE Conducts Course on Bulk Cash Smuggling ----------------------------- Russians Arrested in Paraguay ---------------------------- [...]	2006-04-04 14:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION371	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 1-7, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- USTDA Explores Paraguay Projects -- Carlos Slim Sees Opportunity in Paraguay -- Press Alleges Minister Walde Influenced -- MEDRETE Concepcion Ends -- Asuncion Opens Abuse Shelter -- Supreme Court Avoids Ruling Against Duarte -------------------------------- USTDA Explo [...]	2006-04-10 11:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION391	PARAGUAY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-12 16:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR OPDC PREL PHUM UNGA PA
06ASUNCION392	PARAGUAY: HATTEM BARAKAT SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS [...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: On April 10, a Paraguayan court sentenced Hattem Barakat to six years in prison on charges of aggravated production and use of documents containing false information. Barakat is the brother of Assad Ahmad Barakat, who was convicted in 2003 of tax evasion and is currently s [...]	2006-04-12 18:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER KCRM PINR PREL PGOV PA
06ASUNCION403	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-20 21:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION404	PARAGUAY: LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE SUSPECTED IN [...] (U) Summary: On April 18, a group of 12 heavily armed men and women assaulted a police station in the Department of Concepcion, critically wounding a policeman posted there and burning the police station to the ground. A second policeman identified one of the assailants as the brother of a mem [...]	2006-04-20 21:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINR PA
06ASUNCION406	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-21 12:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION408	PARAGUAY: COMPREHENSIVE TALKING POINTS ON THE [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-21 14:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG ETTC KNNP KSCA PARM PREL IN PA
06ASUNCION409	PARAGUAY HOSTS ENERGY MINI-SUMMIT WITH BOLIVIA, [...] (C) Summary. On 4/19, Paraguay hosted a mini-summit with the Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Venezuela at which it signed two integration accords promoting greater energy cooperation, including establishment of a binational gas pipeline between Bolivia and Paraguay and the dredging of th [...]	2006-04-21 16:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV ENRG ECON PA
06ASUNCION410	PARAGUAY HOSTS ENERGY MINI-SUMMIT WITH BOLIVIA, [...] (C) Summary. On 4/19, Paraguay hosted a mini-summit with the Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Venezuela at which it signed two integration accords promoting greater energy cooperation, including establishment of a binational gas pipeline between Bolivia and Paraguay and the dredging of th [...]	2006-04-21 16:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ENRG ECON PA
06ASUNCION413	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-24 12:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION430	PARAGUAY: CATHOLIC CHURCH TAKES ON DUARTE ON [...] (U) SUMMARY: Late last year, the Catholic Church, including leading Bishops, sharply criticized the Duarte Administration, in particular for its handling of the economy, its failure to address persistent poverty and its implication in corruption. Through the early part of the year, the Church [...]	2006-04-26 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA VE BO
06ASUNCION432	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Paraguayan ID Duplication Being Purged -- Paraguay Confronts Child Pornography -- Prosecutor Sentenced to Six Years -------------------------------------- Paraguayan ID Duplication Being Purged -------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 4/18, the Superior Electi [...]	2006-04-26 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION433	PARAGUAY: CATHOLIC CHURCH TAKES ON DUARTE ON [...] (U) SUMMARY: Late last year, the Catholic Church, including leading Bishops, sharply criticized the Duarte Administration, in particular for its handling of the economy, its failure to address persistent poverty and its implication in corruption. Through the early part of the year, the Church [...]	2006-04-26 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA VE BO
06ASUNCION445	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT REPLACES MILITARY LEADERS IN [...] (SBU) Summary: On April 23, President Duarte replaced the commanders of the three military services and several other senior military leaders, including Colonel Heriberto Galeano, the controversial Commander of the Presidential Escort Regiment. He did not replace Military Forces Commander Gen [...]	2006-04-28 12:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR MARR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION446	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL [...] (U) SUMMARY: --AMB Meets with Colorado Leadership --UTE Seizes Pirated Goods --Ten Generals Retired, Galeano Delayed --TIP Traffickers Arrested in CDE --OTA Meets with Minister Bergen --President Replaces Agriculture Minister ---------------------------------- AMB Meets with Colorado Lead [...]	2006-04-28 15:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KCRM SNAR KWMN SMIG PA SP
06ASUNCION447	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO IRAN'S CANDIDACY TO UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-28 15:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KUNR PHUM UNHRC PREL PA
06ASUNCION479	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 30- [...] (U) SUMMARY: --Demonstration on May Day --Patria Libre Members Captured --19 Rescued from Brothel in Spain --Exploiting Children --Taiwanese President Visits Paraguay ------------------------ Demonstration on May Day ------------------------ 2. (U) On 5/1, approximately 5,000 member [...]	2006-05-08 20:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG TW PA
06ASUNCION490	PARAGUAY ON SWISS CONFERENCE AMENDMENTS TO THIRD [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-10 14:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC ICRC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA
06ASUNCION491	PARAGUAY ON SIGNATURE AND RATIFICATION OF THE 2005 [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-10 14:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PA
06ASUNCION492	PARAGUAY: WHA/SMALLPOX DEMARCHE DEILVERED [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-10 15:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC TBIO WHO PA
06ASUNCION495	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT DUARTE SUPPORTS CENTRAL BANK [...] (C) President Duarte has demonstrated with action his rhetoric supporting economic reform by forcing the resignation of three members of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank (BCP),handing a major victory to Monica Perez, BCP President, in what had been a bitter struggle between her and [...]	2006-05-10 18:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL EFIN PINR PA
06ASUNCION503	PARAGUAY'S INCIPIENT INSURGENCY: A KEY MOMENT FOR [...] (C) The involvement of militant members of the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL) in two high-profile kidnappings (refs D and E),the murders of two policemen (refs C and F),and an assault on a rural police station (ref A) are evidence of a small militant leftist mov [...]	2006-05-12 14:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER PINR MARR MASS PA CO VE CU
06ASUNCION507	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 7-13, [...] SUMMARY: -- Paraguay Signs $35 Million Threshold Program -- VP Hosts Conference on Nuclear Security -- Another Patria Libre Member Captured -- Ambassador Attends Book Fair -------------------------------------------- Paraguay Signs $35 Million Threshold Program ---------------------------- [...]	2006-05-12 18:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR PHUM PARM ENRG MCAP MNUC PA
06ASUNCION536	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 13-19, [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Duarte Visits Vienna, Brussels, and Paris -- Defense Commission Supports US Military Exercises -- Cubas Suspects Seek Refuge in Bolivia ----------------------------------------- Duarte Visits Vienna, Brussels, and Paris ---------------------------------------- [...]	2006-05-23 18:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION553	PARAGUAY: ENGLISH WORKS - MICRO-SCHOLARSHIPS PILOT [...] Summary: Embassy Asuncion,s home-grown micro-scholarship program to put underprivileged high school kids in Bi-National Center English language programs is effusively received by all sectors of society. Post encourages Undersecretary Hughes to support funding to continue and expand similar [...]	2006-05-30 19:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA SCUL
06ASUNCION558	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 20-26, [...] SUMMARY: -- Ex-Prosecutor Convicted of Theft -- Military Holds Human Rights Leadership Meeting -- Congress is Perceived as Most Corrupt in Government -------------------------------- Ex-Prosecutor Convicted of Theft -------------------------------- 2. (U) On 4/20, former prosecutor and [...]	2006-05-31 15:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR KWMN KCRM SMIG PA
06ASUNCION563	PARAGUAY ON U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-31 21:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PA
06ASUNCION568	REPORT ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND [...] Summary: Vice-Consul interviewed four individuals working in Paraguay's correctional system to obtain information on prisons and the criminal justice system. There are 13 correctional facilities in Paraguay housing approximately 5,000 inmates. Jails are overcrowded and inmates live in squ [...]	2006-06-01 20:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC CASC CMGT PA
06ASUNCION576	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 27 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Lugo Calls for Another Protest -- Soccer Diplomacy -- Galeano May Be Prosecuted -- TSJE Says Voting Machines Transparent ------------------------------ Lugo Calls for Another Protest ------------------------------ 2. (U) On 6/7, Monsignor Fernando Lugo and the group Cit [...]	2006-06-05 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL KCRM PA
06ASUNCION578	PARAGUAY: FY-2007 CERTIFICATION REPORT [...] Below find Post's submission on host government cooperation on counternarcotics efforts based on the Benchmarks identified in reftel B. Counternarcotics ---------------- 2. The United State Government (USG) asked the Government of Paraguay (GOP) to continue to keep pressure on major i [...]	2006-06-05 20:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PGOV KCRM PA
06ASUNCION589	PARAGUAY: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ASSESSMENT REPORT [...] (U) This is an action request; see para 10. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The USD 155K that post received in FY-2004 has played an important role in helping Paraguay combat its TIP problem, particularly in the areas of prevention and protection. However, post anticipates these funds running out by the end [...]	2006-06-07 17:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM KWMN SMIG PA
06ASUNCION590	PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL BANTZ CRADDOCK [...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time as we prepare to submit a new request to the GOP to establish [...]	2006-06-07 17:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION600	PARAGUAY: BRAZIL REBUFFS GOP BID TO EXTEND [...] Brazil extradited Lebanese citizen Assad Barakat to Paraguay on tax evasion charges in March 2003. In June 2003, he was convicted and sentenced to six years. Shortly thereafter, Paraguay requested an extension of his extradition so that he could be prosecuted on charges of bank fraud. 2 [...]	2006-06-08 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KCRM PA
06ASUNCION602	PARAGUAY: COURT SENTENCES FORMER PRESIDENT [...] SUMMARY: On June 5 a court sentenced former President Gonzalez Macchi to six years in prison for his involvement in the illegal transfer of USD 16 million from a liquidated bank in 2000. Five others were also convicted in separate hearings for their involvement in the case. This is the big [...]	2006-06-09 14:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL KJUS PA
06ASUNCION605	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 3 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ambassador Signs Environmental Agreement -- Duarte Plans Meeting with Ministers on MCA -- Coordinating Anti-TIP Efforts -- Paraguay's Ambassador to Argentina Removed ---------------------------------------- Ambassador Signs Environmental Agreement ------------------------ [...]	2006-06-13 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PA
06ASUNCION624	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 10 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Donation of Internet to the Interior -- Lugo to form a united opposition -- Anti-U.S. Conference Held in Asuncion ------------------------------------ Donation of Internet to the Interior ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 6/14 the Ambassador and USAID repres [...]	2006-06-19 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA PGOV PREL KCRM
06ASUNCION629	PARAGUAY: RENEWAL OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1540 [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-19 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER PA
06ASUNCION634	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE FOR PROFESSOR RUTH WEDGEWOOD'S [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-21 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM US UNHRC
06ASUNCION648	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 17 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain -- Government Apologizes for the Deaths of Two Minors -- Illegally Imported Chemicals --------------------------------------- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain --------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 6/19, local p [...]	2006-06-26 20:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PA PGOV PREL SMIG SNAR
06ASUNCION649	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain -- Government Apologizes for the Deaths of Two Minors in the Military -- SENAD Intercepted Illegally Imported Chemicals --------------------------------------- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain ----------------------------- [...]	2006-06-26 20:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM KWMN PA PGOV PREL SMIG SNAR
06ASUNCION667	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 24 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Bombing at Tacumbu Prison -- Presentation of Latest Drug Survey -- GOP to Speed up Privatization -- Ambassador Escapes Sexual Assault Case -- UNACE Claims Senate Presidency ------------------ Bombing at Tacumbu ------------------ 2. (U) On 6/25, prisoners attempted t [...]	2006-06-30 13:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON KCRM KWMN PA
06ASUNCION672	PARAGUAY: BRAZILIAN DRUG TRAFFICKER APPREHENDED [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-03 15:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KCRM SNAR PA BR
06ASUNCION681	PARAGUAY: COCAINE SEIZED AND POLITICIAN'S SON [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 6/25, Paraguayan law enforcement officials seized 195 kg of cocaine in Bella Vista Norte, arrested five men, and impounded the airplane used in transporting the drugs. Agents of the National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) worked with Paraguay's antinarcotics SIPDIS pro [...]	2006-07-03 21:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM SNAR PGOV BR PA
06ASUNCION683	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] No summary [...]	2006-07-05 18:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION684	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] Bruno Socrates Monges Asuncin 19-Apr-71 Gomez 2. Ismael Alcides Romero Yabebyry 3-Aug-77 3. Alfirio Romero Muoz Laureles 3-Nov-79 4. Didilfo Vazquez Alfonso Cnel Martnez 9-Dec-66 5. Carlos Rey Cardozo Paraguar 6-Jan-73 6. Edgar Isabelino [...]	2006-07-05 18:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION689	PARAGUAY: SOUTHCOM COMMANDER CRADDOCK SUPPORTS [...] (SBU) Summary. Southcom Commander General Bantz Craddock visited Paraguay 6/26-6/29, ostensibly to observe the Fuerzas Commando competition for anti-terror units from 14 countries including the U.S., but took advantage of the trip to meet with Paraguay's Vice-President, Minister of Defense, [...]	2006-07-06 15:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER KCRM MASS PA
06ASUNCION701	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 1 - 7 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- National Indigenous Movement -- Sexual Harassment in Military Academy -- 1,500 Paraguayan Prostitutes in Spain -- Fiscal Adjustment Law Effects Positive on Economy -- Drug Judge Talks with Ambassador about Safety ---------------------------- National Indigenous Movement [...]	2006-07-10 14:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN KCRM PA SP
06ASUNCION708	PARAGUAY: DUARTE SPEAKS TO CONGRESS; OPPOSITION [...] (U) SUMMARY: During his two-hour State of the Nation speech President Nicanor Duarte Frutos discussed progress his government had made in tackling the country's problems. He also displayed two very different approaches for dealing with the opposition. On the one hand, Duarte challenged the o [...]	2006-07-10 19:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PA
06ASUNCION711	PARAGUAY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH [...] On July 7, A/DCM delivered reftel points and the White House statement on the North Korean missile launch to Ceferino Valdez, the Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Later that same day, Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a press state [...]	2006-07-11 14:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM KNNP KN PA
06ASUNCION729	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 8 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Cocaine Seizure and Arrest of Trafficker's Son -- Judges Renounce Their Political Parties -- Lugo Will Not Run in 2008 --------------------------------------------- - Cocaine Seizure and Arrest of Trafficker's Son --------------------------------------------- - 2. (U) On [...]	2006-07-15 14:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION730	PARAGUAY: UNCTC VISIT LENDS MOMENTUM TO KEY [...] Summary. The visit by UNCTC Executive Director Javier Ruperez has lent new momentum to prospects for key legislation that will satisfy Paraguay's counterterror obligations. Upon conclusion of his trip, Ruperez ventured that we are at "the beginning of the end" in terms of Paraguay's prospec [...]	2006-07-15 17:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER KCRM PA
06ASUNCION731	PARAGUAY: SENATOR CORNYN VISITS TRI-BORDER REGION [...] SUMMARY: Senator John Cornyn-R Texas visited the tri-border area of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina on July 1-3. In Brazil, Cornyn met with Brazilian Revenue officials to discuss their challenges in dealing with contraband and illicit goods transported over the Friendship Bridge that connects [...]	2006-07-17 11:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP PGOV PREL ETRD PTER EFIN PA
06ASUNCION732	PARAGUAY - RAPID GROWTH OF MAQUILA SECTOR [...] Exports from Paraguayan maquilas (low-tax, export-oriented manufacturing or service businesses) are growing rapidly. From 2006 through 2007, the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) expects to receive over USD 40 million in additional foreign investment in the sector. Paraguay s [...]	2006-07-17 11:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD EINV BEXP KMCA PA
06ASUNCION743	PARAGUAY: BCP PRESIDENT BLOCKING HSBC PURCHASE OF [...] (C) On July 13, Central Bank President Monica Perez sought a meeting with the Ambassador to explain why she was holding up the ongoing attempt by HSBC Group to purchase the local branch of Lloyds TSB. Perez is insisting that HSBC provide a home office guarantee of the local bank,s operations, [...]	2006-07-18 20:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PA PINR PREL
06ASUNCION748	PARAGUAY: HOSTILITIES IN MIDDLE EAST RAISE JEWISH [...] (C) SUMMARY: The confrontation of hostilities in the Middle East has raised concerns among the Jewish population and heightened security awareness. On 7/17, the A/POL met with Jack Fleischman, Dr. Enrique Cegla and Ricardo Abraham, member of the B'nai B'rith Paraguay executive committee, to d [...]	2006-07-21 12:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PINR PTER
06ASUNCION749	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 15 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ambassador Donates Computers for TIP -- Poor Children Forced into Shelters -- 60 Percent of Adolescents Out of School ------------------------------------ Ambassador Donates Computers for TIP ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 7/20, the Ambassador donated fou [...]	2006-07-21 13:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM SMIG KWMN PA
06ASUNCION750	PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR BRIGADIER GENERAL OLIVER [...] (C) Brigadier General Oliver J. Mason, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, emergency management, social reforms and other areas of cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political a [...]	2006-07-21 13:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION753	TRANSPARENCY PARAGUAY 2005 CORRUPTION REPORT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Transparency Paraguay's second annual National Survey on Corruption for the year 2005, which was presented to the press on 5/24, is an evaluation of Paraguayan citizen perceptions of corruption in their country. Overall public opinion indicated that a vast majority view Paraguay a [...]	2006-07-24 14:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL SOCI ECON
06ASUNCION757	PARAGUAY: PEACEKEEPING FORCE MAY GET BRAZILIAN [...] (C) On 6/28, Pol Couns learned of the possibility that Brazil would be supporting a team of Paraguayan Peacekeepers for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Haiti. Post has confirmed that Brazil approved USD 1.7 million for the Paraguayan Military forces. The funds are designated to be used to r [...]	2006-07-24 18:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PINR MCAP MOPS MARR PA BR
06ASUNCION766	PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) In a July 24 meeting with Foreign Minister Rachid, the Ambassador expressed concern over Mercosur,s apparent ideological shift. Rachid agreed, and placed great hope that Mexico will join as an associate member to bring needed &responsibility8 to the bloc, although she credited Lula with b [...]	2006-07-27 16:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PREL PINR MARR PGOV XR VE PA
06ASUNCION768	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 22 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Growing Protests in CDE -- Couple Accused of Trafficking Children to Spain -- IMF Director Compliments Paraguay's Performance ----------------------- Growing Protests in CDE ----------------------- 2. (SBU) On 7/21, Embassy sources reported that approximately 600 prot [...]	2006-07-28 15:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM PA SP BO
06ASUNCION77	PARAGUAY: THE OPPOSITION'S DEBILITATING [...] (C) Summary: Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party has dominated the country's political system for several decades by means of a political machine that it sustains through patronage and effective control of the Executive, the judiciary, and numerous state-run enterprises. Pervasive corruption, we [...]	2006-01-23 12:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PINR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION772	PARAGUAY: 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH LEVEL [...] (U) Post has learned that the following Paraguayan Government Officials are planning to attend the 61st UN General Assembly in September 2006: A. President Nicanor Duarte Frutos Arrival and departure dates have not been finalized. At this time it is not known if 1st Lady Gloria Solaec [...]	2006-07-31 20:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA PY
06ASUNCION783	PARAGAUY: PREPARATION OF THE UN HIGH LEVEL [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-02 18:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF SMIG UNGA PA
06ASUNCION789	COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PROPOSED MAP PROCUREMENT [...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Judith Monte, Diplomatic Passport: 900442164, Clearance:TS, for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 14-20, 2006, for the purpose of Map Procurement Mission. The conrol officer for the visit is Sterling Tilley, Jr., office tel.: 011-59 [...]	2006-08-03 18:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION79	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY [...] (U) Results of a new poll conducted by the Opinion Studies Cabinet (GEO) and sponsored by news daily, La Nacion, indicate approval ratings of the Duarte Administration remain low. -- 35.6 percent of those polled affirmed that Duarte's governance is either "bad or very bad," compared with 36. [...]	2006-01-23 23:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PA CO
06ASUNCION795	REPORT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SYSTEM IN PARAGUAY [...] Summary: Vice-Consul conducted an assessment of Paraguay's mental health treatment resources using interviews and a site visit. There are 31 publicly funded treatment centers scattered throughout the country. At these public facilities no one is turned away for inability to pay. There are [...]	2006-08-04 11:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	CASC CMGT PA
06ASUNCION797	PARAGUAY: TIP VICTIMS RECOUNT THEIR EXPERIENCES [...] SUMMARY: On 7/20, A/Pol and Pol Intern met with Graciela Zelaya, Director of the Office of Women's Support and the Center for Trafficking Victims in the Secretariat of Women's Issues, to discuss the parameters for a meeting with three recently repatriated victims. POL had requested the meeting [...]	2006-08-04 12:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV SMIG PREL KWMN PA
06ASUNCION804	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 29 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- USAID Project Yields Positive Results -- CAPSTONE Visits Paraguay -- Dirty Paraguayan Deputy on the Defensive -- Police, Drugs Involved in Kidnapping ------------------------------------- USAID Project Yields Positive results ------------------------------------- 2. ( [...]	2006-08-07 20:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR MASS MCA PA
06ASUNCION808	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LONG-TERM COMMITMENT [...] (C) On 8/7, PolCouns discussed reftel (a) points with Amb. Mario Sandoval, the MFA's Director General for Multilateral Affairs. Sandoval noted Paraguay has 3 peacekeepers in Haiti and stressed the GOP's support for the continuation of the Haiti mission. Sandoval was cynical about the inspi [...]	2006-08-07 22:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPKO UNSC HA PA
06ASUNCION809	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-08 12:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER MOPS UN IS PY
06ASUNCION828	PARAGUAY: CONTROVERSY OVER OPERATION CONDOR RISES [...] On 8/4, PolOff, representing the Ambassador, attended a presentation by Professor Marcial Riquelme, a Professor of Sociology at Kansas State University, held at the Committee of Churches for Emergency Assistance (CIPAE) but organized by the Truth and Justice Commission. Riquelme's presentation [...]	2006-08-10 11:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AINF PHUM PGOV PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION832	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 5 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Finance Ministry Avoids Labor Strike -- Take 3 Steps and Dig Here -- Another Narco-Trafficker Captured -- Bomb Threat at Local Country Club ------------------------------------ Finance Ministry Avoids Labor Strike ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 8/9, Eile [...]	2006-08-11 16:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA

06ASUNCION852	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 12 [...] (U) Summary -- Senate Passes TFCA -- SENAD Seizes Illegal Weapons -- President Signs Decree to Create New Customs Unit -- Supreme Court Rejects Case Against American Airlines -- Stroessner Goes Out on Top ---------------------- Senate Passes TFCA ------------------ 2. (U) On 8/17, [...]	2006-08-18 18:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL ECON EINV KMCA PTER KCRM PY
06ASUNCION862	PARAGUAY: DUARTE SHIFTS CABINET AGAIN [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Duarte's Secretary, Carlos Liseras, announced August 21 a Presidential reorganization of the cabinet. Three of Duarte's cabinet ministers are out: Foreign Minister Leila Rachid is replaced by Ruben Ramirez Lezcano; Minister of Industry and Commerce Raul Vera Bogado is r [...]	2006-08-23 01:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON PINR PA
06ASUNCION867	PARAGUAY TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE TO THE UN HUMAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-25 18:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM US UNHRC PY
06ASUNCION869	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 19 [...] (U) Summary -- AMISRAEL March for Peace -- ODC Sponsors Boston Trip -- DCM Visits Yacyreta Dam and Military ------------------------ AMISRAEL March for Peace ------------------------ 2. (U) AMISRAEL Paraguay, an NGO that supports Israel and peace in the Middle East, held a march for [...]	2006-08-25 18:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PHUM MASS PY
06ASUNCION871	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] Miguel Angel Martinez 29 Sep 1952 Horqueta 2. Graciano Federico Antunez Barrios 28 Oct 1959 Asuncion 3. Jose Domingo Lezcano Chavez 19 Mar 1966 Asuncion SOUTHCOM 2006 Military Justice Reform Conference in Miami, FL 4. Emiliano Rojas Ramos 06 Oct 1967 Bo [...]	2006-08-28 20:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION872	(U) WESTERN HEMISPHERE IMMIGRATION SYSTEMS [...] (U) ON AUGUST 17, 2006, CONSUL MET WITH PARAGUAYAN IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR, ARSENIO ORUE, WHO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A. (U) NATIONAL IMMIGRATION DATABASE: 1) (SBU) WHAT COMPUTERIZED IMMIGRATION DATABASES ARE USED TO TRACK ENTRIES AND EXITS? IS THE IMMI [...]	2006-08-28 20:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINR CVIS KFRD PINS PTER PA
06ASUNCION890	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 26 [...] (U) SUMMARY -- TFCA Awaits Duarte Approval -- 50,000 March for Children -- Breakout at Emboscada Prison --------------------------- TFCA Awaits Duarte Approval --------------------------- Â [...]	2006-09-01 16:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KCRM PA
06ASUNCION90	PARAGUAY: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A [...] Action request: See para. 7. 2. SUMMARY. Corruption in Paraguay is an endemic problem that many Paraguayans characterize as cultural. Post is using INL funds effectively to develop law enforcement initiatives to address the problem of corruption, particularly as it relates to Paraguayan [...]	2006-01-26 20:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR KJUS PREL PGOV EAID PA
06ASUNCION903	NEW PARAGUAYAN FOREIGN MINISTER GETS DOWN TO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Cason met August 25 with Paraguay,s new Foreign Minister, Ruben Ramirez Lezcano Among the topics were discussed access to U.S. markets, visa reciprocity, Cuban refugees, U.S. military exercises and the upcoming UNGA meeting. President Duarte and FM Ramirez will bot [...]	2006-09-06 14:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CVIS ECON UNGA ETRD PINR PGOV MARR PY
06ASUNCION909	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO NEW UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAM [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-06 23:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREF SOCI PA
06ASUNCION910	PARAGUAY: CABINET MEMBERS [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-07 11:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PINR PGOV PA
06ASUNCION919	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE FOR ATTENDEES OF NAM SUMMIT [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-08 17:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNGA PTER PHUM CU PA
06ASUNCION920	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Supreme Court May Modify Ethics Code -- Airline Industry Developments -- Six Percent Commission Bill in Congress -- Taiwan Donates USD 3 Million -- Ambassador Calls on new Minister of Industry and Commerce -- Ambassador Calls on new Minister of Agriculture -- Ambassador Dis [...]	2006-09-08 18:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
06ASUNCION931	PARAGUAY "VALE LA PENA" [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met August 31 with Paraguay's new Minster of Tourism, Liz Rosanna Cramer Campos. They discussed marketing strategies to attract tourists to Paraguay, American Airlines and the Tourism Law, the problematic airline situation in Paraguay and visas for American citizens. [...]	2006-09-12 18:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV EAIR ETRD CVIS PINR PA
06ASUNCION949	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC [...] Luis Anibal Cabo De Vila police records indicate accused of extortion and is prohibited to leave Paraguay. 2. Antonio Aristides Florencianez Gibbons police records indicate disorderly conduct and death threats made in 1990. cate disorderly conduct and death threats made in 1990. 3. Jorge Ri [...]	2006-09-15 15:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION95	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY [...] (U) Summary -------------- -- GOP and Morocco Sign Agreement to Facilitate Bilateral Investment and Relations -- Preparations for Election Not Easy -- Child Pornography Bill Becomes Law --------------------------------------------- ----------- GOP and Morocco Sign Agreement to Facilitate [...]	2006-01-30 15:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION950	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- TIP Victim Return, Trafficker Captured -- Development Program for Women Announced -- Case of Accomplices of Mendes Mesquita Back on Track -- Willie Earns Big Bones In Drug Seizures TIP VICTIM RETURNED, TRAFFICKER CAPTURED 2. (U) Paraguayan police arrested Bolivian cit [...]	2006-09-15 16:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM SMIG KWMN KCRM SNAR ECON PA
06ASUNCION971	PARAGUAY ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695 [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-21 19:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM PREL KNNP MUNC WMD KPAO PTER KN KS PA
06ASUNCION983	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT'S REELECTION OBSESSION [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Duarte's obsession with reelection served as backdrop for the opposition's rejection of several of his significant initiatives before Congress. Neither side is keen on reaching a reconciliation with municipal elections only two months away. Our agenda hangs in the ba [...]	2006-09-25 20:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR ECON ETRD MARR KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION986	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-26 18:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PHUM ECON SNAR KCRM MASS BO PA
06ASUNCION992	PARAGUAY: THE CHANGING RELATIONS WITH BOLIVIA [...] SUMMARY: (U) Paraguayan media September 27 trumpet charges by Bolivian Interior Vice Minister Puente that Paraguayan President Duarte is "a liar" FM Ramirez publicly told a midmorning radio call-in show that unless Bolivia withdraws such baseless accusations Paraguay will "withdraw the ambas [...]	2006-09-27 21:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS MARR PREL PGOV PA BO VE
06ASUNCION999	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY -- If you Fail To Compete... -- Try a Winning Formula -- MANG Commander Visits Paraguay -- Paraguay Signs INL Amendment IF YOU FAIL TO COMPETE... 2. (U) Paraguay fares among the worst in the world - ranking 106th in a list of 125 countries surveyed (in 2005 Paraguay was [...]	2006-09-28 21:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON SNAR MASS PA
07ASUNCION101	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE FEBRUARY 3 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Pucheta New Supreme Court Chief Justice -- Senator Morinigo in Intensive Care; Driver Dead -- Senate Approves Peacekeepers for Cyprus -- Paraguay Second-Least Competitive Country in Americas -- IPR Unit Attacked in Press PUCHETA NEW SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE 2. (C) S [...]	2007-02-09 18:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON EINV MCAP MOPS PA
07ASUNCION1010	RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION [...] (U) The primary contacts for Embassy Asuncion as requested in reftel are: -- Embassy Asuncion Telephone number (Post 1): dialing from US: 011 595 21 213-715 x2210, dialing within Asuncion: 213-715 x2210, dialing within Paraguay: 021 213-715 x2210; -- Ambassador James C. Cason: 011 595 2 [...]	2007-12-10 12:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PA
07ASUNCION1011	MAINTAINING MCC MOMENTUM IN PARAGUAY [...] (U) US Embassy Asuncion Country Team endorses Ambassador Danilovich?s recommendation to the MCC Board that Paraguay be considered for a proposed Stage II MCC Threshold Program. Our support is based on progress made under Paraguay?s current Threshold program, its empirical advances on the MCC [...]	2007-12-10 14:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL PA
07ASUNCION1014	LIBERAL PARTY PRIMARY TOO CLOSE TO CALL [...] (U) Paraguay's Christian Democrat Party (PDC) and the Liberal Party (PLRA) held separate primaries December 9. The former confirmed ex-Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo's presidential candidacy (on behalf of the Patriotic Alliance for Change coalition) and the latter attempted to name his runnin [...]	2007-12-10 20:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION1020	PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR [...] (U) Post reports the following information per reftel on the worst forms of child labor in Paraguay. 2. (SBU) Laws and regulations proscribing the worst forms of child labor: A) What laws have been promulgated on child labor? Are there exceptions to the minimum age law? -- The 1993 L [...]	2007-12-12 10:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EINV ETRD PHUM SOCI PA
07ASUNCION1023	A POSITIVE STEP AGAINST CORRUPTION-TRAVEL VOUCHER [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: A process that began in July ended December 6 with the indictment of 37 officials from the Customs Investigative Unit for falsifying travel vouchers. The Internal Investigative Unit's Coordinator in the Ministry of Finance, Patricia Marchewka, initiated the investigation in Jul [...]	2007-12-13 12:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV ECPS PREL PA
07ASUNCION1031	PARAGUAY'S COUNTERDRUG AGENCY UNDER INVESTIGATION [...] (U) Economic crimes prosecutor Arnaldo Giuzzio opened a formal investigation of members of Paraguay's National Counternarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) December 7 regarding alleged irregularities involving a food services contract. Giuzzio confiscated SENAD files pertaining to the alleged failure [...]	2007-12-14 19:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SNAR PREL PA
07ASUNCION1043	COLORADO PRIMARY: OVELAR EDGING OUT CASTIGLIONI? [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Colorado Party, with over 1.6 million registered voters and over 60 years in power in Paraguay, held its primary December 16. President Duarte's handpicked successor, Blanca Ovelar, has a slim lead of approximately 8,000 votes over former Vice President Luis Castiglioni, with [...]	2007-12-17 11:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION1045	BELOVED FATHERLAND PARTY CONFIRMS FADUL'S CANDIDACY [...] (U) Paraguay's business-oriented Beloved Fatherland Party (PPQ) held its primary December 16, confirming the unopposed candidacy of Pedro Fadul for president and Ronald Dietze for vice president. Approximately 40 percent of the PPQ's 9,908 registered voters turned out to select the party's ca [...]	2007-12-18 10:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION1048	COLORADO PRIMARY UPDATE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Castiglioni campaign insiders report that electoral certificates for all 5,533 Colorado Party polling stations show Castiglioni has a razor-thin 3,800 vote lead over "oficialista" former Education Minister Blanca Ovelar for the Colorado Party presidential nomination. The formal vo [...]	2007-12-18 13:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION1057	PUBLIC VIEWS DUARTE ADMINISTRATION MOST CORRUPT IN [...] (U) SUMMARY: Transparency International/Paraguay's (TP) 2007 corruption survey indicated that the public considers the Duarte administration the most corrupt since 1997. The survey published a variety of corruption indicators revealing that Paraguayans' primary concerns are corruption, unemp [...]	2007-12-21 10:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ECON PA
07ASUNCION1069	PARAGUAYAN CONGRESS PASSES NEW PENAL CODE [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-28 09:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SNAR PREL PA
07ASUNCION1076	CONTROVERSY OVER COLORADO PARTY PRIMARY CONTINUES [...] (C) Pre-candidate Luis Castiglioni won the Colorado Party re-vote of one Asuncion polling station December 30. The re-vote was held because the December 16 Colorado Party primary at this location was marred by fraud and violence. Despite a strong police presence, there were further incidents o [...]	2007-12-31 14:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION119	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE NOMINATION [...] (U) Post nominates Senator Ana Maria Mendoza de Acha, the 2nd Vice President of the Paraguayan Senate. Acha has championed women,s issues, human rights, trafficking in persons, education and prison reform since she entered the Congress in 2003. Acha is a member of the center-right Patria Que [...]	2007-02-14 20:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PREL KPAO
07ASUNCION128	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE FEBRUARY 10 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Paraguayan Prostitutes Detained in Spain -- Stroessner Era PNP Commissioner Sentenced -- Poor Conditions in Tacumbu for Prisoners -- Dengue Fever Update PARAGUAYAN PROSTITUTES DETAINED IN SPAIN 2. (U) Spanish authorites raided a brothel in Cuenca, Spain, February 3 and [...]	2007-02-20 19:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN PA
07ASUNCION14	PARAGUAY WELCOMES GPOI SUPPORT [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-11 00:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KPKO MARR MASS PA
07ASUNCION140	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] Airborne Brigade (BAT) 2. First Air Brigade (1BDA) 3. Army Special Forces (TEE) 4. Marine Infantry Command (COMIM) 5. Presidential Escort Regiment (REP) 6. National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) 7. Logistics Command (CDO LOG) 8. National Police Special Operations Force (FOPE) 9. [...]	2007-02-22 15:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION144	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT LOOKING AT "OVIEDO" OPTION [...] (C) Summary. Paraguay's Presidential election in May 2008 dominates the political scene. Leftist priest Fernando Lugo is outpolling both of his closest competitors ) imprisoned coup-plotter Lino Oviedo and current President Duarte ) by a two to one margin. Ironically, all three face Cons [...]	2007-02-26 11:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA
07ASUNCION146	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE FEBRUARY 17 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Conviction Against Gonzalez Maachi Overturned -- Supreme Court Rules Congress Not To Oversee Dam Funds -- CAPSTONE Class in Paraguay -- Ambassador Visits Cooperatives -- MCC Brings Investors to Paraguay -- Fostering Competitiveness CONVICTION AGAINST GONZALEZ MAACHI OVERT [...]	2007-02-26 17:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION148	PARAGUAY: ANNOUNCEMENT OF INITIAL ACTIONS [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-26 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM KNNP PA
07ASUNCION149	PARAGUAY: CREATION OF A COMBATANT COMMAND FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-26 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PA
07ASUNCION158	PARAGUAY: THE SEVENTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN [...] (SBU) This cable responds to the detailed questions regarding Anti-Trafficking in Persons efforts for Paraguay. OVERVIEW A. Paraguay is a source country for trafficked women and children, many of whom are smuggled across Paraguay's borders into the neighboring countries of Argentina, Boli [...]	2007-03-02 18:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PA
07ASUNCION159	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE FEBRUARY 24 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Soto Moves On Military Transformation -- Animal Health Service Goes To Paris -- Ycua Bolanos Fire Case to be Retried -- MCA Legislative Component Suspended SOTO MOVES ON MILITARY TRANSFORMATION 2. (C) General Bernardino Soto Estigarribia, the Commander of the Armed For [...]	2007-03-02 19:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION160	LUGO RENOUNCES HIS PRIESTHOOD ... AGAIN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bishop Fernando Lugo continues to lead presidential polls, prompting some Colorado Party leaders to argue he is ineligible based on the Constitutional bar against "ministers from any religion" being President. To overcome that potential hurdle, Lugo submitted his second letter in [...]	2007-03-05 11:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION161	LUGO RENOUNCES HIS PRIESTHOOD ... AGAIN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bishop Fernando Lugo continues to lead presidential polls, prompting some Colorado Party leaders to argue he is ineligible based on the Constitutional bar against "ministers from any religion" being President. To overcome that potential hurdle, Lugo submitted his second letter in [...]	2007-03-05 11:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION176	PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE REQUEST ON RECASTING SOFA [...] (U) Action request: See paras. 2 and 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Both MFA lawyer Tito Velasquez and Vice-Presidential advisor Juan Facetti praised the new draft SOFA text (reftel B) as a significant improvement over prior texts in terms of addressing GOP concerns. Velasquez still does not beli [...]	2007-03-07 17:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION177	PARAGUAY: ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL UNDER FIRE AS STAKES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pressure by a powerful Colorado Senator produced the removal of a senior official from Paraguay's Electoral Tribunal (TSJE). The ensuing internal fight amongst the three TSJE ministers projects the image of an increasingly dysfunctional, fractured organization. Historically, the [...]	2007-03-07 17:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PA
07ASUNCION18	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE DECEMBER [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Paraguayan Engineering Know How -- Threshold Program, First Ever Inter-Institutional Agreement -- Cuban National Arrives Safely in Miami -- First Class Graduation -- Paraguay Attracting Investment PARAGUAYAN ENGINEERING KNOW HOW 2. (U) An Anatov 124-100, the largest [...]	2007-01-11 22:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON EINV EAIR KCRM KMCA CU PA
07ASUNCION182	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] Airborne Brigade (BAT) 2. First Air Brigade (1BDA) 3. Army Special Forces (TEE) 4. Marine Infantry Command (COMIM) 5. Presidential Escort Regiment (REP) 6. National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) 7. Logistics Command (CDO LOG) 8. National Police Special Operations Force (FOPE) 9. [...]	2007-03-08 12:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION184	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC [...] (U) In support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID),Post is requesting human rights vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the personnel listed below that will be participating in the MCC Threshold Country Program. Post has no credible information of human righ [...]	2007-03-08 14:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
07ASUNCION186	PARAGUAY ASKS USG FOR DENGUE HELP [...] (U) This is an Action request, see para 2. 2. (SBU) ACTION REQUEST: As discussed in reftel, the Government of Paraguay requested USG help March 5 with its dengue epidemic, specifically asking for help in purchasing industrial-sized sprayers for dengue fumigation. Reftel requested assista [...]	2007-03-08 22:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION193	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MARCH 3 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: Action Request, see para 2. -- POTUS and the Mayor -- Barakat Kidnapped -- Better Health with Better Information -- Journalist Attacked by Log Traffickers -- Afro-Paraguayans Release Report POTUS AND THE MAYOR 2. (U) POTUS, March 5 speech on the Americas was widely cover [...]	2007-03-09 16:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PREL PTER PA
07ASUNCION2	PARAGUAY: TERRORIST FINANCIER SAYS "EVERYBODY" IN [...] (C) SUMMARY. Terrorist financier Muhammad Yusif Abdallah admitted to supporting Hizbollah politically but in his defense told POL Chief "everybody" in Ciudad del Este (CDE) supports Hizbollah. According to Abdallah the Islamic community in CDE transformed significantly in the aftermath of [...]	2007-01-03 17:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PINR CVIS KISL PA
07ASUNCION202	URGENT - REQUEST FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [...] (U) This is an action request, see para 10 and 11. 2. (U) President Duarte, under law 3159 and Presidential Decree 9056, declared the dengue fever situation a national emergency February 27. In what is the country,s worst outbreak in seven years, more than 19,189 cases have been confirmed [...]	2007-03-13 22:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PHUM PA
07ASUNCION207	ADDITIONAL DENGUE-RELATED ITEMS REQUESTED [...] (U) This is an action request, see para 2. 2. (U) The Paraguayan National Emergency Secretariat has requested additional USG assistance in acquiring the following items for their dengue emergency: Qty. Item A. 50,000 - Eppendorf-type micro tubes made of high transparency propyl [...]	2007-03-14 22:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MOPS MARR PREL PGOV PHUM PA
07ASUNCION208	PARAGUAY: LUGO STILL IN CLERGY; JOINS OPPOSITION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Bishop Fernando Lugo continues to poll high in the run up to the May 2008 general elections, despite his apparent Constitutional ineligibility. The Apostolic Nuncio in Paraguay maintains that Lugo is a Bishop and forbidden by Canon rules to seek public office. During a March 3 ca [...]	2007-03-15 11:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION241	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MARCH 10 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Colorado Internal Battle Boils Over -- Supreme Court Justices Violate Ethics -- FARC linked to Cubas Case -- SENAD Burns 256 Kilos of Cocaine -- Treasury Notes Auctioned -- Soto Gets Fourth Star COLORADO INTERNAL BATTLE BOILS OVER 2. (C) Juan Facetti, Senior Advisor [...]	2007-03-23 18:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
07ASUNCION242	PARAGUAY: "OVIEDO" OPTION STILL IN SUSPENSE [...] (C) SUMMARY. Paraguay's Attorney General has recommended that the conviction of imprisoned coup plotter Lino Oviedo be reviewed on the basis of new evidence. Supreme Court President then announced the entire court would take its decision on the question of review by mid-April. A decision t [...]	2007-03-26 11:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA
07ASUNCION243	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT LOOKING AT "OVIEDO" OPTION [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-26 11:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA
07ASUNCION250	PARAGUAY: DUARTE TILTS LEFT LOOKING FOR [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Duarte's statements applauding Chavez' "overdose of democracy," attacking "neoliberalism," and criticizing U.S. policies could be characterized as representing a substantive shift further to the left. However, they also reflect as much if not more Duarte's growing [...]	2007-03-27 22:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON VE PA
07ASUNCION252	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT AND VP ON DIFFERENT PAGES [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Duarte continues to obstruct Vice President Castiglioni's bid to be the Colorado Party's presidential candidate, signaling his preference for his Minister of Education, Blanca Ovelar as a woman whose ideology is be closer to his (e.g. Socialist). Undeterred, Castiglion [...]	2007-03-28 11:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION255	VP ABRUPTLY ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTAL CANDIDACY [...] (C) Vice President Luis Castiglioni abruptly announced March 28 his 2008 candidacy for President. Highlighting his campaign platform and plans for Paraguay. Castiglioni said that he wants to "build a nation that will promote and give protection to private business in order to help create jobs [...]	2007-03-29 11:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION256	PARAGUAYAN PRIEST LUGO'S CONVERSION TO POLITICS A [...] (C) Catholic priest Fernando Lugo exploded onto the Paraguayan national political stage as a potential candidate for Paraguay's presidency in March 2006 as the keynote speaker at an anti-government demonstration. However, Lugo is hardly a novice to politics judging from his family's involve [...]	2007-03-29 20:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV KDEM KCRM PA
07ASUNCION260	PARAGUAY: LUGO'S MARCH FALLS FLAT [...] (U) SUMMARY. Fernando Lugo could only draw some 10-15 thousand supporters to a March 29 demonstration protesting corruption, a far cry short of last year's demonstration that drew upwards of some 40,000 and effectively launched Lugo's bid for the Presidency. Lugo was clearly the star of the [...]	2007-03-30 18:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PA
07ASUNCION261	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MARCH 24 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ethics Tribunal Earns Credibility -- SEN Gets Korea Donation; Poll Says 300k Dengue Cases -- Police and Protesters Clash; 40 Reported Injured -- Vice President looks at USAID Health program ETHICS TRIBUNAL EARNS CREDIBILITY 2. (C) Esteban Armando Kriskovich, Director [...]	2007-03-30 18:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION262	PARAGUAY: BATTLE ROYALE IN MAKING OVER VP [...] (C) SUMMARY. Few politicians, including President Duarte, have responded in depth publicly to Vice-President Castiglioni's surprise announcement on March 28 of his presidential bid. In a hard-ball backroom maneuver, however, VP supporter Senator Argana has been warned that supporting Casti [...]	2007-03-30 18:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KCRM PA
07ASUNCION283	PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM/INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION OF [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-04 21:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ACABQ AORC APER PREL UNGA
07ASUNCION285	PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR SOUTHCOM COMMANDER [...] (C) Admiral Staviridis, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist financing. You com [...]	2007-04-04 21:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION286	PARAGAUY: DESIGNATION OF IRAN'S DEFENSE INDUSTRIES [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-05 17:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP PARM KN IR PA
07ASUNCION298	PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-10 21:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION303	PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT'S RANTS STIRS UP RUMORS OF [...] (C) President Duarte's leftward tilt in search of popular support continues, stirring rumors he is plotting an "autogolpe" to overcome opposition in Congress. An advisor to the Vice President told us Duarte had intended to invoke special powers authorized in the Constitution to shut down Co [...]	2007-04-12 16:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PA
07ASUNCION306	PARAGUAY: OAS SG STEERS CLEAR OF INTERNAL FIGHTS, [...] (U) SUMMARY. OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza used a visit to Paraguay to focus on the 2008 Presidential elections but declined to enter the debate on a number of swirling controversies. He offered generally favorable views on the state of democracy in Latin America, but criticized [...]	2007-04-12 22:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM PA PGOV PREL OAS
07ASUNCION318	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MARCH 31 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ambassador Inaugurates Anti-Drug Out Post -- Ambassador Donates Trucks to Customs -- Japanese Nationals Kidnapped -- Cabral Returns -- TIP: Lebanese-Paraguayan Accused of Trafficking AMBASSADOR INAUGURATES ANTI-DRUG OUTPOST 2. (U) The Ambassador inaugurated April 11 th [...]	2007-04-17 19:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL KWMN SMIG PA
07ASUNCION322	SOUTHCOM COMMANDER VISITS PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Southcom Commander Admiral Stavridis visited Paraguay April 9 - 11, to meet and develop a relationship with his Paraguayan counterparts. MOD Gonzalez claimed he supported continued U.S.-Paraguayan military exchanges but asserted opposition leaders' were responsible for blocking [...]	2007-04-17 21:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PTER MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION336	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE APRIL [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Asuncion Councilman Seeks USG Support, Gets Earful -- Paraguay, Venezuela Sign Energy Agreement -- NWC Students Visit Paraguay -- IOM Reports 495 Paraguayan Prostitutes in EU, Argentina ASUNCION COUNCILMAN SEEKS USG SUPPORT, GETS EARFUL 2. (C) Asuncion Councilman Gera [...]	2007-04-23 20:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN
07ASUNCION338	PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR WHA A/S THOMAS SHANNON [...] (C) Assistant Secretary Shannon, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Paraguay and promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal or [...]	2007-04-23 21:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
07ASUNCION346	PARAGUAY: ELECTORAL CALENDAR TAKING SHAPE, FIGHTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's Presidential/ Congressional election will likely be held April 20, 2008. Candidates also must register with the Electoral Tribunal (TSJE) 60 days prior; separately, political parties must identify their candidates in the form of primaries some 90 to 135 days before the [...]	2007-04-26 17:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION349	PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPCOM [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-27 13:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT PA
07ASUNCION355	FONMIN TO A/S SHANNON: PARAGUAY SEEKS ECONOMIC [...] (C) SUMMARY. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramirez stressed with A/S Shannon the need for greater access to U.S. markets and an agreement on biofuels to more effectively counter the appeal of Chavez's populist message and generously funded assistance offers. He asserted Paraguay's rejection o [...]	2007-04-30 13:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM PTER ECON PA
07ASUNCION356	PRESIDENT DUARTE WELCOMES GREATER U.S. LEADERSHIP, [...] (C) SUMMARY. President Duarte warmly welcomed A/S Shannon's visit to Paraguay and applauded U.S. efforts to reassert its leadership in Latin America, including by responding more profoundly to the social challenges that face the region. Democracy is still fragile in the region for its fail [...]	2007-04-30 13:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM ECON PA
07ASUNCION358	PARAGUAY RESPONSE TO MAINTAINING PARTICIPATION IN [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-30 20:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER PA
07ASUNCION36	PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE REQUEST ON 505 AGREEMENT [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-19 16:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KTIA MARR MASS PGOV PA
07ASUNCION37	PARAGUAY: GUIDANCE ON NEGOTIATING A SOFA [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-19 17:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KTIA MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION379	PARAGUAY: A/S SHANNON STRESSES POSITIVE U.S. [...] (U) SUMMARY: A/S Shannon expressed during his April 26-28 visit the U.S. commitment to strengthening our relationship with Paraguay and the region, based on a deeper appreciation for the economic and social challenges facing the region. Members of U.S.-funded investigative units expressed their [...]	2007-05-07 21:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV KDEM PTER ECON PA
07ASUNCION383	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE APRIL 20 - [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- President Postpones Spain Trip -- Government Monopoly Cripples Internet -- Deputies Pass Penal Code Reform -- Ycau Bolanos Case Can't Seat Judge Panel -- Journalists Protest Inaction on Cases PRESIDENT POSTPONES SPAIN TRIP 2. (C) President Duarte postponed his trip to [...]	2007-05-08 22:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL AID ECON PA
07ASUNCION386	PARAGUAY ON BELARUS AT UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: [...] (C) POL staff delivered reftel points to Ana Maria Baiardi, the MFA's Director General of Multilateral Policy, and Terumi Matsuo, the MFA's Director for International Organizations. Baiardi conveyed that Paraguay shared our concerns regarding Belarus and had no intention of supporting Belarus [...]	2007-05-10 21:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV UNHRC PA
07ASUNCION389	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 5-11, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- CDA Meets the Israeli Ambassador -- TSJE Credibility Low; Infighting Continues -- New Customs Unit Seizes Contraband -- Indigenous Get Help from Itaipu CDA MEETS THE ISRAELI AMBASSADOR 2. (C) The CDA received Israeli Ambassador to Paraguay (resident in Argentina) Raf [...]	2007-05-11 17:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PA AR VE
07ASUNCION394	PARAGUAY: AN OUNCE OF DRUG DISRUPTION WORTH A KILO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay remains a major transshipment corridor for (mostly Bolivian) cocaine, Colombian FARC arms-for-drugs deals and regional money-laundering. But the combination here now of strong leadership, new infrastructure, strengthened legislation, beefed-up human resources and the be [...]	2007-05-16 23:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PREL PGOV KCRM PA
07ASUNCION396	COM CONFERENCE: A SOUTHERN CONE PERSPECTIVE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: During May 8-9 Southern Cone / Brazil COM Conference in Rio de Janiero, the five Southern Cone Ambassadors discussed aggressive plans of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez to create a unified Bolivarian movement throughout Latin America, particularly focusing on activities within their respe [...]	2007-05-17 13:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL KDEM ECON AR BO BR CH PA UY VE
07ASUNCION4	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC [...] Jose Felix Alcaraz Rios 11/20/1967 Capiata 2. Pablo Fredy Ortiz Gonzalez 06/30/1970 Ita 3. Salvador Ramon Rodriquez 09/04/1971 Aregua 4. Jorge Ramon Estigarribia Ibarra 03/29/1972 Asuncion CASON [...]	2007-01-04 14:23:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
07ASUNCION403	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 12-18, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Building a Transparent Court -- Paraguay Attracting Call Centers -- Health Ministry Milk Program Under Scrutiny -- New Judges (Again) for Ycua Bolanos Panel -- MCC Director Visits Paraguay MCC DIRECTOR VISITS PARAGUAY 2. (U) MCC Threshold Programs Director Maria Longi [...]	2007-05-18 16:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
07ASUNCION420	PARAGUAY TAKES MAJOR STEP ON TERRORISM LEGISLATION [...] ACTION REQUEST: See para. 12. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's House of Deputies voted May 3 to pass a Penal Code Reform bill that includes provisions to strengthen penalties for IPR violations and money laundering, and criminalizes ) for the first time ) terrorist financing. This bill will [...]	2007-05-23 15:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PREL ECON PA
07ASUNCION431	PARAGUAY: INVESTIGATIVE TEAM UNCOVERS LARGE FRAUD [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Controller General's investigative support unit, established with support from USAID/Paraguay, uncovered a scheme in the Education and Culture Ministry that involved the misuse and misappropriation of funds. Funds intended to provide basic food supplies for poor elementary sc [...]	2007-05-24 12:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ECON KCRM KDEM PA
07ASUNCION435	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 19-25, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- San Pedro; Concepcion Welcome Ambassador -- Paraguay free of Foot and Mouth Disease with vaccination -- IPR Customs Conference held in Asuncion -- Senate Annuls Land Grab -- SOCSOUTH Commander Visits Paraguay -- PolOff Tours Chaco SAN PEDRO; CONCEPCION WELCOME AMBASSADOR [...]	2007-05-25 20:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION440	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR USAID [...] Valdez Ayala, Luis Antonio 04/06/1969 Asuncion 2. Acosta David, Elena Ramona 08/18/1982 San Lorenzo 3. Vera Barrientos, Olivorio 05/11/1962 Caazapa 4. Barrios Suarez, Carlos Manuel 02/05/1977 Asuncion 5. Medina Gimenez, Francisco Daniel 07/26/1971 Pirayu 6. Gimenez Maciel, Pedro Hilar [...]	2007-05-30 14:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL AID PA
07ASUNCION441	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] Ramirez Alfonso, Amado Pablo 06/30/1970 Caacupe 2. Solabarrrieta Ruiz Diaz, Vanderley 05/31/1973 Asuncion CASON [...]	2007-05-30 14:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION449	PARAGUAY A RELUCTANT PARTICIPANT IN BANCO DEL SUR [...] (C) Vice Minister of Economy Jorge von Horoch told econoff that Paraguay agreed to join Banco del Sur at a meeting of Finance Ministers in Asuncion on May 22, along with Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia. Technical discussions will continue in Buenos Aires on June 1. Von Horo [...]	2007-06-04 13:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PA PGOV PINR PREL
07ASUNCION451	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 26 - [...] SUMMARY: -- TIP Consultant Quits Amid Threats -- Second Peacekeeping Force Deploys -- Director of Intellectual Property Leaving Post -- Civil Society Input for MCA -- Supporting Transparency in Local Leadership -- Support for Ethics Code Grows -- Court Backs Tax Compliance TIP CONSULT [...]	2007-06-04 15:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN KCRM PA MASS MOPS

07ASUNCION456	JournalistsQ Union Backs Down on Backing Chavez [...] Responding to a fierce backlash over its defense of Chavez decision not to renew RCTVQs license, the SPP reversed course on the communiqu issued May 29th (reftel). The majority of SPP members voted 6/1 to issue a new communiqu that rejects Qthe attack on press freedom. 2. The new communiqu [...]	2007-06-05 12:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP PGOV PHUM KJUS PREL PA
07ASUNCION476	PARAGUAY REPSONSE ON DEMARCHE ON THE GROWING IRAN [...] (C) A/DCM conveyed concerns 6/5 over increasing ties between Iran and Venezuela to the MFA,s U/S for Bilateral Affairs Ceferino Valdez. Valdez took copious notes and inquired whether the Secretary would be raising this issue when she meets with FM Ramirez on 6/14. Valdez also described Para [...]	2007-06-07 12:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PHUM MASS ECON PTER VE PA
07ASUNCION479	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-08 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION481	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JUNE 2-8, [...] SUMMARY -- Central Bank Regulates Street Money Changers -- Tax Collection Climbs -- USAID Launches Land Use Plan CENTRAL BANK REGULATES STREET MONEY CHANGERS 2. (U) The Central Bank granted permits to about 200 street money changers and is expected to grant 200 more permits by mid-Jun [...]	2007-06-11 17:17:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION486	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO MAJOR LIST / CERTIFICATION [...] Below find Post's submission on the Government of Paraguay (GOP) cooperation on counter-narcotics and other drug-related issues. 2. The United States Government (USG) asked the GOP to keep pressure on major international drug organizations trafficking drugs through investigations, arrests [...]	2007-06-13 11:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PGOV KCRM PA
07ASUNCION489	PARAGUAY: DUARTE PURGES DISSIDENTS FROM [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Duarte,s Secretary, Carlos Liseras, announced June 5 changes in the cabinet. The Minister of Public Works and Minister of Interior have been replaced or reassigned. In addition, Duarte replaced the Director of Yacyreta Binational Entity, the Executive Director of Itaip [...]	2007-06-13 14:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV PREL ECON PA
07ASUNCION492	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1747: [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-14 13:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM ETTC UNSC IR PA
07ASUNCION493	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON U.S. 60-DAY [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-14 13:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KNNP EFIN IR UNSC AORC ETRD TRGY PA
07ASUNCION500	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JUNE 9-15, [...] (C) SUMMARY: -- Wasmosy Case Nearing Acquittal -- Proposed Reorganization of the Air Force -- Banana Blockade -- Tigo Widens Coverage -- TFCA Group Has First Meeting WASMOSY CASE NEARING AN ACQUITTAL 2. (U) Former President Juan Carlos Wasmosy may soon be acquitted of his 2002 fraud [...]	2007-06-15 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL AID ECON PA
07ASUNCION511	PARAGUAY: VENEZUELA FOREIGN AID ACTIVITIES [...] (S/NF) Summary: This telegram responds to reftel request for information. Venezuelan assistance to Paraguay has been pledged, but is not yet realized. Much of the planned aid to Paraguay is in the form of oil and gas projects and a commitment to small and medium business development. Other [...]	2007-06-19 17:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PINR VE PA
07ASUNCION515	PARAGUAY: MONEY WELL SPENT; COPS ARRESTED [...] (U) SUMMARY: The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) seized the largest cocaine transshipmentin Paraguayan history in Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),during a joint intelligence operation between the Brazilian federal police, DEA, and SENAD. SENAD confiscated 450 kg of cocaine and arrested si [...]	2007-06-20 18:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM PREL PINR SNAR PA BR
07ASUNCION538	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JUNE 16-22, [...] SUMMARY -- Striking Uranium -- Child's Name: Unknown -- Cargill Investment Worth Beans -- INL Funds Fight for IPR -- Drug Addiction Doubles STRIKING URANIUM 2. (U) Alexander Hirtz of Transandes Paraguay SA announced that the Canadian company has confirmed the existence of uranium in [...]	2007-06-28 17:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION547	TAX AUTHORITY VICE MINISTER NEUFELD REPLACED [...] (C) SUMMARY: Vice Minister of Taxation Andreas Neufeld Toews, who heads Paraguay's Tax Administration, resigned June 28 and will be replaced by Maria Gloria Paez, a close advisor to Neufeld who is expected to maintain the Administration's policies and maintain progress on the MCC Threshold Prog [...]	2007-06-29 16:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION552	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JUNE 23-29, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- A Dissident Divide -- Election Turned Congressional Smackdown -- GOP Forgets Their Fogeys A DISSIDENT DIVIDE 2. (U) Alfredo "Goli" Stroessner announced June 27 that The Peace and Progress Movement (MPP) would withdraw its support for presidential hopeful Vice President [...]	2007-07-03 20:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION56	INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN PARAGUAY [...] Name: Mara Evangelista Troche de Gallegos, goes by Evanhy Gallegos Title: Mayor of Asuncion Address: Municipalidad de Asuncin - Primer Piso, Bloque A Mcal. Lpez 5556 y Capitn Villamayor Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: 595-21-613-673 2. Name: Alicia Beatriz Puche [...]	2007-01-26 16:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION560	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-06 12:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION561	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] Marcos Manuel Miranda Caceres 18OCT1962 Asuncion CASON [...]	2007-07-06 12:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION57	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JANUARY 13 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Dengue Outbreak; Politician Dead -- Impeachment for two Elections Ministers? -- USAID Helps Expand HealthCare -- Environmental Ministry Seizes Rare Birds, Animal Skins -- IDB Offers USD 1.2 Million for Chaco Region DENGUE OUTBREAK; POLITICIAN DEAD 2. (U) Four people di [...]	2007-01-26 17:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL SENV PA
07ASUNCION570	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ILEA [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-10 20:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION574	DUARTE UPDATE [...] (U) Summary. Shortly after President Nicanor DUARTE Frutos took office in 2003, he forged an accord with the opposition centered on promoting reform and combating corruption. His embrace of sound macroeconomic policies brought Paraguay back from the brink of bankruptcy; his promise of reform [...]	2007-07-11 13:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PHUM PA VZ
07ASUNCION577	PARAGUAY: CASTIGLIONI FACES UPHILL BATTLE IN BID [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Duarte has endorsed his Education Minister Blanca Ovelar as the Colorado Party candidate to succeed him. Seeking to obstruct the bid launched by his Vice-President Luis Castiglioni, he forced the party to embrace a "socialist" ideology at its recent convention and has f [...]	2007-07-11 16:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM PA
07ASUNCION578	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ILEA [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-11 20:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION59	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO IRAN INFORMATION REGARDING [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-29 19:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MNUC KNNP PA
07ASUNCION595	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JULY 4-13, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Supreme Court Power: Terrorism Dealt a Blow -- Two New Ministers -- New Senate Leadership -- Call on New Congress Leaders -- Got Justice? Prosecutors Taken Off Case -- Whistleblower System: Public Officials Beware! -- Going the Last Mile -- Viva the Environment! -- Custom [...]	2007-07-19 18:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION596	ANOTHER MERCOSUR SUMMIT WITH FEW CONCRETE RESULTS [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay hosted the 33rd Mercosur Summit on June 29 and passed the rotating Mercosur Presidency to Uruguay. Six regional presidents attended from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile and endorsed a 38-point Declaration offering form but little substance. Venezu [...]	2007-07-19 19:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PA PGOV PREL
07ASUNCION60	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO IRAN INFORMATION REGARDING [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-29 19:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MNUC KNNP PA
07ASUNCION613	DON'T COUNT OVIEDO OUT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE [...] (C) Summary: In a unanimous decision July 23, the Supreme Court's criminal chamber dismissed charges against imprisoned General Lino Oviedo for his role in the 1999 assassination of Vice President Luis Argana. The criminal chamber's decision dominated press coverage July 23-24 and generated cr [...]	2007-07-26 17:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION616	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST OFFICE OF [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-27 12:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION62	PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR [...] Vicente Gonzalez Medina 22 JAN 1958 Carapegua CASON [...]	2007-01-30 15:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
07ASUNCION624	PARAGUAY'S 62ND UNGA LIST [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-31 18:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PA
07ASUNCION625	PARAGUAY DRIVES TRANS-CHACO ROAD INTEGRATION PLAN [...] (U) Paraguay completed a major road network in the Chaco region in June that will enhance access to Bolivia, Chile, and Asian markets via Chilean ports. The newly paved Trans-Chaco Highway and new secondary roads are part of a multi-national transportation integration project that will increas [...]	2007-08-01 12:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ECIN ELIN PA
07ASUNCION632	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JULY 14-27, [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Yeehah! Prosecutors Praised -- Utave: Too Little, Too Late -- SENAD In Action -- United Nations Funds Family Health --------------------------- YEEHAH! PROSECUTORS PRAISED --------------------------- 2. (U) Ambassador Cason held a "white hat" ceremony on July 20 appl [...]	2007-08-01 20:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION634	NEW FINANCE MINISTER PROMISES MORE OF SAME [...] President Duarte named Dr. Cesar Amado Barreto Otazu July 30 to head the Ministry of Finance, replacing former Minister Ernst Bergen, who resigned -- according to the media -- for personal reasons. Barreto becomes Duarte's third finance minister in four years. In his initial press statement, [...]	2007-08-01 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PGOV PINR PA
07ASUNCION636	OVIEDO CLEARS ANOTHER HURDLE TO RUNNING FOR [...] (U) The Supreme Court's criminal chamber ruled July 31 in favor of former General Lino Oviedo's habeas corpus motion for his involvement in the 1999 violence known as "marzo paraguayo." Relying on technical grounds similar to those the Court used July 23 to grant Oviedo's habeas corpus motion [...]	2007-08-01 21:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR PA
07ASUNCION638	EARLY POLLING PREDICTS OPPOSITION WIN [...] (U) A June 24-28 poll indicated that if next April's elections were held today, Paraguay's opposition would end 60-plus years of uninterrupted Colorado Party rule. When asked which party they would support (without naming specific candidates),45.3 percent of voters chose the political opposi [...]	2007-08-02 21:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PINR PA
07ASUNCION639	Physical Security and Stockpile Management Assessment and [...] This cable contains an action request for PR/WRA and SA/LW and is a retransmission of reftel. See para. 5. 2. An explosion at the Paraguayan Military's main ordinance depot in January 2007 destroyed one of the storage sheds for commercial explosives and initiating devices. After the explos [...]	2007-08-03 14:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	DOD PGOV PARM PA
07ASUNCION643	PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR ODC [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-06 19:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
07ASUNCION647	FIU CHIEF YEGROS RESIGNED [...] (U) After weeks of speculation, President Duarte announced the removal of SEPRELAD (Paraguay's FIU) chief Carlos Yegros late August 7. Embassy contacts reported that Yegros resigned July 30, but that Minister of Industry and Commerce Jose Maria Ibanez did not immediately accept his resignation [...]	2007-08-08 17:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KCRM PAC PTER SNAR PA
07ASUNCION650	FIU CHIEF YEGROS FIRED [...] (U) After weeks of speculation, President Duarte announced the removal of SEPRELAD (Paraguay's FIU) chief Carlos Yegros late August 7. Embassy contacts reported that Yegros resigned July 30, but that Minister of Industry and Commerce Jose Maria Ibanez did not immediately accept his resignation [...]	2007-08-08 17:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN KCRM PAC PTER SNAR PA
07ASUNCION671	PARAGUAY'S RESPONSE TO OPIC [...] (SBU) Post finds no derogatory information on the five Paraguayan microfinance institutions or their executive members listed in reftel. 2. (U) USAID indicated that the Agencia Financiera de Desarollo (AFD) approved three of the five institutions, Financiera El Comercio (FIELCO),Financie [...]	2007-08-13 19:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV PREL PA
07ASUNCION686	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNESCO HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-17 18:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL UNESCO PA
07ASUNCION687	DUARTE TAKES ON THE CHURCH [...] (SBU) President Duarte, who has been actively campaigning for Colorado Party presidential pre-candidate Blanca Ovelar, has extended his verbal attacks on resigned Catholic bishop (and front-runner) Fernando Lugo to the Catholic Church as a whole. On August 12, Duarte implicitly jabbed Lugo whe [...]	2007-08-17 19:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM PA
07ASUNCION688	INTERAGENCY COOPERATION ON TRI-BORDER AREA [...] (C) Embassy Asuncion hosted August 8-9 a conference on Tri-Border Area (TBA) terrorist finance and money laundering. Forty USG participants from Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay represented the departments of State, Defense, Justice, Homeland Security and Treasury, as well as th [...]	2007-08-20 15:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION689	SCENE-SETTER FOR LT. GEN. SEIP'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Lt. Gen. Seip August 21-22. Your visit provides an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist f [...]	2007-08-20 20:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION714	MANAGING EXPECTATIONS OF NEW SEPRELAD DIRECTOR [...] (C) SUMMARY: Reviews of Dr. Angel Gabriel GONZALEZ Caceres, Paraguay's new director of the Secretariat for the Prevention of Money Laundering (SEPRELAD),are quite mixed. A former Central Bank president (2003-2005),Gonzalez also served two terms as Banking Superintendent (1998-99 and 1999-200 [...]	2007-08-27 13:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PTER ECON PA
07ASUNCION722	A CHAT WITH LUGO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Presidential pre-candidate Fernando Lugo spoke confidently about his legal ability to run for the presidency in an August 27 meeting with DCM and Pol/Econ Chief, but failed to provide any details about his campaign platform or plans for governing Paraguay. While reluctant to def [...]	2007-08-29 13:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION727	ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL REQUESTS ELECTIONS ASSISTANCE [...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: Electoral Tribunal (TSJE) Judges Juan Manual Morales, Rafael Dendia, and Alberto Ramirez requested elections assistance from the United States during August 23 - 25 meetings with POL Chief and PolOff. The judges stressed the importance of international observers for Paragua [...]	2007-08-30 19:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM PREL PA
07ASUNCION734	PARAGUAY'S NEW ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CHIEF [...] (C) Ambassador discussed USG expectations with SEPRELAD's new director, Gabriel Gonzalez, August 30. Gonzalez expressed his disappointment that the Paraguayan government "abandoned" SEPRELAD and allocated only USD 200,000 to the organization for the coming fiscal year. The Ambassador noted G [...]	2007-09-05 13:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PTER EFIN SNAR PA
07ASUNCION739	OVIEDO RELEASED ON CONDITIONAL LIBERTY [...] (SBU) Paraguay's Supreme Military Tribunal granted convicted coup-plotter General Lino Oviedo conditional liberty at approximately 11:00 a.m. EST September 6. All major press outlets carried the story. Oviedo waved to approximately 500 gathered supporters as he walked out of prison in civili [...]	2007-09-06 16:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PINS ASEC PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION742	TURBULENCE HITS PARAGUAY'S AVIATION INDUSTRY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite low passenger volumes and unprofitable conditions, several airlines are expanding operations to Paraguay. Regional politics, as opposed to market realities, drive their decisions. Additionally, concerns over Bolivia's nationalization of key industries prompted one ai [...]	2007-09-06 19:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAIR PREL PA
07ASUNCION743	PDVSA EXPANDING INTO PARAGUAY AND ELSEWHERE? [...] (C) Hermes Rafael "Rambo" Saguier, current advisor to pre-presidential candidate Fernando Lugo, provided DCM with a July 13 letter from PDVSA, Venezuela's state owned petroleum company, which sought Saguier's legal services. The letter, written "within the framework of the international policy [...]	2007-09-06 19:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EPET PGOV PREL PA VE
07ASUNCION748	ALL EYES ON OVIEDO [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Supreme Military Tribunal unanimously decided September 6 to release General Lino Oviedo from jail on conditional liberty for his attempted 1996 coup (ref). Despite Oviedo's attorneys' contention that he enjoys full legal rights, many analysts agree he is not legally entitled [...]	2007-09-07 19:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION766	40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE CORPS IN PARAGUAY [...] SUMMARY: The Peace Corps celebrates 40 years of continuous service in Paraguay. The Peace Corps and the Embassy organized a gathering on August 20, 2007 to culminate the series of events carried out throughout the year to mark this important anniversary. END SUMMARY --------------------- [...]	2007-09-17 20:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ODIP PA
07ASUNCION77	PARAGUAY,S MERCOSUR DIRECTOR SKEPTICAL [...] (C) Paraguay,s lead Mercosur coordinator, Didier Olmedo, shared his deep skepticism of the bloc to econoff. He criticized Mercosur as diluted by a political agenda that has evolved to the exclusion of the issues important to Paraguay: greater integration with real market access not restricted [...]	2007-01-31 21:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PA PGOV PINR PREL
07ASUNCION774	EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POURS IN TO DAMPEN FIRE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Duarte administration declared a state of national emergency September 12 in response to the worst fire disaster in Paraguayan history -- three weeks after the fires started -- and provided limited emergency relief to affected areas. An OFDA expert monitored the fires by air [...]	2007-09-18 23:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV ECON EAGR MASS PA
07ASUNCION81	VENENZUELAN INTEREST IN PARAGUAYAN BANKS [...] (C) Venezuelan State Development Bank BANDES is investigating the possibility of purchasing a Paraguayan financial institution as it or other Venezuelan State entities have done in Bolivia and Uruguay, and may do in Ecuador and Nicaragua. BANDES intends to provide financing for micro-enterpri [...]	2007-02-02 11:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PA PGOV PINR PREL
07ASUNCION819	INDIGENOUS PEOPLES STRUGGLE FOR RECOGNITION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Hundreds of indigenous persons earned land concessions from the government August 3 and September 24 after commandeering Asuncion's two most popular parks, the latest in a series of indigenous efforts to promote land rights and resource preservation. Indigenous groups comprise a [...]	2007-10-03 16:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM IAHRC PA
07ASUNCION82	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE JANUARY , [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Dengue Fever Update -- MCA Helps Establish Customs Cooperation -- Senator Against Venezuelan Mercosur Membership DENGUE FEVER UPDATE 2. (U) Paraguay now has some 1,800 cases of Dengue fever, including 12 of the deadly hemorrhagic type, since early January. The outbrea [...]	2007-02-02 14:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION820	DUARTE'S POPULARITY SINKS AS ECONOMY REMAINS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Faced with declining poll numbers indicating that he is the least popular president in the Western Hemisphere, President Duarte labors to counter public perceptions that his administration has ineffectively managed Paraguay's economy. Those perceptions reflect Duarte's fiscal [...]	2007-10-03 16:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV PA
07ASUNCION829	DUARTE SHUFFLES INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTERS [...] (SBU) The president of the Paraguayan Communications Company (COPACO),Juan Ramon Ibarra, resigned October 4 in the wake of charges of incompetent management and influence trafficking for the award of several procurements. Over the past two weeks congressional opposition blocked and then cond [...]	2007-10-05 18:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV ECPS PREL PA
07ASUNCION830	VICE PRESIDENT RESIGNS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT [...] (U) As expected, Vice President Luis Castiglioni submitted his resignation October 5 in accordance with the constitutional requirement that he vacate public office six months before national elections scheduled for April 20. Despite intial confusion, it appears Castiglioni will remain in offi [...]	2007-10-05 19:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
07ASUNCION850	THREE PLUS ONE UPDATE [...] (C) Pol/econ chief met October 11 with the MFA's Director of Special Affairs, Minister Victor Hugo Pena, pursuant to reftel. Pena indicated that the Paraguayan government is open to expanding the 3 plus 1 agenda, but asked that Post formalize its request via diplomatic note. Pena demonstrated [...]	2007-10-11 21:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EFIN KTFN PGOV PTER SNAR PA
07ASUNCION861	WHA/BSC OFFICE DIRECTOR DRUCKER VISITS PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his October 2-4 visit to Asuncion, WHA/BSC Officer Director Drucker met with a wide range of political, economic and social interlocutors. Paraguay's counternarcotics secretariat, its intellectual property operations unit, and several economic crimes prosecutors expressed g [...]	2007-10-15 20:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION876	PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE NOMINATION [...] (U) Post nominates Ms. Cynthia Bendlin, Consultant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM),to serve as our nominee for the 2008 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Ms. Bendlin's personal information requested in reftel is as follows: -- Full legal name of no [...]	2007-10-18 18:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM PA
07ASUNCION879	FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT UPDATE [...] (SBU) The Director of the Secretariat to Combat Money Laundering (SEPRELAD),Gabriel Gonzalez, asked Pol/Econ Chief October 10 for Embassy support to lobby Minister of Finance Cesar Barreto to pay Paraguay,s dues to the Financial Action Task Force of South America (GAFISUD). Gonzalez indicat [...]	2007-10-19 14:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PTER PA
07ASUNCION894	LUGO GEARS UP, AS DUARTE MOVES TO BLOCK [...] (U) Pre-presidential candidate and former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo officially registered his political organization, the Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC),with the National Electoral Tribunal (TSJE) September 28. The APC includes eight opposition parties and various political and soci [...]	2007-10-25 21:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SCUL PA
07ASUNCION90	PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE FEBRUARY 3 [...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Dengue Fever Update -- MCA Helps Establish Customs Cooperation -- Senator Against Venezuelan Mercosur Membership DENGUE FEVER UPDATE 2. (U) Paraguay now has some 1,800 cases of Dengue fever, including 12 of the deadly hemorrhagic type, since early January. The outbrea [...]	2007-02-07 12:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION908	COLORADO PRE-CANDIDATE OVELAR WANTS GOOD U.S. [...] (C) Pre-presidential Colorado Party candidate Blanca Ovelar told the DCM October 18 that if elected, she wants good relations with the United States. Ovelar was confident that she will win both the Colorado Party nomination and the presidency, but worried that if she is not the Colorado candid [...]	2007-10-30 12:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PA
07ASUNCION910	OVIEDO'S CONVICTION OVERTURNED [...] (SBU) After receiving new testimony, Paraguay's Supreme Court voted late October 30 to overturn General Lino Oviedo's conviction and 10-year jail sentence for the 1996 attempted coup. With the conviction overturned, Oviedo has now cleared the highest remaining legal hurdle to his candidacy for [...]	2007-10-31 11:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR PA
07ASUNCION915	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON DAVID WALKER'S CANDIDACY FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-11-01 18:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL AORC UN UNGA PA
07ASUNCION940	MEETING LINO OVIEDO [...] (C) In the Embassy's first official meeting with Lino Oviedo since 1999, Pol/Econ Chief informed the coup-plotter turned presidential candidate the United States views Paraguay's April 2008 elections an internal matter, and that the USG will work with anyone who is both elected and governs dem [...]	2007-11-08 22:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL SNAR PA
07ASUNCION947	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON FATF [...] No summary [...]	2007-11-13 19:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PTER PARM MNUC PA
07ASUNCION948	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IRANIAN DESIGNATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2007-11-13 19:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL PTER KNNP IR PARM MNUC PA
07ASUNCION964	PARAGUAY ON "THREE PLUS ONE" AGENDA [...] (U) In response to reftel and pursuant to instructions from WHA/BSC, Embassy sent the Paraguayan government the following diplomatic note on October 24, 2007, proposing expansion of the Three Plus One agenda for the January meeting to be hosted by Paraguay. The text of the Embassy's diplomatic [...]	2007-11-15 21:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EFIN PREL KTFN PTER SNAR PA
07ASUNCION970	SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL REID [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes CODEL Reid November 25-27. Your visit provides an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist [...]	2007-11-20 18:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION974	PAPITO OVIEDO ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) Congress elected Colorado Senator Francisco "Papito" Oviedo Britez vice president November 21 by a narrow majority. Election results indicated that 22 of 45 senators and 43 of 80 deputies from both the Colorado Party and the opposition voted for Oviedo. Although he ran unopposed, the p [...]	2007-11-23 16:21:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PA
07ASUNCION977	OPIC CEO MOSBACHER VISITS PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Robert Mosbacher Jr., CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC),visited Asuncion October 31 to November 1 and met with officials from Banco Regional and Citibank to discuss an ongoing credit guarantee transaction. The parties agreed to close the deal in coming m [...]	2007-11-27 20:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ECPS PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION978	STATUS REPORT ON PARAGUAY MCA THRESHOLD PROGRAM [...] (U) Paraguay was the first country in the Western Hemisphere to begin implementation of a Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Threshold Program. Under a bilateral agreement signed in May 2006 and due to conclude November 30, 2008, Paraguay's Threshold program provides $34.6 million in U.S. assi [...]	2007-11-27 20:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ECPS PREL PGOV PA
07ASUNCION98	PARAGUAYAN FIREWORKS OVER CHAVEZ MEDDLING [...] (C) SUMMARY: The heavy-handed response by Venezuelan President Chavez at the Mercosur Summit in Brazil against Paraguayan Vice President Castiglioni's criticism opened the hornets' nest in Paraguay. President Duarte claimed he challenged Chavez for attacking his VP and for interfering in Para [...]	2007-02-08 21:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL PA VE
07ASUNCION986	CODEL REID AFFIRMS U.S. INTEREST IN PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) During its November 25-27 visit to Asuncion, CODEL Reid met with senior-most leaders of all three branches of government. The CODEL met Foreign Minister Ramirez, who Senator Reid thanked for his role in securing a meeting with President Duarte earlier that morning (septel). Ramirez re [...]	2007-12-03 10:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OVIP PGOV PA
07ASUNCION989	CODEL REID: PRESIDENT DUARTE CALLS FOR US ENGAGEMENT [...] (C) SUMMARY. At turns charming and caustic, Paraguayan President Duarte held forth before CODEL Reid November 26. In an hour-plus meeting, Duarte expounded on free trade, anti-American sentiment, Chavez,s check-book populism, and the threats to democratic governance if elected leaders do not [...]	2007-12-03 16:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR ECON PGOV OVIP PA
07ASUNCION994	FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT [...] (U) Paraguay is the third most corrupt country in the hemisphere after Haiti and Venezuela, and it has an antiquated and weak legislative framework. Regional Legal Advisor (RLA) Kevin Sundwall arrived in Asuncion in March 2007 and began working with committed Paraguayan counterparts to bring a [...]	2007-12-04 18:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION102	YELLOW FEVER UPDATE [...] As of February 15, there are 46 reported cases of yellow fever in Paraguay. Twenty-six are live cases; only five cases have been confirmed to date. The first case of yellow fever surfaced January 15 in San Estanislao, San Pedro Department. A team of experts dispatched to the region found fiv [...]	2008-02-15 21:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL AEMR CASC MASS SOCI TBIO AFSN PGOV PA
08ASUNCION103	YELLOW FEVER UPDATE [...] As of February 15, there are 46 reported cases of yellow fever in Paraguay. Twenty-six are live cases; only five cases have been confirmed to date. The first case of yellow fever surfaced January 15 in San Estanislao, San Pedro Department. A team of experts dispatched to the region found [...]	2008-02-15 21:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREL AEMR CASC MASS SOCI TBIO AFSN PGOV PA
08ASUNCION107	YELLOW FEVER UPDATE [...] (SBU) Paraguay now has seven confirmed cases of yellow fever. Of 66 additional suspected cases, 25 have been ruled out; seven resulted in deaths. The GOP had 800,000 vaccines available last week, and an additional 750,000 will be arriving in country shortly from Peru and PAHO. The USD 50,00 [...]	2008-02-20 10:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PREL AEMR CASC MASS SOCI TBIO AFSN PGOV
08ASUNCION115	COURT APPROVES PRESIDENT'S SENATE CANDIDACY [...] (U) Paraguay's Electoral Court upheld President Nicanor Duarte Frutos, Senate candidacy February 12. The decision rejected challenges by both National Solidarity Party president Carlos Filizzola February 4 and Beloved Fatherland presidential candidate Pedro Fadul February 5. The opposition [...]	2008-02-25 11:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION127	COLORADO CASTIGLIONI: "I WAS ROBBED" [...] (C) Former Colorado presidential candidate and dissident Luis Castiglioni personally confirmed to Ambassador February 25 reports that President Duarte and "oficialista" candidate Blanca Ovelar stole the Colorado primary. Castiglioni said it became clear that Ovelar's faction was stealing the [...]	2008-02-27 14:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION131	PRESIDENT INVESTIGATED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING [...] (U) Prosecutors in Paraguay's financial crimes specialized unit launched an investigation February 28 against President Nicanor Duarte Frutos on suspicion of violating Paraguay's anti-money laundering statutes. The unit's lead prosecutor, Carlos Arregui, appointed two prosecutors, Rene Ferna [...]	2008-02-29 10:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION132	PRESIDENT INVESTIGATED FOR MONEY LAUNDERING [...] (U) Prosecutors in Paraguay's financial crimes specialized unit launched an investigation February 28 against President Nicanor Duarte Frutos on suspicion of violating Paraguay's anti-money laundering statutes. The unit's lead prosecutor, Carlos Arregui, appointed two prosecutors, Rene Ferna [...]	2008-02-29 10:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION135	AMBASSADOR AND FADUL: ON THE SAME PAGE [...] (C) Beloved Fatherland Party (PQ) presidential candidate Pedro Fadul told Ambassador February 26 that the more Paraguayans turn out to vote, the greater the chance an opposition party will win the April 20 national elections. Fadul said one of the PQ's biggest challenges is a lack of funding, [...]	2008-03-03 18:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION138	PARAGUAY: EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) This cable responds to reftel questions regarding anti-trafficking in persons efforts in Paraguay. 2. (SBU) Paraguay's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons (TIP) are as follows: A. Is Paraguay a country of origin, transit, and destination for internationally trafficked [...]	2008-03-05 10:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PA
08ASUNCION140	PARAGUAYAN RESPONSE TO DEATH OF FARC COMMANDER [...] (SBU) President Nicanor Duarte Frutos condemned March 4 Colombia's actions in killing FARC Commander Raul Reyes, stating that Paraguay condemned Colombia's "external agression" and reaffirmed "the sovereignty of nations" such as Ecuador. A confidential message from the Paraguayan government [...]	2008-03-06 10:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL CO ER PA
08ASUNCION145	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]	2008-03-10 15:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION148	"GOT VIAGRA?" PARAGUAY RISES TO THE OCCASION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After almost two years of legal and illegal maneuvering, one of the largest cases of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations prosecuted in Paraguay concluded March 6 with the destruction of the seized shipment of counterfeited medicines. With a combined local market value [...]	2008-03-11 19:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV ECPS PREL PA
08ASUNCION149	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following persons of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate name: [...]	2008-03-11 20:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION163	LUGO'S AMCHAM SPEECH LACKS SUBSTANCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC) presidential candidate Fernando Lugo outlined his six-point plan for governing to the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce March 11. Three goals were economic -- agrarian reform, "economic growth with social equity," and "emergency" job creat [...]	2008-03-14 12:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION172	CATHOLIC CLERGY SPEAK OUT BEFORE ELECTIONS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Eight Catholic clergy members comprising the Paraguayan Episcopal Conference (CEP) issued a joint manifesto March 14 outlining their political positions in the run up to the April 20 national elections. They expressed opposition to electoral fraud, political patronage, vote bu [...]	2008-03-19 11:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL SCUL PA
08ASUNCION178	BLANCA OVELAR'S VISION FOR PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Colorado Party standard-bearer told Ambassador March 18 she will seek to broaden and deepen relations with the United States should she win Paraguay's April 20 presidential elections. She spoke of the need to reform the state, fight corruption, increase citizen participation in [...]	2008-03-19 21:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ECON PA
08ASUNCION181	FORMER PPL MEMBERS ANNOUNCE EXISTENCE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: Former Free Fatherland Party (PPL) members announced March 17 the existence of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP),an armed revolutionary group operating in Concepcion Department. Their comments followed a March 12 incident in which the EPP claimed responsibility for vandalizing [...]	2008-03-25 13:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC PINS PA
08ASUNCION192	PARAGUAY FAVORABLY DISPOSED TO IOM CANDIDATE SWING [...] (SBU) Ambassador William Swing met March 27 (ref A) with Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, Vice Minister Carlos Antonio Rivas, and other members of the Foreign Ministry to discuss his candidacy for Director General (DG) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Although the [...]	2008-03-31 11:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC PREF PREL PGOV SMIG EUN PA

08ASUNCION195	THREE WEEKS 'TIL ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Please see Action Requests contained in paragraph 18. 2. (C) With three weeks remaining before the April 20 national elections, Colorado Party candidate Blanca Ovelar represents the status quo and the continuation of 61 years of uninterrupted Colorado rule. Patriotic Alliance for Chang [...]	2008-03-31 14:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC ECON SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION196	CRAWLING CRABS TO FLYING GEESE: OVELAR'S ECONOMIC [...] (C) SUMMARY: Colorado presidential candidate Blanca Ovelar presented February 28 her economic platform to the American-Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). Ovelar's main themes were building an economic agenda based on active collaboration between civil society, the public, and private se [...]	2008-03-31 14:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION198	COLORADO SENATOR IMPLORES THE US TO "DO MORE" [...] (C) Multiple-term Colorado Senator (and brother of former Foreign Minister Leila Rachid) Bader Rachid told Pol/Econ Chief and RLA March 26 that the United States is "failing" in its approach to Latin America and Paraguay and that it should "do more" in the region. He argued that the United Sta [...]	2008-04-01 11:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR PGOV PA XM
08ASUNCION199	FADUL IMPRESSES AMCHAM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Pedro Fadul, presidential candidate for the Beloved Fatherland (PQ) Party, told the Paraguayan-American Chamber of Commerce March 18 that although business and government should work together to promote economic and social development, the private sector should be the economy,s dr [...]	2008-04-01 11:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION221	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following persons of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate name: [...]	2008-04-08 13:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION228	PARAGUAY-VENEZUELA ENERGY AGREEMENTS [...] (C) SUMMARY. Paraguay signed April 1 in Caracas a food-for-oil Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Venezuela. The MOU includes Paraguay's agro technology transfers to Venezuela, and an option for Venezuelan public and private investment in the sector. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Maduro wi [...]	2008-04-09 22:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN PGOV PREL PA VZ
08ASUNCION230	SENAD UNDER POLITICAL FIRE [...] (SBU) Leading daily ABC Color ran a series of articles from August to December 2007 alleging administrative irregularities within Paraguay's Anti-Narcotics Secretariat (SENAD). Two former SENAD administrators (Brunilda Salomon and Federico Cabral) were alleged to be involved in administrative [...]	2008-04-11 11:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR PREL PA
08ASUNCION232	PARAGUAY'S 2008 FIRST QUARTER INL REPORT [...] SUMMARY: The Government of Paraguay, through the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD),has continued to make advances in its drug enforcement activities, including the capture of important drug traffickers linked to the Brazilian groups Primer Commando Capital (PCC) and Commando Vermelho, imp [...]	2008-04-11 14:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN KCRIM PA
08ASUNCION233	UN CONFIRMS PARAGUAY TOP POT PRODUCER IN SOUTH [...] (U) The United Nation's International Narcotics Control Board (INCB, or JIFE in Spanish) declared Paraguay the top South American producer of marijuana in its 2007 report, published March 5. The report (available on www.incb.org website) noted that Paraguay now is by far the region's primary [...]	2008-04-11 17:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION234	ELECTION CAMPAIGNS REACH FEVERED PITCH [...] (C) With the April 20 elections just one week away, Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC) presidential candidate Fernando Lugo continues to lead the race by a small margin. Although Lugo may have a narrow lead, most analysts believe the Colorado Party can make up 7-8 points on election day via [...]	2008-04-14 13:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ASEC ECON SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION238	AND THE WINNER IS.... TOO CLOSE TO CALL WITH ONE [...] (C) Two new polls released April 11 show divergent results just one week before Paraguay's April 20 national elections. A major poll conducted by COIN for leading daily Ultima Hora shows a virtual three-way tie for president, with Fernando Lugo at 34.5 percent, Lino Oviedo with 28.9 percent, [...]	2008-04-14 22:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION239	A PRIMER ON GENERAL OVIEDO [...] (C) SUMMARY: National Union of Ethical Citizens (UNACE) presidential candidate Lino Oviedo, one of the top three contenders for the presidency in the April 20 national elections, has a long (and somewhat dark) history in Paraguayan politics. This message is intended to provide a chronological [...]	2008-04-15 16:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION245	OVIEDO PITCHES FREE MARKET AND DEMOCRATIC REFORMS [...] (SBU) Coup-plotting general turned presidential candidate Lino Oviedo told U.S. business representatives March 27 that his plan for governing is based on economic development, decentralized government, and reform. Oviedo said he will privatize corrupt and inefficient government-owned enterpri [...]	2008-04-16 14:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PA
08ASUNCION248	ROUNDING UP VENEZUELANS, ECUADORIANS AND THE LIKE [...] (SBU) President Duarte denounced April 15 the presence in Paraguay of Venezuelan and Ecuadorian "experts in social agitation" passing themselves off as elections observers. He accused citizens of Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela of placing "explosives" in community radio stations in San Pedro. T [...]	2008-04-16 18:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ASEC PREL PINS XM PA
08ASUNCION255	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]	2008-04-18 11:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION256	PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DEFINE THEIR FOREIGN [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's four major presidential candidates express interest in expanding and strengthening regional relations. They offer differing views on engaging or disengaging with hemispheric actors, including the United States and Venezuela. Fernando Lugo and Blanca Ovelar express i [...]	2008-04-18 11:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL CASC ECON SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION258	BOMB THREAT AT OAS DELEGATES' HOTEL [...] (SBU) At 0815 on April 18, the hotel "La Mission," where the delegates of the Organization of American States (OAS) electoral mission for Paraguay's elections April 20 are staying, received a bomb threat. The hotel's administrative secretary received a call from an unidentified male who SIPD [...]	2008-04-18 17:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC OAS PA
08ASUNCION259	OAS AND IFES KEEPING PRESSURE ON ELECTORAL COURT [...] (C) The National Electoral Court (TSJE) is ready for Paraguay's April 20 elections. The Organization of American States (OAS) and IFES electoral missions report that the TSJE accepted and has acted on all ten of the political opposition's recommendations regarding the electoral process. The [...]	2008-04-18 17:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION260	MILITARY COMMITTED TO THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Paraguayan Armed Forces Commander General Soto stated publicly April 16 that the military would respect the electoral process. The military played a major role in past elections, but efforts by Soto to institutionalize and professionalize the military -- banishing politics from [...]	2008-04-18 20:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS MOPS ASEC CASC SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION261	THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OVIEDO BUT WERE [...] (C) A review of much Embassy reporting since the early 1990's reveals a fairly consistent description of General Lino Oviedo's dominant personality traits: a strong, messianic leader with great ambition and perhaps some mental instability, undemocratic and violent tendencies, and a knack for d [...]	2008-04-18 20:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PINR PREL SNAR PINS PGOV PA XM
08ASUNCION263	LUGO LANDSLIDE FOR CHANGE IN PARAGUAY [...] SUMMARY: Former bishop Fernando Lugo is Paraguay's president-elect. Despite high tensions, the elections were seemingly fraud free with record turnout. With all exit polls indicating a clear win for Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC) candidate Lugo, confirmed by official quick count resul [...]	2008-04-21 02:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION267	PARAGUAY ELECTION DAY MEDIA PLAY [...] (U) "Lugo Overpowers the Colorado Party," shouts almost identical Monday morning headlines in two of the three national dailies, while circulation-leader ABC Color uses its entire front-page for an editorial entitled "The people defeat those who humiliated them, impoverished them and betrayed [...]	2008-04-21 21:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL KPAO OEXC PGOV PREL CI AR BR PA UY
08ASUNCION268	PRELIMINARY RESULTS - SENATE AND GUBERNATORIAL [...] (U) As of April 21, the preliminary results for the Paraguayan Senate show the Colorado Party maintaining its current total of 16 out of 45 possible senators. The Liberal Party (PLRA),part of Fernando Lugo's Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC),is projected to win 13 senators; other members [...]	2008-04-22 12:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION269	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]	2008-04-22 14:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION273	ARCHBISHOP CUQUEJO ON LUGO AND THE ELECTION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Asuncion's Archbishop Cuquejo told Pol/Econ Chief April 23 he believes the Catholic Church will neither ex-communicate president-elect Fernando Lugo nor accept his resignation from the clergy, but would deal with Lugo as Paraguay's president. He said the Colorado Party's April 20 [...]	2008-04-24 00:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION275	AMBASSADOR'S FIRST MEETING WITH LUGO AS [...] (C) Ambassador reviewed U.S. assistance in his April 24 meeting with President-elect Fernando Lugo, their first since Paraguay's April 20 national elections. Ambassador opened by mentioning President Bush's April 24 congratulatory telephone call to Lugo; a beaming Lugo said they had a "nice ch [...]	2008-04-25 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MARR CVIS PA
08ASUNCION313	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]	2008-05-12 20:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION314	PARAGUAYAN RESERVATIONS REGARDING SOUTH AMERICAN [...] (C) The Paraguayan government gave its initial, albeit qualified, support for the creation of the South American Defense Council during a May 6 visit by Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim. Military sources told DATT May 6 that Paraguay has reservations about the Defense Council, and spe [...]	2008-05-12 21:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL MASS PA
08ASUNCION32	COLORADOS CAN'T COME TO TERMS [...] (SBU) With the results of the December 16 Colorado Party presidential primary still pending, the ruling party's internal conflict between supporters of Luis Castiglioni and President Duarte's hand-picked successor, Blanca Ovelar, is intensifying. Both sides continue to claim victory, although [...]	2008-01-15 18:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION326	DEMARCHES DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1803 AND IRANIAN [...] (SBU) PolOff spoke with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director of International Organizations Carlos Ruckelshaussen May 8 and delivered reftel demarches. PolOff briefed Ruckelshaussen on U.S. support for UNSCR 1803 and left a copy of the UNSCR 1803 text and annexes as non-papers (ref [...]	2008-05-20 21:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MNUC KNNP UNSC PARM IAEA NSG EFIN AORC ETRD
08ASUNCION333	A TEST OF LUGO'S LEADERSHIP: LAND INVASIONS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the weeks since the April 20 national elections, landless peasant groups have invaded properties in the northeastern part of the country. The San Pedro Department, where President-elect Fernando Lugo served as bishop, is at the center of the issue with about 730 families inv [...]	2008-05-21 21:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV EFIN PREL PA
08ASUNCION344	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following individuals of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate na [...]	2008-05-28 17:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION350	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following individual of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Jose Javier Lopez Lope [...]	2008-05-29 15:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION352	MILITARY REQUESTS MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION ASSISTANCE [...] (U) The Paraguayan government seeks USG assistance in destroying the 2,900 firearms and 130,865 pounds of rockets, missiles, and other expired munitions under the auspices of the U.S. Small Arms/Light Weapons Stockpile Management and Destruction Effort Program. Currently, most of these firea [...]	2008-05-30 11:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PARM MASS PGOV PA
08ASUNCION353	IT'S OFFICIAL: PARAGUAY'S ELECTION RESULTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Paraguay's National Elections Tribunal released official election results May 24 and declared Fernando Lugo president-elect with 40.8 percent of the vote (reftel). Final results indicated that the current political opposition (including Liberals, National Union of Ethical Citize [...]	2008-05-30 15:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION358	PRESIDENT-ELECT FERNANDO LUGO: A PROFILE [...] (S) President-elect Fernando Lugo will need to rely on his diverse background to govern Paraguay and hold together the varied interests in his political coalition. Lugo comes from a family of long-time Colorado dissidents, particularly vocal during the Stroessner years. After distinguished national [...]	2008-06-02 15:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL SNAR PA XM
08ASUNCION360	VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT FEDERICO FRANCO: A PROFILE [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-02 18:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION364	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]	2008-06-02 20:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION365	TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR 6TH SPECIAL [...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (ODC),and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the 6th Special Operations Squadron (6th SOS) Counter Narco-Terrorism Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). In accordance with the TOR, the f [...]	2008-06-03 12:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION37	COLORADO DEMONSTRATION PLANNED FOR JANUARY 18 [...] (C) Colorado Party presidential pre-candidate Luis Castiglioni announced his supporters will hold a "massive" demonstration late January 18 in support of electoral justice. In light of President Duarte's January 15 maneuvers to maintain control of the National Electoral Court (TSJE) by remov [...]	2008-01-17 16:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION373	RESPONSE TO REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF [...] (U) This cable responds to questions regarding implementation of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act and the relationship between the Cuban and Paraguayan governments (ref A). 2. (C) Has the host country, in Post's opinion, worked to promote the advancement of democracy and human rights in Cub [...]	2008-06-04 21:47:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL KDEM CVIS PHUM PREF CU PA
08ASUNCION376	INVITATION TO ATTEND LUGO INAUGURATION CEREMONY, [...] (U) Post received official invitation 456/08 from Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano addressed to Secretary Rice inviting President Bush to attend the inauguration of president-elect Fernando Lugo August 14-15. 2. (U) Post's English translation of the original Spanish invitation is a [...]	2008-06-09 21:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV OVIP PA
08ASUNCION379	REVISED: TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR 6TH [...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (ODC),Drug Enforcement Agency Attache, and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the 6th Special Operations Squadron (6th SOS) Counter Narco-Terrorism Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). I [...]	2008-06-10 20:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION382	NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IMPROVES HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Asuncion's Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Paraguay's only facility for mentally impaired patients, resolved or alleviated several deficiences cited by previous human rights reports, including overcrowding; inadequate patient care; rampant infections; malnourishment; underaged pati [...]	2008-06-11 20:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF ELAB PGOV ASEC
08ASUNCION384	MAJORS LIST SUBMISSION [...] Below find Post's submission on the Government of Paraguay's cooperation on counter-narcotics as requested in reftel A. ------------------------- Cultivation/eradication ------------------------- 2. The USG asked the GOP to reduce the cultivation of marijuana in Paraguay, and to focus e [...]	2008-06-13 15:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR PGOV PA
08ASUNCION394	PARAGUAY WILL ACCEPT CUBAN MIGRANT [...] (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel demarche June 9 to the Foreign Ministry's Director General of Consular Affairs Felipe Robertti and Passports and Consular Services Director Raul Montiel Gasto. Robertti, who also serves as president of the National Commission for Refugees, affirmed that the Para [...]	2008-06-17 13:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PREF PGOV SMIG CU PA
08ASUNCION396	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following individuals of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. The proposed candidates are scheduled to att [...]	2008-06-17 21:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION400	TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR NAVAL SPECIAL [...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Paraguay, and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). In accordance with the TOR, the following information is provided: A. (U) Chief of Mission (COM) [...]	2008-06-19 12:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION401	CANCELLATION OF JOINT COMBINED EXCHANGE TRAINING [...] (C) Chief of Mission and Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Paraguay nonconcur with the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) mission (reference SPA2008JCET420WH) scheduled for August 10 - September 18, 2008, due to political sensitivities in Paraguay. Paraguayan Armed Forces Commander Gen [...]	2008-06-19 12:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION403	CANCELLATION OF JOINT COMBINED EXCHANGE TRAINING [...] (C) Chief of Mission and Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Paraguay nonconcur with the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) mission (reference SPA2008JCET420WH) scheduled for August 10 - September 18, 2008, due to political sensitivities in Paraguay. Paraguayan Armed Forces Commander Gen [...]	2008-06-19 22:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION406	PARAGUAYAN SUPREME COURT VACANCIES [...] (C) Paraguay's notoriously politicized judiciary remains a major impediment to continued democratic progress. While the Supreme Court has made recent strides in terms of putting in place new transparency and accountability systems, the selection process for judges remains opaque and linked to [...]	2008-06-20 18:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KJUS PA
08ASUNCION409	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training and security assistance. The unit is scheduled to p [...]	2008-06-23 14:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION415	TUG OF WAR OVER PRESIDENT DUARTE'S RESIGNATION [...] (C) As planned, President Duarte Frutos submitted his resignation to Congress early June 23 in an effort to prepare to take his Senate seat with the new Congress July 1. Duarte's presidential term expires August 15, when President-elect Fernando Lugo takes office. Since Duarte may not constit [...]	2008-06-24 14:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PA
08ASUNCION418	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate name: [...]	2008-06-24 19:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION42	WHA DAS MCMULLEN VISITS PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: During his January 9-11, 2008 visit to Asuncion, WHA DAS Chris McMullen co-led the USG delegation to the Three-Plus-One meeting (septel),and also conducted separate meetings with the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry, Brazilian diplomatic representatives, and business sector leaders. [...]	2008-01-18 13:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION425	PARAGUAYAN SENATE OVERRULES PRESIDENT ON PENAL CODE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Paraguay's Senate overruled President Duarte's partial veto of the revised penal code June 25 and passed it into law, ending the penal code's 15-month journey through the legislative process. Final passage is a success for Paraguay, but it still has much to do to reform its le [...]	2008-06-26 22:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KCRM PREL PGOV ECON PA
08ASUNCION43	AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF DUARTE'S TENURE [...] (U) SUMMARY: President Duarte,s 2003-2007 economic performance yielded mixed results. Macroeconomic stability was achieved but a rigid expenditure structure, a visible bias to support current expenses instead of public investments, and a political rather than an economic spending rationale un [...]	2008-01-18 13:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION445	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Marcelino Antonio Marino M [...]	2008-07-01 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION446	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training and/or security assistance. This unit of the Paragu [...]	2008-07-01 20:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION45	GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS BEFORE [...] (C) President Duarte named Senator Roberto Gonzalez January 17 to head the Ministry of Public Works and Communications. Gonzalez, who has been serving as presidential hopeful Blanca Ovelar's campaign manager, replaced Rogelio Benitez, who resigned to run for a senate seat on Ovelar's ticket [...]	2008-01-21 15:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION456	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] (U) Embassy reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no information regarding human rights violations for Javier Hernan Benitez Duarte (DOB November 14, 1979; POB Asuncion, Paraguay; Nationality: Paraguayan). Mr. Benitez Duarte is a [...]	2008-07-03 17:35:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION463	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. security assistance. 2. Candidate name: Benigno David Fe [...]	2008-07-07 16:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION464	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Luis Maria Benitez Riera [...]	2008-07-07 16:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION468	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals from Paraguay's drug enforceme [...]	2008-07-09 13:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION470	PARAGUAY GOING GLOBAL WITH PEACEKEEPING UNIT [...] (C) The 175-member Paraguayan United Nations Peace Keeping Operations Multi-Role Engineer Company -- Paraguay's first unit dedicated to global peacekeeping under its own command -- celebrated its official dedication June 6. Once it deploys in the second half of 2008, the unit will join 1,662 [...]	2008-07-09 14:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION475	NEW PARAGUAYAN CONGRESS GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS [...] (C) The new Paraguayan Congress took office June 30 and elected its leadership. President-elect Fernando Lugo's Patriotic Alliance for Change (APC) and Lino Oviedo's UNACE Party announced June 30 a political alliance which led to the election of UNACE Senator Enrique Gonzalez Quintana as Sena [...]	2008-07-09 21:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PA
08ASUNCION476	PARAGUAYANS OUTRAGED AT EU IMMIGRATION ACCORD [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies and Foreign Ministry declared the European Union Parliament's new immigration accord a violation of human rights. The Foreign Ministry's Special Affairs Minister Victor Hugo Pena said June 25 that the Paraguayan government considers the EU acc [...]	2008-07-09 21:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EUN OAS PREL SMIG PA
08ASUNCION48	COLORADOS' ELECTION TRIBUNAL DECLARES OVELAR [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Colorado Party has declared President Duarte's chosen successor, Blanca Ovelar, as the party's candidate for April's presidential elections. Former Vice President Castiglioni, however, has legally appealed to block Ovelar's formal insciption as the Colorado candidate, claimin [...]	2008-01-22 18:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION505	CHILD AND FORCED LABOR IN GOODS PRODUCTION [...] (U) This cable responds to the Department of Labor's request for information on the use of forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of Paraguayan goods as mandated in the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (reftel). Per reftel, this cable focuses on labor [...]	2008-07-23 16:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI PGOV PA
08ASUNCION507	STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT WITH THE LUGO GOVERNMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: To jump start a cordial relationship with the newly elected Paraguayan government, the Embassy arranged a one-week, abridged version of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to Washington the week of June 16 for five senior officials of the incoming Lugo administrati [...]	2008-07-23 20:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	FAGR SENV PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL PA
08ASUNCION508	STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT WITH THE LUGO GOVERNMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: To jump start a cordial relationship with the newly elected Paraguayan government, the Embassy arranged a one-week, abridged version of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to Washington the week of June 16 for five senior officials of the incoming Lugo administrati [...]	2008-07-23 20:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	FAGR SENV PREL OEXC OIIP SCUL PA
08ASUNCION512	LUGO'S SURPRISE VISIT TO NICARAGUA [...] (C) President-elect Fernando Lugo made a surprise visit to Nicaragua July 18 to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. Lugo joined Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Honduras President Manuel Zelaya, and Aleida March, the widow of Erne [...]	2008-07-25 14:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION516	FOREIGN MINISTER NOMINATION IGNITES CONTROVERSY [...] (SBU) This message contains an action request in paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) President-elect Fernando Lugo's decision to designate Paraguayan Ambassador to Lebanon Alejandro Hamed Franco as his foreign minister July 23 ignited a domestic political controversy. In 2007 [...]	2008-07-29 13:08:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL CVIS PA
08ASUNCION526	TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR FY09 DEPLOYMENT [...] (U) The Ambassador, U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (USODC),Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA),and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concur with the 1st Psychological Operations Battalion (POB) Military Information Support Team (MIST) deployment as outlined here (reft [...]	2008-07-30 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION531	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Ricardo Preda DOB: No [...]	2008-07-31 13:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION532	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit commanders of the Riverine Customs Unit (DETAVE) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. Thi [...]	2008-07-31 14:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION535	SCENE-SETTER FOR LUGO INAUGURATION [...] (C) Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and members of the U.S. delegation attending the August 15 inauguration of President Fernando Lugo. The Lugo administration represents the first interruption in Colorado Party rule in 61 years. Your visit provides an o [...]	2008-08-01 18:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV SNAR PA
08ASUNCION538	POPE GRANTS LUGO WAIVER TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT [...] (C) SUMMARY: The Vatican issued a decree July 30 announcing that Pope Benedict XVI granted President-elect Fernando Lugo a special waiver dispensing him of his clerical duties -- the first of its kind in Catholic history. Lugo advisors told Acting DCM that Lugo's biggest worry for months had [...]	2008-08-04 16:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION545	AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL DINNER WITH LUGO [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador and A/DCM met with President-elect Fernando Lugo and Foreign Minister-designate Alejandro Hamed Franco August 1, Ambassador Cason's last night in Paraguay before departing post August 2. While Hamed said very little, Lugo's demeanor was warm and engaging. Ambassador a [...]	2008-08-05 22:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PA
08ASUNCION549	EMBASSY COMMUNITY HELPS RURAL CHILDREN'S ORPHANAGE [...] (U) Carmen Cason, wife of Ambassador James Cason, visited the Santa Rita Children's Home in rural La Colmena, Paraguay July 28 and delivered much-needed donations to the home. The donation, totaling more than USD 2,300 and including ten bunk beds, a freezer, an oven, bedding, and sporting equ [...]	2008-08-06 14:26:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PA
08ASUNCION555	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the La [...]	2008-08-08 14:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION562	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. They are scheduled to attend the 12th session of [...]	2008-08-12 21:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION572	WHMSI CONFERENCE IN PARAGUAY [...] (U) Hosted by the Paraguayan Ministries of Environment and Tourism and Guyra Paraguay (an environmental NGO),the third Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) Conference was held from July 22 to July 25. Representatives from NGOs such as World Wildlife Fund (WWF),international [...]	2008-08-18 18:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON SENV ETRD PA PGOV
08ASUNCION575	SEC. GUTIERREZ ASSURES LUGO OF US FRIENDSHIP [...] (C) SUMMARY: President-elect Lugo received Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez and the U.S. delegation to his inauguration August 14, one day before taking his oath as president. Lugo told Secretary Gutierrez that he was pleased with U.S. cooperation and assistance. Gutierrez stressed that despit [...]	2008-08-19 21:43:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PA
08ASUNCION583	SEC GUTIERREZ LUNCH WITH LUGO'S ECONOMIC TEAM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Ayalde hosted a lunch for Secretary Gutierrez and the U.S. delegation to Lugo's inauguration and Lugo's economic team August 14. Finance Minster Borda outlined an expansive agenda of economic policy priorities: pro-growth macro-economic policies; public sector reform to [...]	2008-08-22 14:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ECIN PREL ECON ETRD PGOV EIND PA
08ASUNCION584	SEC GUTIERREZ MEETS WITH US COMPANIES [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. companies operating in Paraguay met with Secretary Gutierrez and the U.S. delegation for President Lugo's inauguration at the Chamber of Commerce August 14. The companies indicated that insecurities in the judicial system undermine Paraguay's capacity to attract foreign inv [...]	2008-08-22 18:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECIN PGOV EIND ECON EINV ETRD PREL PA
08ASUNCION590	CHAVEZ BREAKS ALL THE RULES [...] (C) SUMMARY: Venezuelan President Chavez attempted to steal President Lugo's limelight on and around his August 15 inauguration, but most of his efforts backfired, making him the object of widespread criticism in the Paraguayan press. Chavez did, however, get a good amount of "face time" with [...]	2008-08-25 22:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION592	LUGO STEERS MODERATE COURSE IN INAUGURATION SPEECH [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After taking his oath with an emphatic "I swear," President Fernando Lugo delineated his ideals for Paraguay in an emotive inauguration speech, some of which he delivered in Guarani. Lugo marked a strong affinity with the left as he emphasized the cause of the poor and the indig [...]	2008-08-26 12:50:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL PA
08ASUNCION598	SENATE TUG-OF-WAR OVER DUARTE'S SENATE SEAT [...] (C) SUMMARY: Senate President Enrique Gonzalez Quintana swore former president and Colorado senator-elect Nicanor Duarte Frutos in as senator August 26 without quorum or Senate vote -- provoking outrage in the Senate. Hours later, Liberal Senate Vice President Oscar Denis Sanchez convened an [...]	2008-08-28 13:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PA
08ASUNCION599	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Adrian Meza Martinez D [...]	2008-08-28 13:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION606	LUGO AND HAMED FRIENDLY WITH A/S SHANNON BUT LIGHT [...] (C) SUMMARY: In his August 28 meeting with President Lugo, Assistant Secretary Shannon reinforced Secretary Gutierrez' message to Lugo about U.S. interests in strengthening commercial ties, and also expressed support for Lugo's social agenda. Above all else, Lugo said he wants to strengthen P [...]	2008-08-29 18:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PREL SNAR PA
08ASUNCION611	COUP RUMORS: JUST ANOTHER DAY IN PARAGUAY [...] (C) After swirling rumors and exaggerated press reports of an attempted coup on September 1, President Lugo appeared on national television with his military cabinet behind him. Lugo assured his people that he remained in control and that he would not tolerate any attempts to undermine Paraguay [...]	2008-09-02 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PA
08ASUNCION62	THREE PLUS ONE READOUT [...] (C) The January 10-11 Three-Plus-One Security Dialogue with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and the United States in Asuncion played out as expected, with fruitful coordination on the margins of the meeting, but plenary interventions from the three focused primarily on crime fighting and preserving [...]	2008-01-29 17:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KCRM PGOV GTIP SNAR PA BR AR
08ASUNCION624	LUGO FOCUSES ON COUNTERNARCOTICS, MICROENTERPRISE [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Lugo expressed interest in closer counternarcotics cooperation with the United States and requested U.S. assistance with microenterprise development during a Friday, August 29 dinner with the Ambassador. Lugo made clear that he does not trust some of his closest advisors [...]	2008-09-05 18:58:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR PGOV ECON PA
08ASUNCION625	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipient of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate name: [...]	2008-09-08 12:59:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION626	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training at the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies sche [...]	2008-09-08 13:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION629	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Carlos Humberto Benitez Gon [...]	2008-09-09 17:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION641	UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PARAGUAY [...] (U) The primary contacts for Embassy Asuncion are as follows: -- Embassy Asuncion Telephone number (Post 1): dialing from US: 011 595 21 213-715 x2210, dialing within Asuncion: 213-715 x2210, dialing within Paraguay: 021 213-715 x2210; -- Ambassador Liliana Ayalde: 011 595 21 213-715 x2 [...]	2008-09-12 15:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PA
08ASUNCION643	63RD UNGA LIST OF ATTENDEES [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-12 17:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA PA
08ASUNCION646	A/S SHANNON'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: WHA Assistant Secretary Shannon visited Paraguay August 28-29 to meet President Lugo (reftel) and -- as he articulated to Paraguay's press -- to discuss ways the United States and Paraguay can work together to combat corruption, strengthen democratic institutions, improve health c [...]	2008-09-15 13:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PA

08ASUNCION655	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These members of Paraguay's National Anti-Drug S [...]	2008-09-17 13:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION657	RSO MEETING WITH NEW COMANDANTE OF POLICE [...] (S) SUMMARY: On September 11, RSO met with the new Comandante of the Paraguayan National Police (PNP),Federico Acuna Araujo. Araujo reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the US Embassy's security needs and thanked the RSO for the large number of training opportunities the Embassy provides [...]	2008-09-17 21:12:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	ASEC PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION660	DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON AMBASSADORS IN BOLIVIA AND [...] No summary [...]	2008-09-18 22:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM ASEC BL PA
08ASUNCION661	XXXXXXXXXXXX CONCERNED ABOUT REGIONAL POLITICS [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: XXXXXXXXXXXX sought an unofficial meeting with Emboffs September 13 to discuss the Bolivian crisis and regional spillover. XXXXXXXXXXXX said Venezuela has a presence in virtually all of Bolivia's military bases, and that Venezuela's center of operations is in San Andita. The Ve [...]	2008-09-22 18:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV SNAR MARR ECON PREL MASS PA BL
08ASUNCION665	INSIDE SCOOP ON REGIONAL POLITICS AND UNASUR [...] (C) Chilean Ambassador Fabio Vio Ugarte told Ambassador September 17 that he met privately with Chilean President Bachelet when he returned to Santiago for a COM meeting to prepare for the UNASUR Summit. To his surprise, she firmly stated her dislike for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Howev [...]	2008-09-25 20:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PA
08ASUNCION667	TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR CIVIL MILITARY [...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Paraguay, and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here. In accordance with the TOR, the following information is provided: A. (U) Chief of Mission (COM) Liliana [...]	2008-09-26 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION671	NEW AIR CARRIERS COMING TO PARAGUAY [...] (U) The international carriers TACA and PLUNA will service Paraguay before the end of 2008. The Uruguayan-owned carrier PLUNA (First Uruguayan Lines of Air Navigation) is expected to begin its service to Paraguay on October 29 with four weekly direct flights to Montevideo. PLUNA will also offe [...]	2008-10-01 14:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ECON EINV ETRD PA
08ASUNCION672	LUGO'S FIRST MAJOR ATTACK ON CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The new Paraguayan government scored its first major victory against corruption in September. Prosecutors and police conducted a mega-operation which uncovered the existence of the infamous "black suitcases" containing bribery monies. For years, the Paraguayan press has report [...]	2008-10-01 20:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL PA
08ASUNCION675	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training assistance. These individuals from the Paraguayan [...]	2008-10-02 11:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION691	TRADE-TALK: PARAGUAY'S OPPOSITION IN THE WTO [...] (C) SUMMARY: The new Paraguayan Government of Fernando Lugo is soon to decide whether to lift Paraguay's three-year old opposition in the WTO to U.S. requests for waivers for AGOA, CBERA, and ATPA trade preference programs. Commerce Minister clearly wants to reverse Paraguay's position. Howev [...]	2008-10-09 18:56:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PGOV EIND ECON EINV ETRD PREL PA
08ASUNCION694	PARAGUAY'S 2008 THIRD QUARTER INL REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2008-10-13 14:15:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN KCRIM PA
08ASUNCION696	SCENE-SETTER FOR BUSH-LUGO MEETING: PARAGUAY [...] (C) President Fernando Lugo's administration represents the first break in Colorado Party's 61-year stranglehold on power; as such, it is shaking the foundations of Paraguayan society. President Bush's October 27 meeting with President Lugo offers the United States an opportunity to reaffirm it [...]	2008-10-14 18:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV SNAR PA
08ASUNCION7	LIBERAL PARTY POLITICS [...] (C) Hermes "Rambo" Saguier (protect),an opposition Liberal Party leader and one of presidential hopeful Fernando Lugo's advisors, told Pol/Econ Chief December 28 that the Liberal Party will not likely announce its December 9 primary results (designating Lugo's running mate) before early Febru [...]	2008-01-03 12:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION701	ANTI-DRUG AGENTS ARREST FIRST CAPITAL COMMAND [...] (C) Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) arrested six members of the Sao Paulo-based gang First Capital Command October 13 operating near Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),Amambay Department. SENAD agents -- with the assistance of the U.S.-trained Paraguayan Military Forces' Joint Imm [...]	2008-10-15 17:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR MOPS PGOV BR BL PA
08ASUNCION702	EPHEDRINE KING ARRESTED IN PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Paraguay's anti narcotics agency (SENAD) arrested October 3 Mexican nationals, including an alleged leader of the Sinaloa Mexican drug cartel for ephedrine trafficking. Paraguayan authorities report a new trend in ephedrine trafficking from South America to Mexico and the United [...]	2008-10-15 20:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR KCRIM PREL PA
08ASUNCION709	PPL MEMBERS INDICTED FOR KIDNAPPING AS LAND [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguayan authorities indicted former Free Fatherland Party (PPL) members Manuel Cristaldo Mieres and Osvaldo Villalba September 23 for the kidnapping (and post-ransom release) of former Tacuati mayor and wealthy rancher Luis Alberto Lindstron. Whether politically or just finan [...]	2008-10-20 13:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PTER ASEC PINS PGOV PA BR AR
08ASUNCION712	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are police officers with the N [...]	2008-10-22 18:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION713	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] (SBU) Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures, and finds no credible derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. (SBU) Candidate name: Fede [...]	2008-10-22 19:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION718	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNIT OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan Peace Keeping Operations Multi-Role Engineering Company that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or sec [...]	2008-10-23 21:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION720	VENEZUELANS PERFORMING EYE SURGERIES AND MORE [...] (SBU) Venezuela's ""Miracle Mission"" Program has sent several thousand Paraguayans abroad for free eye surgeries and ""leadership"" training in Cuba and Venezuela. The last Paraguayan government signed an agreement with Venezuela in April 2006 to launch the program, and the Lugo administration e [...]	2008-10-24 14:57:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PREL PROP PGOV SOCI CU VZ PA
08ASUNCION721	NEGATIVE PUBLIC REACTION TO PARAGUAY-VENEZUELA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay and Venezuela signed 13 agreements August 16 which attempt to establish the framework for extensive Venezuelan activity in Paraguay. Constitutionally, Congress is required to authorize agreements with a foreign government, and reproached the Executive for not submitting [...]	2008-10-24 15:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PA
08ASUNCION722	TENSIONS WITH BRAZIL INCREASE OVER LAND AND [...] (C) Paraguay's bilateral relations with Brazil soured in October over Brazilian military exercises on the Paraguayan border and an increase in invasions of land owned by Brazilian-Paraguayans. Although Brazil informed Paraguay of its plans to conduct military exercises, Paraguayan officials c [...]	2008-10-24 18:41:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC PINS PGOV PREL PA BR AR ES
08ASUNCION726	PARAGUAYAN MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION YIELDS EXPLOSIVE [...] (SBU) The Paraguayan military destroyed over 75 percent of its total munitions stockpile -- all of it expired -- with PM/WRA assistance in two phases during July and September (ref A). Paraguayan Military Forces Commander General Bernardino Soto thanked the USG for its assistance in destroyi [...]	2008-10-27 19:10:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM MASS PGOV PA
08ASUNCION729	INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF COURAGE AWARD NOMINEE: [...] (U) Post nominates Paraguayan anti-corruption prosecutor Ms. Rocio Vallejo as our nominee for the 2009 Secretary's Award for International Women of Courage. Ms. Vallejo's personal information requested in reftel is as follows: -- Full legal name of nominee: Hilda Maria del Rocio Vallejo Av [...]	2008-10-28 18:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN PREL KPAO PHUM PA
08ASUNCION734	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Nicolas Angel Narvaez Retam [...]	2008-10-31 12:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION735	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candidate name: [...]	2008-10-31 12:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION740	PARAGUAY AND TAIWAN MAINTAIN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS [...] (C) Paraguay's new Lugo government redefined Paraguay's relationship with the Republic of China (Taiwan) when it announced August 31 that it would no longer actively support Taiwan's interests in the United Nations. Taiwan reacted by hinting September 11 that it might cut off financial aid to [...]	2008-11-03 19:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PA CH TW
08ASUNCION747	SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL ENGEL TO PARAGUAY [...] (C) Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Codel Engel November 11-13. President Fernando Lugo's administration represents the first break in the Colorado Party's 61-year streak in power; as such, it is shaking the foundations of Paraguayan society. Just on the heels of President Lugo's October 27 [...]	2008-11-04 12:32:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV SNAR PA
08ASUNCION775	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Williams Celestino Lezcano [...]	2008-11-18 17:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION781	OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT-ELECT [...] Per reftel the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion is transmitting the text of President Lugo's congratulatory message to President-elect Obama. (BEGIN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION) Republic of Paraguay Fernando Lugo Mendez President of the Republic of Paraguay Asuncion, November 5, 2008 Mr. Presi [...]	2008-11-20 13:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL OVIP PA
08ASUNCION785	D/USTR VERONEAU REASSURES LUGO OF US TRADE INTERESTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Deputy U.S. Trade Representative John Veroneau met with President Lugo early November 20 to reinforce President Bush's interest in strengthening trade relations with Paraguay. Lugo said international solidarity is key to Paraguay's development, and asserted that Paraguay needs fa [...]	2008-11-20 20:14:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON ETRD PA
08ASUNCION79	THREATS TO DISQUALIFY LUGO [...] (U) The Colorado Party's focus -- and with it the media spotlight -- has shifted from its disputed primary elections to confronting presidential hopeful and resigned Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo following the January 20 announcement that presidential candidate Blanca Ovelar had been declared [...]	2008-02-06 19:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION791	CODEL ENGEL VISITS PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Congressman Engel (D-NY) led an eight-member, bipartisan delegation to Paraguay November 11-13 to strengthen commercial ties and affirm U.S. interest in Paraguay. Senate President Gonzalez Quintana opened the delegation's November 11 meeting with the Paraguayan Congress by affir [...]	2008-11-25 11:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP ETRD PREL ECON PA
08ASUNCION796	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the St [...]	2008-11-28 11:07:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION814	PARAGUAY SHAKES UP SECURITY FORCES LEADERSHIP [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Lugo administration in late November appointed new leadership in the Military Forces and the National Police in the biggest change in Paraguay's security apparatus in decades. By retiring many scores of security officials and promoting a new cadre of leaders, the Lugo adm [...]	2008-12-09 13:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER ASEC MARR PINS PGOV PREL PA
08ASUNCION815	LUGO'S FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE [...] (SBU) President Fernando Lugo publicly reviewed November 25 his administration's progress in its first 100 days. Lugo emphasized a frontal fight against corruption and said he is trying to impose a new style of government, while humbly assuming responsibility for his errors to date as presiden [...]	2008-12-09 15:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PREL PA
08ASUNCION830	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNIT OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of ongoing U.S. training and/or security assistance in Asuncion, Para [...]	2008-12-12 18:29:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION837	TRACTORAZO - AGRO-BUSINESS SECTOR UNITES [...] (SBU) Lining up tractors, tractor trailers, automobiles, and motorcycles along 1,000 kilometers of Paraguay's highways, 30,0000-50,0000 representatives of the country's agro-business sector protested in favor of jobs and security December 15-16 in 13 of Paraguay's 17 departments. The United Un [...]	2008-12-16 19:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV ECON PA
08ASUNCION840	FORMER ITAIPU DAM DIRECTOR INDICTED FOR CORRUPTION [...] (SBU) Paraguayan prosecutors indicted former Itaipu Binational Enterprise (EBI) director (and current Colorado Senator) Victor Bernal Garay December 11 on corruption charges related to the alleged misuse of Itaipu Dam funds. Judge Patricia Gonzalez, who oversees Bernal's case, indicated Decem [...]	2008-12-17 18:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON PHUM PA
08ASUNCION843	RESPONSE TO REVIEW FOR SUSPENSION OF TITLE III OF [...] (U) This cable responds to questions regarding implementation of Title III of the LIBERTAD Act and the relationship between the Cuban and Paraguayan governments (ref A and B). 2. (C) Has the host country, in Post's opinion, worked to promote the advancement of democracy and human rights i [...]	2008-12-17 19:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ETTC PREL KDEM CVIS PHUM PREF CU PA
08ASUNCION847	PARAGUAY'S THRESHOLD PROGRAM WORKING TO FORMALIZE [...] (U) Ambassador and Paraguayan Minister of Industry and Commerce Martin Heisecke visited December 10 manufacturers in Ciudad del Este (CDE) supported by USAID's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program. Ambassador and Heisecke visited Qin Yi America and Cortinerias del Paragua [...]	2008-12-19 16:45:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL EAID ECON PA
08ASUNCION855	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Cesar Eduardo Frutos Casco [...]	2008-12-23 12:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION856	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Eduardo Guillen Paez DO [...]	2008-12-23 12:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION857	AMBASSADOR IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE: REFORMS STILL [...] (C) Political, law enforcement, and private sector representatives told Ambassador in Ciudad del Este December 9-10 that the Paraguayan government needs significant political, economic, and judicial reform. Prosecutors, business leaders, and activists expressed concern over political corrupt [...]	2008-12-23 14:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV ECON SNAR PTER PHUM PA
08ASUNCION868	PARAGUAY: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] The Governments of the Tri-Border Area (TBA),Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, have long been concerned with arms and drugs smuggling, document fraud, money laundering, and the manufacture and movement of contraband goods through this region. In the early 1990s, they established a mechanism to [...]	2008-12-29 21:36:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR ASEC EFIN KCRM KHSL PETER PA
08ASUNCION869	AG SECTOR UNCERTAINTY BREEDS PESSIMISM [...] (C) SUMMARY: Major Paraguayan soy producers are skeptical of President Lugo's economic plans, particularly agriculture policy. Recent declines of 30 to 40 percent in commodity prices are a serious but manageable concern. The government's intention to tax production, however, generates a strong [...]	2008-12-29 21:38:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN PGOV EIND ECON EINV ETRD PREL PA
08ASUNCION877	PARAGUAYANS UNCOVER MORE EVIDENCE OF [...] (C) SUMMARY: A leading Paraguayan human rights activist discovered numerous personal records belonging to political prisoners tortured during the Stroessner regime (1954-89) in a building then used by the Interior Ministry. Further evidence of Stroessner-era human rights abuses will be rele [...]	2008-12-31 18:49:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV PA
08ASUNCION92	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MCC THRESHOLD COUNTRY PROGRAM [...] In support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID),post is requesting human rights vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the personnel listed below that will be participating in the MCC Threshold Country Program as customs enforcement officers for a period of at l [...]	2008-02-12 17:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PGOV PREL AID PA
08ASUNCION96	WIREC INVITATION SENT TO PARAGUAYAN MINISTERS [...] No summary [...]	2008-02-13 13:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI
08ASUNCION97	PROPOSAL FOR G/TIP-MANAGED FY08 ESF AND INCLE FUNDS [...] (U) Embassy Asuncion submits the following anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) proposal for FY 2008 ESF and INCLE funding (reftel). This proposal details the second phase of an IOM project funded by G/TIP in 2006 and completed in July 2007. Cynthia Bendlin, WHA winner of the 2008 Secretary's [...]	2008-02-13 13:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL SMIG BR AR PA
08ASUNCION99	AMBASSADOR'S FIRST MEETING WITH CANDIDATE LUGO [...] (C) In his first meeting with bishop-turned-presidential front-runner Fernando Lugo, Ambassador delivered a strong message that the United States wants good relations with whomever becomes Paraguay's next president, and we have numerous opportunities to work together toward common interests. [...]	2008-02-14 15:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SNAR PGOV PA
09ASUNCION1	PARAGUAYAN PEOPLE'S ARMY STARTS NEW YEAR WITH BANG [...] (S/NF) Armed individuals claiming to be members of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) attacked a small military outpost in San Pedro Department around midnight December 31, stealing weapons and burning it to the ground. The Paraguayan government responded January 1 with police roadblocks and [...]	2009-01-02 19:42:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER ASEC PINS MOPS PA
09ASUNCION10	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Alvaro Lopez Cattebecke [...]	2009-01-08 17:00:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION103	IRAN MAKES COMMERCIAL OVERTURES TO PARAGUAY [...] (SBU) Iran's Ambassador to Paraguay, Morteza Tafreshi, resident in Montevideo, met separately January 22 with Paraguay's Foreign Minister Hamed Franco and with Minister of Industry and Commerce Heisecke in Asuncion. During his meeting with Hamed, Tafreshi invited President Fernando Lugo to vis [...]	2009-02-17 18:33:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PA IR
09ASUNCION108	TOUCHING BASE WITH FM HAMED ON TRADE, COOPERATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Hamed Franco told Ambassador February 12 that "we will see a change" regarding Paraguay's position in the World Trade Organization opposing U.S. waivers for trade preference programs. On biofuels, Hamed said the GOP just held a meeting among ministries with biofu [...]	2009-02-18 18:13:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PTER ETRD MASS MARR PA
09ASUNCION109	TOUCHING BASE WITH FM HAMED ON TRADE, COOPERATION [...] (C) SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Hamed Franco told Ambassador February 12 that "we will see a change" regarding Paraguay's position in the World Trade Organization opposing U.S. waivers for trade preference programs. On biofuels, Hamed said the GOP just held a meeting among ministries with biofu [...]	2009-02-18 18:52:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON PGOV PTER ETRD MASS MARR PA
09ASUNCION112	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces who are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Carlos Jorge Godoy Uriarte [...]	2009-02-23 12:46:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION117	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNIT COMMANDER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit commander of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training and security assistance (refs A-D). Ramon [...]	2009-02-24 20:30:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION129	PARAGUAY'S CONCERNS OVER DOL DRAFT LIST FOR TVPRA [...] (U) Embassy Asuncion thanks the Department of Labor for the opportunity to comment on the draft list of goods believed to be produced by child labor or forced labor in Paraguay as mandated in the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) (ref A). 2. (SBU) Post echoes som [...]	2009-03-03 12:27:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP PA
09ASUNCION13	PRESIDENT LUGO DISCUSSES SECURITY AND DEFENSE [...] (S) President Lugo, joined by two close confidants, frankly and amicably discussed with Charge January 5 current security issues, principally the Paraguayan People's Army's New Year's Eve attack on an Army outpost and the separate subsequent capture by police of stolen plastic explosives by Army pe [...]	2009-01-09 22:20:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL PARM MASS PTER SNAR PA
09ASUNCION132	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These Paraguayan National Police officers are sc [...]	2009-03-04 18:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION133	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces who are intended recipients of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Selva Noemi Galeano Alvaren [...]	2009-03-04 18:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION134	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNIT COMMANDER OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following unit commander of the Paraguayan security forces that is an intended recipient of U.S. training and security assistance (refs A-D). Rojas [...]	2009-03-04 18:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION135	2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW - ASUNCION INPUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Post recommends Paraguay remain under section 306 monitoring. Post encourages the Special 301 Report to acknowledge, as the industry has, Paraguay's positive efforts on enforcement, particularly the work of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Specialized Investigative Unit (U [...]	2009-03-04 19:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN ETRD KIPR PA
09ASUNCION14	PRESIDENT LUGO DISCUSSES SECURITY AND DEFENSE [...] (S) President Lugo, joined by two close confidants, frankly and amicably discussed with Charge January 5 current security issues, principally the Paraguayan People's Army's New Year's Eve attack on an Army outpost and the separate subsequent capture by police of stolen plastic explosives by Army pe [...]	2009-01-09 22:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	MASS PTER SNAR PREL PARM PA
09ASUNCION143	FISHING IN TROUBLED WATERS WITH LUGO [...] (C) SUMMARY: I accepted an invitation from President Lugo to join his February 28-29 trip to a nature reserve in Alto Paraguay. The trip included fishing for piranhas, eating alligator or "jacare," and bird watching on the Black River with the President -- providing me with a unique opportunit [...]	2009-03-05 20:39:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MARR PGOV MASS PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION147	PARAGUAY: NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) This cable responds to reftel questions regarding anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) efforts in Paraguay. 2. (SBU) THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION A. What are the sources of available information on trafficking in persons? What plans are in place (if any) to undertake further docume [...]	2009-03-09 20:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTIP KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB
09ASUNCION149	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan National Police that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend a Crim [...]	2009-03-10 15:40:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION150	CONVICTED NARCOS AND KIDNAPPER ESCAPE PARAGUAYAN [...] (U) Two convicted Brazilian narcotics traffickers and a convicted kidnapper escaped March 6 from a maximum-security police detention facility in Asuncion. Narcotrafficker Nilton Antunez Veron, a member of the Sao Paulo-based First Capital Brigade (PCC),narcotrafficker Eder Pedro de Ferrato, [...]	2009-03-10 22:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SNAR PA
09ASUNCION156	PARAGUAY LIBERATES INTERNET SERVICES [...] (U) Paraguay's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) approved March 12 the liberalization of Internet services, ending the monopoly of state-owned telecommunications operator (COPACO). The measure will benefit private providers with fiber optic networks, and consumers will likely se [...]	2009-03-13 19:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN PGOV EIND ECON EINV ETRD PREL PA
09ASUNCION157	PARAGUAY'S 2008 FOURTH QUARTER INL REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-16 11:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR AFIN PREL KCRIM PA
09ASUNCION162	FRAUD SUMMARY Q ASUNCION [...] (U) This cable is in response to an action request in paragraph 6 of retel. ------------------- COUNTRY CONDITIONS ------------------- 2. (U) After the 35-year dictatorship of General Alfredo Stroessner and six decades of Colorado Party rule, Paraguayans elected former Roman Catholic b [...]	2009-03-19 20:48:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CMGT KFRD ASEC CVIS CPAS PA
09ASUNCION165	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipient of U.S. training. 2. Candidate name: Patrocino Rivas Ramirez [...]	2009-03-20 13:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION17	LUGO'S MEDIA STRATEGY - MARXIST, MUDDLED, OR [...] No summary [...]	2009-01-12 12:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAO PHUM ECPS PGOV PA
09ASUNCION172	PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR CHILD LABOR [...] (U) This cable responds to the Department of Labor's request for information to determine whether Paraguay is implementing its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor (ref A). A. What laws have been promulgated on child labor in the country? The 1993 Labor [...]	2009-03-23 15:09:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID PA
09ASUNCION173	END USE MONITORING REPORT [...] (U) Embassy Asuncion's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) program provided computer equipment, software, vehicles, a construction project, and rent assistance to a variety of Paraguayan government agencies in 2008, including the Anti Drug Secretariat (SENAD),the Women's Secretar [...]	2009-03-23 21:25:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SNAR AFIN PREL PA
09ASUNCION185	CORREA'S PARAGUAY VISIT PRODUCTIVE AND [...] (C) During his March 23-24 visit to Paraguay, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa signed three bilateral accords, unleashed populist rhetoric, bashed the press and "traditional" politicians, offered Paraguay free advice on renegotiating the Itaipu Dam treaty with Brazil, and exchanged medals [...]	2009-03-26 22:02:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EC PA
09ASUNCION187	PRESS ASSOCIATION GIVES LUGO GOOD MARKS [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA),which held its biannual meeting in Paraguay this month, was harshly critical of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, but Paraguay received good marks. As the IAPA director explained: "Whereas other governments in the region are systematically atta [...]	2009-03-27 13:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAO PHUM ECPS PGOV PA
09ASUNCION188	SUCCESSFUL SOUTHCOM VISIT TO PARAGUAY [...] (C) SUMMARY: SOUTHCOM Military Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Spears conducted a successful visit to Paraguay March 24-26. Defense Minister Barreiro Spaini voiced his support to pursuing a general agreement on military cooperation (while cautioning that he is but one of many voices in the governm [...]	2009-03-28 19:31:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR MASS PA
09ASUNCION189	PARAGUAYAN POLS PLOT PARLIAMENTARY PUTSCH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Rumors persist that discredited General and UNACE party leader Lino Oviedo and ex-president Nicanor Duarte Frutos are now working together to assume power via (mostly) legal means should President Lugo stumble in coming months. Their goal: Capitalize on any Lugo mis-steps to break the [...]	2009-03-28 20:24:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PGOV PREL MARR PINS PA
09ASUNCION190	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the Pe [...]	2009-03-30 20:06:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION198	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These candidates are scheduled to attend Intelle [...]	2009-04-01 19:44:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION214	ASUNCION RESPONSE - BLUE LANTERN DTC CASE 050139000 [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-07 11:01:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	ETTC KOMC PA
09ASUNCION216	PARAGUAY INVESTS IN GLOBAL PEACEKEEPING COMPANY [...] (C) Paraguayan Military Forces Commander Admiral Cibar Benitez informed Ambassador by letter March 30 that he had authorized over USD 3.5 million in funds to support Paraguay's first United Nations (UN) Peace Keeping Operations Multi-Role Engineer (MRE) Company. The authorization follows Def [...]	2009-04-07 19:18:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL PA
09ASUNCION222	PRESIDENT SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Lugo is having serious problems with both internal and external communications (reftels). Ambassador Ayalde discussed this with him in a recent meeting including the possibilities of technical assistance. Subsequently, PAO and USAID Director confirmed the Communications [...]	2009-04-08 14:19:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL AID KPAO PHUM ECPS PGOV PA
09ASUNCION223	PARAGUAY 2009 FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT [...] (U) Paraguay's commitment to fiscal transparency and accountability has improved. Information on current and past budgets is readily available on-line at the Ministry of Finance web site. All revenues and expenditures are included in the publicly available budget, accurately reflecting the gov [...]	2009-04-08 15:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PREL PA
09ASUNCION228	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training assistance (refs A-D). Many were previously vette [...]	2009-04-13 21:03:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION229	PRESIDENT (AND EX-BISHOP) LUGO FATHERS A CHILD [...] (U) Paraguay's bishop-turned-President is indeed a Father -- in more ways than one. President Fernando Lugo acknowledged during a brief April 13 press conference that he had had a romantic relationship with Viviana Rosalith Carrillo Canete while serving as bishop of San Pedro Department. He [...]	2009-04-13 22:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM PINR PA
09ASUNCION232	PARAGUAY 2009 RAW SUGAR TARIFF RATE QUOTA [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-15 17:37:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD PA
09ASUNCION233	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the Ru [...]	2009-04-15 18:05:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION235	ASUNCION: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS [...] (U) Post nominations for Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy TFCO are as follows: TFCO Joan Perkins Shaker Political and Economic Chief 595-21-213-715 ext. 2205 595-971-302-409 ShakerJP@state.gov Deputy TFCO Luis Hernandez Economic and Commercial Officer 595-21-2 [...]	2009-04-17 16:22:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN EFIN ETTF PTER PA
09ASUNCION236	ENERGY AND CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP OF THE AMERICAS [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-17 16:28:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ENRG KGHG KSUM PREL SENV PA
09ASUNCION239	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. Mr. Valdez Ruiz is scheduled to attend drug enfor [...]	2009-04-20 18:51:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION240	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan Army that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the Peacekeeping [...]	2009-04-20 18:53:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION241	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled to attend the Co [...]	2009-04-20 18:54:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION242	INVITATION TO SECRETARY CLINTON TO SPEAK AT [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 3. 2. (U) Gloria Rubin, Paraguay's Minister for Women's Affairs, requested that the Embassy forward an invitation to Secretary Clinton inviting her to participate as a keynote speaker during the opening act of the "XXI Specialized Meeting of the [...]	2009-04-20 20:34:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	OVIP OPDC PREL KWMN PHUM SCUL PA
09ASUNCION243	2010 DEMARCHE FOR THE MAJORS LIST TO THE [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-20 21:04:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	SNAR CFED CJAN KCRM PGOV PREL SOCI PA
09ASUNCION249	PARAGUAY: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...]	2009-04-22 19:16:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL PA
09ASUNCION252	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following member of the Paraguayan security forces who is an intended recipient of U.S. training. This individual is scheduled to attend the Joint [...]	2009-04-23 21:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
09ASUNCION253	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - MEMBERS OF PARAGUAYAN [...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following members of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training. These individuals are scheduled for the Senior C [...]	2009-04-23 21:55:00	Embassy Asuncion	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA

09ASUNCION259	LUGO REPLACES FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Fernando Lugo named MERCOSUR Parliament (Parlasur) Representative Hector Lacognata Foreign Minister April 28. The announcement follows Lacognata's April 7 resignation from the moderate Beloved Fatherland Party and political realignment with the leftist Paraguayan Movement Tow [...]	2009-04-29 21:11:00	Embassy Asuncion	SECRET	PREL PGOV PA

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