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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |