Paraguay is a country where socialism
without makeup causes horror, ambiguity, not radicalism.
That is why the presidential candidate of the Alliance
for Change is so disturbing.
Running in the April 20 elections
is the Most Rev. Fernando Lugo, 56, former Catholic
bishop of the diocese of San Pedro, in northern Paraguay,
who was suspended a divinis by the Vatican. He is
an enthusiastic supporter of liberation theology.
The main trump card of the bishop-candidate
is ambiguity. He avoids making any categorical affirmations
about what he really believes. With this method, he
could presumably steer the country toward the left,
promoting a gradual disintegration of Paraguay’s
political, social and economic institutions.
In this issue of LulaWatch,
we look at these developments.
Lula
Fooling the World Lula's party covered up its
historic radicalism during the
elections, but now in power is
gradually re-nationalizing formerly
privatized assets.
Brazil
says NO to Gun Control - October 27, 2005
The international left was monitoring with great expectations the results
of Brazil’s weekend referendum on a nationwide ban on the sale of
guns and ammunition. A Yes vote would have been celebrated as a victory
for gun control not only in Brazil but worldwide.