A New Chapter for Paraguay: A Conversation with President Santiago Pe帽a
Santiago Pe帽a, an economist and former finance minister from Paraguay鈥檚 conservative Colorado Party, won a decisive victory in April鈥檚 presidential election. In most of the region, incumbent parties have struggled in recent elections. But Pe帽a鈥檚 Colorado Party not only retained control of the presidency, it also won majorities in both chambers of Congress, giving him an opportunity to implement an ambitious economic agenda.
As Paraguay emerges from a long drought, its robust agriculture sector will help drive economic growth. Still, Paraguay鈥檚 new leader faces challenges as he attempts to create 500,000 jobs, reduce poverty, and fight crime and corruption. Foreign policy will also be complex, as the president deepens Paraguay鈥檚 relationship with Taiwan amid pressure from Beijing and objections from local farmers eager for a new export market. Closer to home, Paraguay and its neighbors are discussing the future of the Mercosur trade bloc, while Paraguay and Brazil are expected to renegotiate the electricity rates of the Itaip煤 dam.
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