Paraguay: Coup d’etat or vote of distrust?
Journal Title: Conjuntura Austral: journal of the Global South - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 14
Abstract
This article analyzes the political events that occurred in Paraguay in June 2012 as well as its implications for the future of the country. It also evaluates the position of neighboring countries, MERCOSUR, UNASUR and OAS over the Paraguayan political crisis.
Authors and Affiliations
Mariana Llanos, Detlef Nolte, Cordula Tibi Weber
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