VOICED : Cierre de campana en Paraguay

VOICED : Cierre de campana en Paraguay

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Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the upcoming presidential elections in Paraguay, where 3.5 million citizens are eligible to vote. It highlights the participation of overseas voters for the first time and the main candidates, Horacio Cartes and Efraín Alegre. The campaign has been marked by accusations between the candidates. The elections follow the controversial removal of former President Fernando Lugo, with Federico Franco taking over temporarily. Paraguay, despite being a major exporter of soy and meat, remains one of South America's poorest countries and seeks institutional normalization through these elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Paraguayans are eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential elections?

4.2 million

3.5 million

2 million

5 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as having residents who can vote in the Paraguayan elections for the first time?

Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia

Mexico, Canada, and Peru

United States, Argentina, and Spain

Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two main candidates in the Paraguayan presidential elections?

Efraín Alegre and Fernando Lugo

Horacio Cartes and Federico Franco

Horacio Cartes and Efraín Alegre

Federico Franco and Fernando Lugo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main accusations exchanged between the two candidates during the campaign?

Corruption and tax evasion

Narcopolitics and misappropriation of state funds

Election fraud and media manipulation

Environmental damage and human rights violations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event led to the current political situation in Paraguay?

A military coup

The resignation of the president

The impeachment of President Fernando Lugo

A national referendum