VOICED : Paraguay elige presidente

Paraguay is set to hold elections for new legislative and presidential leaders. The elections are seen as a step towards institutional normalization after the controversial removal of former President Fernando Lugo, which led to Paraguay's temporary suspension from MERCOSUR and UNASUR. The main candidates are Horacio Cartes from the opposition and Efraín Alegre from the ruling party, both with similar voter support. The elections will also see former President Lugo running for the Senate. The Curuguatí incident, a violent clash during a land eviction, remains a significant backdrop. Over 1,500 observers will monitor the elections.

What is the significance of the upcoming elections in Paraguay?

• They will determine the new leaders of the Palacio Legislativo and the Presidency.

• They will decide whether Paraguay joins the European Union.

• They will establish a new currency for Paraguay.

• They will lead to the dissolution of the current government.

Who are the main candidates in the upcoming Paraguayan elections?

• Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff

• Horacio Cartes and Efraín Alegre

• Fernando Lugo and Federico Franco

What is Fernando Lugo's political goal in the upcoming elections?

• To lead the MERCOSUR

• To gain a seat in the Senate

• To become the President of Paraguay

• To join the United Nations

What event led to Fernando Lugo's removal from office?

• A peaceful protest

• A parliamentary coup

• A natural disaster

• An economic crisis

How many observers are expected to oversee the upcoming elections in Paraguay?

• Over 1,000 international and 500 national observers

• Over 200 international and 800 national observers

• Over 300 international and 1,200 national observers

• Over 500 international and 1,000 national observers