On Tuesday, economist Santiago Peña is set to be inaugurated as Paraguay’s 51st president. He is committed to preserving Paraguay’s distinct diplomatic ties with Taiwan in South America. Soon, he’ll address trade talks with Brazil, focusing on the treaty governing the Itaipú hydroelectric dam’s joint operation. Peña, a former finance minister, traveled to Taipei this […]
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