President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil traveled to Asunción, Paraguay, to attend the inauguration of the newly elected president, Santiago Peña, set for the next day. Lula described Peña as a promising young leader, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Brazil-Paraguay relations. Previously, Peña had met with Lula in Brasília twice this year. Lula […]
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