Home / News / World News / Article / Protesters burn parliament, riot in Paraguay

Protesters burn parliament, riot in Paraguay

<p>Senate's secret vote allowing President Cartes to run for re-election triggers unrest in South American nation</p>

Listen to this article :
President Horacio Cartes

President Horacio Cartes

A demonstrator protests in Asuncion on Friday. Pic/AFP
A demonstrator protests in Asuncion on Friday. Pic/AFP

Asuncion: Protesters stormed and set fire to Paraguay's Parliament on Friday after the Senate secretly voted for a constitutional amendment that would allow President Horacio Cartes to run for re-election. The country's constitution has prohibited re-election since it was passed in 1992 after a brutal dictatorship fell in 1989.

How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

Read Next Story
No place for beards and veils in Xinjiang

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement