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Weekly Report - 7 February 2013 (WR-13-05)
Oviedo’s death shakes up Paraguay’s electoral race
One of the most influential figures in Paraguayan politics over the last two decades died in a helicopter accident on 2 February. Retired General Lino César Oviedo Silva was on the campaign trail ahead of presidential elections on 21 April. His death could have a decisive impact on the outcome of these closely contested elections, which are being billed in the wider region as essential to put Paraguay back on a democratic footing after the contentious impeachment of President Fernando Lugo last June.
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