Weekly Report - 27 February 2020 (WR-20-08)

Following months of debate, and amid public pressure, Paraguay’s congress has approved a new bill that seeks to stop the financing of political campaigns with ‘dirty money’ - funds obtained from dubious sources. This has been hailed as a major step forwards in the fight against corruption and money laundering and in the strengthening of Paraguay’s democracy. It should also help to improve Paraguay’s international image at a key moment for the country.