Posted 2/14/2024, 10:08:00 PM
Paraguayan Senate Dismisses Vocal Opposition Senator, Sparking Protests over Democratic Fears
- Paraguay's senate expelled opposition senator Kattya González for alleged misuse of influence while in office
- González is one of few opposition voices in Paraguay politics and has criticized corruption and organized crime's grip on the country
- The right-wing Colorado party has majority in congress, holds presidency, and oversees most state governments after 2021 elections
- Critics accuse Colorado party of trying to silence opposition by dismissing González without just cause
- González's removal sparked protests over concerns for Paraguay's democracy and fears of return to past dictatorships