A May 31 report in the highly respected Mexican daily La Jornada stated that in late May 2005 Paraguay’s Congress rushed through a law “that will permit United States troops to enter this South American country for 18 months, with immunity for all personnel that participate in activities of training and advising, including civilian personnel.” Paraguay and Bolivia share a border.
Given recent negative US government statements re Bolivia and its social movements – which are demanding complete nationalisation of country’s oil, gas and water – this is an ominous development.
Sources:
Narco-Sphere ( English)
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/story/2005/6/9/84257/46598
(6th paragraph from end)
Original Story in La Jornada (Spanish)
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2005/may05/050531/027n2mun.php