The legacy of Alfredo Stroessner, Paraguay's former dictator ousted in 1989 after a brutal regime, still influences the country. His long-lasting presence in politics hampers efforts to uncover the ...

Despite being ousted in 1989 after a 35-year reign of terror, during which 20,000 people were tortured, executed or ...

In Peru, out of 20,000 disappeared people, only 3,200 remains have been found. In Colombia, five decades of war left a ...

Torres is accused of being the primary interrogator during General Alfredo Stroessner’s dictatorship ... we expect,” said Kanonnikoff. Unlike Argentina, Paraguay has only tried nine people ...

Mr Abdo Benítez is the son of a close aide to ex-military dictator Alfredo Stroessner, and has faced criticism for defending the former leader's record. He replaces Horacio Cartes. Both are from ...