EU diplomat warns Paraguay needs to avert becoming a narco-state
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 20:40 UTC
Looking ahead, Paraguay has green and surplus energy, García de Viedma added
The European Union's Ambassador in Asunción Monday said he feared Paraguay could end up turning into a narco-state if proper measures are not taken.
“Some people probably exaggerate when they talk about Paraguay being a narco-state. I think they are exaggerations, but I think it is important to keep in mind that this possibility in the long term cannot be ruled out if the necessary and timely measures are not taken,” Javier García de Viedma said in a radio interview.
He added that when he arrived in the country, less than a year ago, one of the issues that caught his attention was the weight organized crime had on Paraguay's daily life.
“Fundamentally, since the attack in San Bernardino, I had the impression that a red line had been crossed and that there was a message from organized crime. Is there a risk? Yes, there is a risk, but there are also measures, programs, collaboration, not only from the European Union, but also from other countries, and there are very worthy people with great determination to put an end to this. Risks, yes, but also means and will,” the Spanish diplomat elaborated.
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