Mr Gonzalez's group are the political descendants of General Alfredo Stroessner, Paraguay's dictator for 35 years until 1989.

ECONOMIST: The woes of three uncertain mini-democracies

He was a senior official under General Alfredo Stroessner, Paraguay's dictator from 1953 until the army ousted him in 1989.

ECONOMIST: Paraguay

During the 35-year dictatorship of General Alfredo Stroessner, he was a political fixer and then head of the Supreme Court, enforcing censorship and persecution of the regime's opponents.

ECONOMIST: Paraguay

In his inaugural speech, Mr Cubas made a good impression on a country where democracy has struggled to put down roots since General Alfredo Stroessner's 35-year dictatorship ended in 1989.

ECONOMIST: Paraguay