Seen as a populist, he often switched between Spanish and Guarani during his speeches.

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The currency, the guarani, has lost 26% of its value since January 1st.

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Sharing a name with what was once the largest Indian tribe in the Amazon region, the Guarani is also Paraguay's currency.

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The only industry is bead necklaces, animal figurines and other handicrafts fashioned by the 170 or so Guarani Indians who constitute Krukutu's population.

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