They were backed by the centre-left opposition and by supporters of Juan Carlos Wasmosy, the outgoing president, whose feud with General Oviedo paralysed Paraguay for his last two years in office (and in March came close to prompting a second attempt at a coup, this time by Mr Wasmosy's own friends in the armed forces).

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"I can't say that I am optimistic for what is going to happen, but I know that to the extent that I can, I will try to influence those of my friends who voted angrily the previous time now to give (it) a second thought, " she said.

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Whild has been friends with Brown for a long time but is keen for the Reds to win their second qualifying round tie to ruin his old mate's weekend.

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