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Trump Calls Paraguayan President Peña a 'Good Man,' Vows to Help Remove Him From OFAC List

Trump Calls Paraguayan President Peña a 'Good Man,' Vows to Help Remove Him From OFAC List

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump described Paraguayan President Santiago Peña as a "good man."
  • Trump stated he would do "everything possible" to remove Peña from the OFAC list.
  • The OFAC list, maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department, targets individuals and entities involved in illicit activities.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered a public endorsement of Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, calling him a "good man." Trump also pledged to exert his influence to have Peña removed from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list. This statement suggests a potential shift in U.S. policy or a personal intervention by Trump regarding Peña's status on the OFAC sanctions list. The OFAC list is maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department and typically includes individuals and entities accused of engaging in illicit activities, such as drug trafficking or corruption. Trump's remarks indicate a willingness to engage with and potentially support Peña's administration, despite the reasons for his inclusion on the OFAC list. The specifics of why Peña was placed on the list and the exact nature of Trump's proposed actions remain unclear, but the endorsement signals a significant diplomatic gesture.

haré todo lo posible para sacarlo de la lista de la OFAC

— Donald TrumpTrump's promise to help Peña get off the OFAC list.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.