Paraguay Congress Pension Reform
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Paraguay's Congress has enacted a pension reform bill for legislators, bypassing presidential sanction due to a lack of action. This move has drawn criticism. Separately, councilors in Caapucú accuse their mayor of 'municipal dictatorship' and institutional abuse, bringing their complaints to Congress.
Paraguay's 'VIP Retirement' for Lawmakers Becomes Law Amid Criticism
A controversial pension reform bill for Paraguayan legislators is set to become law automatically, as President Santiago Peña faces a decision on whether to promulgate or veto it. The bill, which underwent minimal changes, has been widely criticized as mere "cosmetic" reform, failing to address the core issue of "VIP retirement" for members of Congress. The Chamber of Deputies' failure to act on t…
Caapucú Mayor Accused of 'Municipal Dictatorship' as Councilors Take Complaints to Congress
Liberal councilors in Caapucú have escalated their accusations against the resigning mayor, Gustavo Penayo, to the National Congress, labeling his actions as a "municipal dictatorship." The councilors…
Chile Congress finalizes tax reform after Senate backs Kast's vetoes
Chile's Congress has concluded its review of the government's sweeping economic reform package, known as the "megareforma," after the Senate backed President José Antonio Kast's veto of three measures…
