The president Fernando Lugo of Paraguay accused of dereliction of duty and isolated by the Congress from his post on Friday. He condemned for mismanagement during the armed clashes on the evacuation of a piece of land that has killed 17 policemen and a farmer last week and gave up Lugo's political allies with him after growing criticism against him by the events of last week and the Senate by a majority vote in favor of removing him from office, a day after one of the House of Representatives to move his trial proceedings on charges of dereliction of duty.
Lugo said in a speech broadcast on national television, "despite the distortion of the law, I accept the decision of Congress" and called on his supporters to remain calm."The history of Paraguay suffered a large wound."Lugo made these words just before the performance of his deputy, Frederick Franco, his political opponent, was sworn in to complete the last year of his presidency. Thousands of supporters of Lugo gathered outside in the capital Asuncion and tried to break into the ranks of the security forces after the announcement of impeachment.
Lugo said in a speech broadcast on national television, "despite the distortion of the law, I accept the decision of Congress" and called on his supporters to remain calm."The history of Paraguay suffered a large wound."Lugo made these words just before the performance of his deputy, Frederick Franco, his political opponent, was sworn in to complete the last year of his presidency. Thousands of supporters of Lugo gathered outside in the capital Asuncion and tried to break into the ranks of the security forces after the announcement of impeachment.
The unprecedented speed of the impeachment trial raised concerns among other governments in the region. The leftist presidents of Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador announced they would not recognize Franco's government.
"What has happened is absolutely illegitimate" Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa told local television.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez said her country would not "validate the coup" in Paraguay. She also said she was working with Brazil and Uruguay - partners in the Mercosur trade bloc, along with Paraguay - to respond jointly.
In Caracas, President Hugo Chavez described the new president as "illegal" and said that "Venezuela does not recognize this government is legal and illegal in Asuncion."
In Caracas, President Hugo Chavez described the new president as "illegal" and said that "Venezuela does not recognize this government is legal and illegal in Asuncion."
The Bolivian President Evo Morales criticized, including as a "parliamentary coup", noting that his country "will not recognize the government is derived from the ballot box," as reported by the official news agency.
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