Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has announced that he will not run for re-election next year, regardless of whether Congress passes an amendment to allow leaders to stand for a second term.
In a letter to the Archbishop of Ascunsion posted on social media, the former soft-drink and tobacco executive said that his decision was inspired by Pope Francis's call for peace and dialogue in Paraguay.
Porque el Paraguay siempre está primero! pic.twitter.com/ozoxuCPiB1— Horacio_Cartes (@Horacio_Ca…
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