After months of behind-the-scenes preparations, a senator steamrolled through the changes that could allow Horacio Cartes to be re-elected in 2018 After months of behind-the-scenes preparations, told reporters. On Tuesday, riot police and decrying a coup detat and the imposition of a dictatorship. monitoring events closely from the presidential palace. His supporters want him to run again in 2018 in order, they claim, to continue his pro-business reforms. Opposition politicians allege that senators have been bribed into supporting the amendment, and say that the Colorado Partys huge resources could easily bankroll a yes vote. The crisis risks further damage to […]