Paraguay Protests Erupt Over Government Handling Of Covid-19
Muhammad Irfan Published March 06, 2021 | 12:04 PM
Protestors angry over the Paraguay government's handling of the coronavirus crisis clashed with police late Friday, with shops ransacked and cars set on fire
Asuncion (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Mar, 2021 ) :Protestors angry over the Paraguay government's handling of the coronavirus crisis clashed with police late Friday, with shops ransacked and cars set on fire.
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as clashes in the center of the capital Asuncion left around 20 injured, according to AFP estimates.
Protestors rallied earlier outside the Congress building to demand the resignation of President Mario Abdo Benitez.
Health Minister Julio Mazzoleni, who has been under attack from lawmakers, including some from the ruling party, and by health worker unions, submitted his resignation, which he made public on Friday after a meeting with the president.
On Thursday, the Senate adopted by 30 votes out of 45 a resolution calling for Mazzoleni to step down.
The coronavirus epidemic is expanding in Paraguay and officials admit the threat is grave.
"We are in a critical situation," said health ministry spokesman Hernan Martinez.
"Let's avoid crowds. It is the only thing that can save us from the collapse of healthcare."As of Friday, Paraguay had 165,811 cases and 3,278 deaths.
Hospitals were "working hard" but "the situation is complicated," said pulmonologist Carlos Morinigo.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
PTI to stage nationwide protests against alleged electoral frauds
Senate continues discussion on Presidential address to Joint Sitting of Parliame ..
Masood Khan calls for Pak-US cooperation for regional peace
Interior Minister starts Margalla Trail Patrol for security
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
More Stories From World
-
Ukraine agriculture minister freed on bail in corruption case
14 minutes ago -
Vietnam National Assembly head resigns amid graft purge
14 minutes ago -
Calls for mosque demolition weigh on India's Muslim voters
24 minutes ago -
Chinese shares close higher Friday
24 minutes ago -
China's EV execs bullish on Western pressure at Beijing car show
33 minutes ago -
EU toughens rules on fashion retailer Shein
34 minutes ago
-
Xi meets U.S. secretary of state in Beijing
43 minutes ago -
Ukrainian minister detained over suspected corruption: prosecutors
44 minutes ago -
Golf: PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans scores
54 minutes ago -
Pilot seriously injured after vintage plane crash in Western Australia
1 hour ago -
Iron ore futures close higher
1 hour ago -
Tabloid head wanted to 'protect' Trump from salacious stories
1 hour ago