A few minutes in Paraguay

Out and about with Laura and her chums Laura, Denise, and Julian last night, we walked across Plaza De La Republica and saw 100 or so Paraguayans gathered, waving flags, generally celebrating, as one radio in the centre of the throng broadcast the incoming results of the election back home. They were all supporters of Fernando Lugo, the opposition candidate who's victory ended more than 60 years of rule by the Colorado Party. This new lot, according to one of the guys celebrating, are going to be better for the country. Hurrah for them.