Representative Norma Torres, a Democrat from Pomona, was one of the members of a presidential delegation attending the inauguration of Santiago Peña as the president of Paraguay. In a statement, Torres, who was born in Guatemala, expressed her commitment to democracy-building efforts in Central and South America and thanked President Biden for choosing her to be part of the delegation. She also congratulated President Peña on his inauguration and expressed her desire to collaborate with his government in supporting democracy in the region.
Torres was specifically selected by President Biden for the delegation due to her work in the region, according to her press secretary Justin Krakoff. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, on the other hand, was chosen to lead the delegation, which also included other officials such as the U.S. ambassador to Paraguay, the U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States, and the assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
The delegation departed for Paraguay on Monday and is scheduled to return to the United States on Wednesday. They also held meetings during their time in Paraguay. Peña, who was elected on April 30, succeeded Mario Abdo Benítez and is now serving a five-year term as president. The U.S. State Department has expressed its interest in collaborating with President Peña and his government in areas such as fighting corruption and advancing security and economic growth. The department also emphasized the shared democratic values between Paraguay and the United States.
President Peña, who is 44 years old, has a background in finance and economics. He previously served as the nation’s finance minister and taught economics at the Catholic University of Asunción. He has also held positions in leadership boards for the Central Bank of Paraguay and Banco Amambay. He holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
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