Frente Guasu, a leftist political coalition in Paraguay, issued a statement on Wednesday harshly criticizing the foreign policy of President Santiago Peña. Under the title 'It's time not to go against the tide of history,' the bloc claims the government is 'surrendering the national future' by maintaining its diplomatic alignment with Taiwan and the United States.
In the document, Frente Guasu questions the fact that Paraguay is the only country in South America that still maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, instead of recognizing the People's Republic of China. The coalition describes the government's international stance as 'lackey' toward the United States and argues that this policy has not generated proportional benefits for the country.
The statement also references the global geopolitical landscape, mentioning recent rapprochements between the United States and China, and warns that Paraguay risks becoming commercially and diplomatically isolated if it does not change its external strategy. According to Frente Guasu, China currently represents one of the world's main markets for raw materials and industrial products, and the absence of direct diplomatic relations puts Paraguay at a disadvantage compared to other countries in the region.
Finally, the coalition urges Peña's government to review its international policy and move toward establishing diplomatic relations with mainland China, arguing that the global context requires a redefinition of the country's strategic alliances.