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Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo (center) smiles after talking with his followers outside the Public Television building in downtown Asuncion, Paraguay, in the early hours of Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo)

Paraguay’s Lugo denounces ouster as president

By Peter Orsi - Associated Press

Fernando Lugo, Paraguay's former president, talks to reporters outside his home in Lambare, on the outskirts of Asuncion, on Sunday, two days after Mr. Lugo was impeached and removed from office. He denounced the action as a "parliamentary coup." He exhorted his followers to remain peaceful as they hold protests. (Associated Press)

Ousted Paraguayan leader won’t cede power, sets up alternate government

By Peter Orsi - Associated Press