Putting the 'political coup' in a continental context, the motion notes that "The progressive wave of recent years in Latin America has many powerful enemies, both from former ruling elites internally and right-wing forces internationally," and concludes that "International support is vital so that democratic and social advances continue."
Commenting on behalf of the VSC and Unite the Union on both the support shown at Unite and the wider solidarity that has been shown in Britain, Unite the Union Assistant General Secretary Tony Burke said, "The wide range of support from across British society - including Unite - for democracy and social progress in Paraguay echoes the increasing international clamour for President Lugo's return."
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