Paraguayan Police Arrests Third Place Presidential Candidate

Paraguayan police have detained Paraguayo Cubas, a far-right populist who came in third in Sunday’s presidential election.

Cubas had been encouraging his supporters to protest over his unsubstantiated claims that the vote was marred by fraud.

The police arrested Cubas in his home in Asuncion on charges of sedition and incitement to violence.

The authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Cubas after he refused to comply with a court order to retract his claims of election fraud.

Cubas had been a controversial figure in the election, known for his fiery speeches and nationalist rhetoric.

His supporters had taken to the streets in protest following the election, calling for a recount and alleging widespread irregularities.

The Paraguayan government had dismissed these claims, stating that the election had been free and fair. President Mario Abdo Benitez had urged all candidates to respect the election results and refrain from inciting violence.

Cubas’ detention is likely to further inflame tensions in the country, which has seen a surge in political polarization in recent years.

The authorities have called for calm and urged all citizens to respect the rule of law. The situation is ongoing and we will continue to monitor developments as they unfold