World & Nation
Sinister rumors swirl around the jailed Lino Oviedo, Paraguay’s former army chief. Yet backers say he’s the poor country’s only hope.
Dec. 20, 2004
California
Susana Oviedo stared at a recent picture of her brother and began sobbing.
Feb. 13, 1987
Former Gen.
Sept. 10, 1999
Former Gen. Lino Oviedo says he came back from Brazilian exile to clear his name. Some analysts predict he will seek the presidency.
June 30, 2004
S. America: Elusive Lino Oviedo pointed up potential for regional instability of area that borders Brazil and Argentina.
June 18, 2000
The family of Arthur Oviedo, who was strangled at the Orange County Jail in January, was told Thursday by the state Board of Medical Quality Assurance that it will look into the death, a family spokesman said.
June 19, 1987
Campaign: Ex-cavalry general who joined ’89 coup may become president in nation where some seek a strongman.
Oct. 8, 1997
A Paraguayan judge asked Interpol to capture former Gen.
April 4, 1999
As Paraguay’s presidential campaign continues on its madcap course to the May election, the nation faces the very real possibility that the voters will elect as their next president a man who is now behind bars.
Jan. 24, 1998
Elections: The power behind the likely new president is a general jailed after a failed coup.
May 11, 1998