The Paraguay leader, who was in Washington for President Donald Trump’s inauguration, spoke at the relaunch of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus.
(Jan. 23, 2025 / JNS) It has been difficult at times to stand with the Jewish state and with the United States in Latin America, particularly during Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. But it has been important to adhere to “the right values and principles,” Santiago Peña, the president of Paraguay, told JNS on Tuesday night.
“Paraguay has been fighting for freedom, for democracy, for many of the right causes thanks to Jewish and Israel influence for centuries,” Peña told JNS. “Sometimes, it’s tough, but when you stick to it, it will absolutely pay off.”
Peña, who was in Washington for U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration, spoke to JNS during the launch, which happens every two years, of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. The event, held in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building, drew about 150 people, including European, African and Latin American representatives.