Paraguay vows to uphold Taiwan ties amid growing Chinese influence in Latin America

FILE - In this photo released by Santiago Pena's Press Service, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, left, and Taiwanese then-Vice President Lai Ching-te shake hands during Lai's visit to Paraguay, in Asuncion on Aug. 14, 2023.

Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Dario Ramirez Lezcano said Friday the country remains committed to diplomatic ties with Taiwan despite farm sector calls for it to switch to having formal relations with China.