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Furious protesters set fire to Paraguay’s congress

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Protesters set fire to Paraguay’s congress on Friday after senators approved a contested law allowing the country's president to be re-elected, prompting furious protesters to break into the legislature, ransacking lawmakers' offices and shattering windows. IMAGES

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