In Latin America, a former priest known as the “Bishop of the Poor” has been sworn in as Paraguay’s new president. Fernando Lugo was inaugurated on Friday, ending over sixty years of power by the conservative Colorado Party. Lugo pledged to give land to the landless and fight corruption.

Fernando Lugo: “Today we start a new chapter of Paraguayan history, whose authorities will be relentless against the thieves in their communities.”

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other Latin American leaders have expressed support for Paraguay’s new president.

Hugo Chavez: “All the oil Paraguay needs in this century, Venezuela has, and Venezuela guarantees to supply Paraguay right to the last drop…for the development of Paraguay’s people, industry and agriculture.”