U.S. Ambassador in Asuncion, Liliana Ayalde (L) presents equipment for the Paraguayan army, donated by her government, to Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) in Asuncion November 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

U.S. Ambassador in Asuncion, Liliana Ayalde (L) presents equipment for the Paraguayan army, donated by her government, to Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) in Asuncion November 4, 2009.

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