How do you see the Paraguayan claims towards Brazil regarding Itaipu?
I have studied the 1973 Itaipu Treaty and in my opinion, it could be declared void by both parties, or by Paraguay alone if Brazil does not agree. International law allows a State to make a sovereign act of repudiation or abrogation of a treaty. In my view, this option does not mean leading to a confrontation with Brazil, but renegotiating another treaty, which would be fair and comply with international law. Paraguay does have this right, but what is important is first to seek a friendly settlement. How can Paraguay obtain nullity? This treaty was signed between two dictatorships and it includes several articles which infringe the Vienna Convention, a pact that all countries must respect and that was signed in 1963 to regulate international treaties. The respect for the equality of the parties, among other aspects, is one of the arguments. What do you suggest about Paraguay’s debts? We talked with President Fernando Lugo about a comprehensive audit of the debts claimed from Paraguay,
