Criticism
General Oviedo has been widely criticized by detractors who point to such acts as a public speech where he promised to use "whatever means necessary" to obtain and maintain power. He is also criticized for allegedly engaging in political campaigning while still holding a military rank, or too soon after leaving the military (there is a waiting period of six months before former military can engage in any sort of political campaigning). In fact, during the first half of Juan Carlos Wasmosy's presidency, General Oviedo was viewed as some sort of Paraguay's strongman. He was also accused of links to drug cartels, smuggling protection and the assassination of vice president Luís María Argaña. A populist, he constantly praises Argentine General Juan Domingo Perón as a model Latin American politician.
Oviedo left the ruling Colorado Party and founded his own political party, National Union of Ethical Citizens, but lately has been criticized by his own followers for choosing his children and other family members for legislative candidacies, rather than political backers with more experience.
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