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Third Woman: Paraguay Prez Fathered My Kid

Paternity scandal grows, but so far no political fallout

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2009 9:14 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The paternity scandal surrounding Paraguay’s president, a former bishop, has reached new heights: A third woman says he fathered her child, McClatchy reports. Fernando Lugo recently acknowledged paternity of a 2-year-old; soon after, another woman said he was her 6-year-old’s dad. She filed an official paternity claim yesterday, the same day a third woman came forward with her 16-month-old.

“I am not asking for any money. I can pay for his education,” says the third woman, who says she worked for Lugo’s campaign and still supports him, but wants him “to tell the truth so others won't distort it.” So far, the personal scandal hasn’t turned political, says a columnist. “Nobody is talking about impeachment, but I don't know how many more children can come out before the situation gets very serious.”

Benigna Leguizamon, right, her lawyer, and Leguizamon's son Lucas Fernando, center, leave court after filing a lawsuit against Fernando Lugo for fathering Lucas Fernando.
Benigna Leguizamon, right, her lawyer, and Leguizamon's son Lucas Fernando, center, leave court after filing a lawsuit against Fernando Lugo for fathering Lucas Fernando.   (AP Photo/Miguel Avalos)
Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo pauses after swearing in members of his new cabinet in Asuncion, Tuesday, April 21, 2009.
Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo pauses after swearing in members of his new cabinet in Asuncion, Tuesday, April 21, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo speaks during a news conference in Asuncion, Monday, April 20, 2009.
Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo speaks during a news conference in Asuncion, Monday, April 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Damiana Hortensia Moran Amarilla meets the press on Asuncion's outskirts yesterday. Moran is the third to come forward with a claim that Paraguay president Fernando Lugo is the father of her child.
Damiana Hortensia Moran Amarilla meets the press on Asuncion's outskirts yesterday. Moran is the third to come forward with a claim that Paraguay president Fernando Lugo is the father of her child.   (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
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sache
Apr 23, 2009 3:04 AM CDT
Seems he has no time to run the country, he's too busy adding to the population.

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