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 ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) - Paraguay needed a military shake-up to create opportunities for young officers with a proven commitment to democracy, President Fernando Lugo said Friday in his first explanation for removing his top commanders this week.
Lugo named new army, air force and navy commanders Wednesday without explanation — a day after denying he had worries about a coup amid calls for his impeachment.
In an interview with CNN on Friday, Lugo warned there could be a small group of officers influenced by politicians seeking to stage a coup to undermine his agenda.
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