Paraguay’s Church Exposes Elite Hypocrisy Amid Growing Public Hardship

In Paraguay, a disquieting gap has emerged between the daily struggles of the common people and the insulated privileges of those in power. The Catholic Church’s recent declaration sheds light on a widening chasm that threatens social cohesion and national sovereignty.How Long Will Elites Ignore the Plight of ‘Don Pueblo’?Bishop Gabriel Escobar of the Vicariate of Chaco did not mince words during his homily at the beginning of the novena dedicated to the Virgin of Caacupé. His indictment targets power structures that enrich themselves under the guise of public service while leaving hardworking Paraguayans to face deteriorating living standards.“While ‘don...