Photos taken at the Presidential Inauguration of cousin Fernando Lugo Mendez, Asuncion, Paraguay, August 15, 2008.

Waiting for the ceremony among cousins and friends, Aug. 15, 2008

Ray, Teresa, Maricruz and Fredes wearing tags in honor of Epifanio Mendez Fleitas, Ines in back, Aug. 15, 2008

Teresa and Ray waiting for the inaugural ceremony to begin, Aug. 15, 2008

Foreign dignataries and national political leaders assemble for the inauguration, Aug. 15, 2008

Fernando greets the public just before he is sworn in as President, Aug. 15, 2008
Fernando taking the oath of office as President, Aug. 15, 2008

Fernando wearing the sash of office just after the swearing in, Aug. 15, 2008

Awaiting the arrival of Fernando at the National Cathedral for the Te Deum, Aug. 15, 2008

Fernando and the inaugural party arrive at the National Cathedral, Aug. 15, 2008