Image copyright Reuters Image caption Protesters stormed the legislature and set the building alightDemonstrators in Paraguay have set fire to the country`s Congress amid violent protests against a bill that would let the president seek re-election.
Image copyright EPA Image caption Protesters set tyres on fireImage copyright Reuters Image caption Senate leader Roberto Acevedo, centre, was among those caught up in the protestsPolice used rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Police used rubber bullets and water cannons, injuring some protestersParaguay was controlled by dictator General Alfredo Stroessner, who seized power in a coup, from 1954 until 1989.
President Cartes` term is due to end in 2018.
The bill must also be approved by the other house of parliament - the chamber of deputies - where President Cartes` party holds a majority.
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