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Paraguay Opposition Wins Key Cities
Paraguay's opposition takes Asunción from Colorado Party, holds Ciudad del Este in municipal elections.
In brief
Paraguay's opposition takes Asunción from Colorado Party, holds Ciudad del Este in municipal elections. Paraguay's opposition won Asunción mayoralty and holds Ciudad del Este, shifting power from Colorado Party in municipal elections. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Asunción Mayoralty Result
Civil engineer Soledad Núñez of Alianza Juntos por Asunción won 47.78% of the vote to Colorado candidate Camilo Pérez's 45.98% in Asunción.
“Asunción voted, Asunción won. Today the people who don't give up, who resist, who can't be bought, won”
Ciudad del Este Victory
Daniel Pereira Mujica of opposition Yo Creo party won 72.83% in Ciudad del Este, keeping city from Colorado Party.
Colorado Party Strength
Colorado Party won 187 of 263 districts and 11 of 17 departmental capitals, regaining mayoralty of Encarnación.
Election Compliance Concerns
Opposition filed complaint over exit polls published on social media an hour before polls closed, violating electoral code.
“This goes against electoral participation”
Turnout Increase
Asunción turnout reached 61.75%, up from 59.65% in 2021, indicating growing voter engagement.
Election Significance
Municipal elections serve as political barometer ahead of 2028 general election, shifting power dynamics.
The big picture
Paraguay's opposition won Asunción mayoralty and holds Ciudad del Este, shifting power from Colorado Party in municipal elections.
