From The Rio Times · Juan Martinez · · 2m
Paraguay Colorados Lead 187 Towns
Paraguay's ruling party leads 187 towns in municipal elections as opposition wins capital.
In brief
Paraguay's ruling party leads 187 towns in municipal elections as opposition wins capital. Paraguay's Colorado Party leads 187 of 263 mayoralties in preliminary count, but opposition candidate Soledad Núñez leads Asunción with 47.78%. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Election Results
Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party leads 187 of 263 mayoralties by La Nación's preliminary count, trailing in Asunción and losing Ciudad del Este.
Asunción Race
Opposition candidate Soledad Núñez leads Colorado candidate Camilo Pérez 47.78% to 45.98% with 99.92% of tables counted.
Pérez's Stance
Camilo Pérez has not conceded the Asunción race and will wait for the official review of the tally sheets.
National Results
The Colorados lead 187 mayoralties nationwide, up from 162 in 2021, while the opposition won Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
Preliminary Count
The electoral court's fast system TREP provides unofficial figures, with official counts by tribunals expected between 5 and 23 October.
Turnout and Size
Asunción saw 61.75% turnout among 5.04 million registered voters across 263 districts.
Key Cities
Ciudad del Este: Dani Mujica (Yo Creo) won 72.83% against Colorado Rigoberto Chamorro's 23.80%.
San Lorenzo Race
Felipe Salomón (Colorado) won re-election in San Lorenzo with 58.45% against opposition candidate Luz Bella González's 36.47%.
Polls Missed
Two September polls had Pérez ahead by 18 to 24 points in Asunción but missed the final result.
US Connection
Paraguay is the only South American country that recognizes Taiwan, a factor in US policy for the 2028 presidential race.
2028 Implications
President Santiago Peña's Colorado Party aims to retain power in 2028 despite losing Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
Official Results
Electoral tribunals will finalize results between 5 and 23 October, with new mayors taking office on 3 November 2026.
What Matters Next
The Colorado Party's municipal victory shows strength ahead of the 2028 presidential race, while the opposition gains narrative leverage.
Preliminary Count Status
The preliminary count is incomplete, with the TSJE expected to finalize results by 23 October 2026.
In short
Paraguay's Colorado Party leads 187 of 263 mayoralties in preliminary count, but opposition candidate Soledad Núñez leads Asunción with 47.78%.
