# Paraguay Colorados Lead 187 Towns

> Paraguay's ruling party leads 187 towns in municipal elections as opposition wins capital.
- Title: Paraguay Colorados Lead 187 Towns · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: Paraguay's ruling party leads 187 towns in municipal elections as opposition wins capital. Paraguay's Colorado Party leads 187 of 263 mayoralties in…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/paraguay-municipal-elections-vote-eve-preview-2026
- Author: Juan Martinez
- Published: 2026-10-03T17:56:53+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: paraguay, colorados, asuncion, municipal elections, soledad nuñez, camilo pérez, tsje, paraguay elections 2026, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay's Colorado Party leads 187 of 263 mayoralties in preliminary count, but opposition candidate Soledad Núñez leads Asunción with 47.78%.