# Paraguay Opposition Wins Key Cities

> Paraguay's opposition takes Asunción from Colorado Party, holds Ciudad del Este in municipal elections.
- Title: Paraguay Opposition Wins Key Cities · MercoPress | Shortify
- Summary: Paraguay's opposition takes Asunción from Colorado Party, holds Ciudad del Este in municipal elections. Paraguay's opposition won Asunción mayoralty and…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/05/paraguay-s-opposition-takes-asuncion-from-the-colorado-party-and-holds-ciudad-del-este
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay's opposition won Asunción mayoralty and holds Ciudad del Este, shifting power from Colorado Party in municipal elections.