The Che Róga Porã program has already benefited 6,100 families in Paraguay with housing credits, expanded the income limit to include more workers, and seeks to reduce the deficit of 1.1 million homes, while generating jobs and even serving Paraguayans abroad.
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Horacio Cartes and Colorado governors gathered to define the Colorado Party's strategy to win as many municipalities as possible in the October 4 elections, which traditionally serve as a political barometer for the government's standing and future national elections.
The Honor Colorado movement, led by former President Horacio Cartes, won in 239 of the 263 districts in the Colorado Party's internal elections, consolidating its hegemony and securing representation in the vast majority of municipalities for the October 4 elections, with a voter turnout of 48.3%.
The Ministry of Urbanism, Housing and Habitat (MUVH) has launched Che Róga Porã 3.0, a new phase of the Paraguayan government's housing program that expands access to credit for families earning 6 to 9 minimum wages, with loans of up to G. 792 million, terms of up to 30 years and an interest rate of 9.9%.
Paraguay's Che Róga Porã housing program has 5,519 pre-approved or under-analysis credits, with an average applicant age of 33, indicating strong uptake among young workers. The figures were presented by Minister Juan Carlos Baruja and AFD President Stella Guillén during a review meeting marking the initiative's second anniversary.
Minister Juan Carlos Baruja and Chamber President Raúl Latorre intensify their campaigns in the Paraguayan interior, aiming to be Pedro Alliana's running mate in the 2028 elections. Baruja is said to have the supposed support of Horacio Cartes, while Latorre seeks alliances with governors. The dispute unfolds amid the municipal internal elections on June 7.
Paraguay's Minister of Interior, Enrique Riera, denied rumors that he would return to the Senate, stating that President Santiago Peña asked him to remain in office. Riera also commented on the upcoming internal municipal elections and the ministry's stance of party neutrality.