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Senator Patrick Kemper launches Constantino Ayala's candidacy for the Municipal Board to strengthen his structure within the Colorado Party and pave the way for future electoral contests in the capital.
patrick-kemperconstantino-ayalaanrThe Gral. Bernardino Caballero Higher Technical Training Center, linked to the ANR Governing Board, has trained around 20,000 people since it was authorized by the MEC in 2003. With an investment of G. 452,967,600, the 16-classroom institution has been modernized and offers free courses, with no party affiliation required.
anrhoracio-cartesmecThe Superior Electoral Court of Paraguay (TSJE) started the judicial audit process of electoral materials on Monday, aiming at the simultaneous internal elections of political parties scheduled for June 7. The oversight responds to requests from the National Republican Association (ANR) and the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) and will run until May 29.
tsjeanrplraColorado Senator Luis Alberto Pettengill accused TSJE Electoral Processes Director Carlos María Ljubetic of lying when he claimed that the voting machines used in the party's internal elections were audited with full access. Pettengill demands an independent software audit and criticizes the "simulation of transparency." The allegations are from Pettengill and have not been independently verified.
luis-alberto-pettengillcarlos-maria-ljubetictsjeanrSenator Lilian Samaniego calls for a technical audit of electronic voting machines for the Colorado Party internal elections on June 7, while Congress President Basilio Núñez announces a bill to expand preferential votes from one to two in the 2028 general elections.
anrteplilian-samaniegoThe president of the Chamber of Deputies, Raúl Latorre, stated that Horacio Cartes has no competitor of equal stature to lead the National Republican Association (ANR), calling him the most influential Paraguayan politician of the century and defending him against international sanctions.
horacio-cartesraul-latorreanrSenator Lilian Samaniego, from the Causa Republicana movement, publicly asked the president of the Colorado Party, Horacio Cartes, and the president of the Party Electoral Tribunal, Santiago Brizuela, to carry out the audit of the voting machines before the internal elections on June 7, arguing that the procedure, scheduled for February, was not fulfilled and is essential to guarantee transparency and equal opportunities.
anrhoracio-carteslilian-samaniegoCongress President Basilio Núñez responded to Senator Lilian Samaniego's criticism regarding the audit of electronic voting machines, stating that the process was carried out according to schedule and that the opposition had the opportunity to participate. Núñez also recalled that Samaniego, when she chaired the ANR, appointed people she trusted, and defended confidence in the TSJE.
anrbasilio-nunezlilian-samaniegotsjePresident Santiago Peña and Vice President Pedro Alliana have asked Horacio Cartes to consider a new candidacy for the presidency of the Colorado Party in 2028, according to the general agent of the ANR, Eduardo González Báez. The request was made during a meeting of the Honor Colorado Command at the former president's residence.
horacio-cartessantiago-penapedro-allianahonor-coloradoanrANR proxy Eduardo González responded to Senator Lilian Samaniego that the audit of voting machines has already been carried out at the TSJE for all parties. Meanwhile, the National Congress, under the leadership of Basilio Núñez, begins an internal audit of university diplomas of employees, an initiative of Senator Eduardo Nakayama.
anrbasilio-nunezeduardo-nakayamaThe ANR Party Electoral Court confirmed that 2,804,546 voters are eligible for the June 7 municipal primaries, with 479 polling stations in 263 districts. The election will feature 16,848 pre-candidates competing for 5,921 municipal positions.
anrPresident Santiago Peña stated that Horacio Cartes will be the ANR presidential candidate in 2027, highlighting his recovery and energy. Peña asked Cartes to continue leading the party, calling him fundamental support of the government.
horacio-cartessantiago-penaanrThe chief of staff of the ANR, Eduardo González, stated that Senator Lilian Samaniego requested the postponement of the Colorado Party's internal elections, but she denies the accusation and demands an audit of the voting machines. The TEP guarantees that the audit will be carried out without altering the calendar.
anrteplilian-samaniegoSenate President Basilio 'Bachi' Núñez rebutted criticism from dissidents of the ANR and PLRA regarding the reliability of the electronic voting system, calling it an attempt to 'open the umbrella' in the face of a possible defeat. He defended the TSJE and announced a bill to allow voters to choose up to two candidates within the same list (double unlocking).
bachi-nuneztsjeanrplraCandidate for councilman on List 2P – Option 10 of the ANR, Cristhian Samaniego advocates for oversight of public funds and support for Camilo Pérez's administration in the Municipal Board.
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