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Politics of Paraguay takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Paraguay is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the National Congress. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.

Constitution

Paraguay's highly centralized government was fundamentally changed by the 1992 constitution, which reinforced a division of powers that in the previous two Constitutions existed mostly on paper.

Executive branch

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President of ParaguayNicanor Duarte FrutosColorado15 August 2003
Vice presidentLuis CastiglioniColorado15 August 2003
The president, popularly elected for a 5-year term, appoints a cabinet. The next presidential elections are scheduled for 2008. The president nominates the Council of Ministers

Legislative branch

The National Congress (Congreso Nacional) has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) has 80 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation. The Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores) has 45 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation.

Political parties and elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Paraguay. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Paraguay.
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'''Summary of the 27 April 2003 Paraguay presidential Elections in Paraguay>election results
Candidates Parties Votes %
Oscar Nicanor Duarte FrutosColorado Party573,59438.3
Julio Csar Ramn Franco GmezAuthentic Radical Liberal Party369,96324.7
Pedro Nicols Mara Fadul NiellaBeloved Fatherland Movement328,44921.9
Guillermo Snchez GuffantiNational Union of Ethical Citizens208,00314.0
Other17,2631.1
Total (turnout 64.2 %)1,497,272100
Source: Adam Carr
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'''Summary of the 27 April 2003 Congress of Paraguay Elections in Paraguay>the election results
Parties Deputies Chamber of Senators
Votes % Seats % Seats
National Republican Association/Colorado Party (Asociacin Nacional Republicana/Partido Colorado)35.33732.916
Authentic Radical Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Radical Autntico)25.72124.312
Beloved Fatherland Movement (Movimiento Patria Querida)15.31015.27
National Union of Ethical Citizens (Unin Nacional de Ciudadanos ticos)14.71013.77
Party for a Country of Solidarity (Partido Pas Solidario)3.324.32
National Encounter Party (.Partido Encuentro Nacional)3.1-2.01
Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre)1.1-1.0-
Total (turnout 64 %) 80  45
Source: Paraguay Global

Judicial branch

Paraguay's highest court is the Paraguayan Supreme Court. The Senate and the president select its nine members on the basis of recommendations from a constitutionally created Magistrates Council.

Administrative divisions

Each of Paraguay's 17 departments is headed by a popularly elected governor. Paraguay is divided in 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and one capital city; Alto Paraguay, Alto Paraná, Amambay, Asunción (city), Boquerón, Caaguazú, Caazapá, Canindeyú, Central, Concepción, Cordillera, Guairá, Itapúa, Misiones, Ñeembucú, Paraguarí, Presidente Hayes, San Pedro.

International organization participation

CCC, ECLAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, LAES, LAIA, Mercosur, NAM (observer), OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO,

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Motto
Paz y justicia   (Spanish)
"Peace and justice"
Anthem
Paraguayos, República o Muerte
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Óscar Nicanor Duarte Frutos (born October 11, 1956) has served as the President of Paraguay since 2003.

Born in Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazú, Duarte grew up during the Stroessner administration and was affiliated with Stroessner's Colorado Party at the age of 14 while attending
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Motto
Paz y justicia   (Spanish)
"Peace and justice"
Anthem
Paraguayos, República o Muerte
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Paraguay

This article is part of the series:
Politics and government of
Paraguay

  • President
  • Nicanor Duarte Frutos
  • National Congress

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Óscar Nicanor Duarte Frutos (born October 11, 1956) has served as the President of Paraguay since 2003.

Born in Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazú, Duarte grew up during the Stroessner administration and was affiliated with Stroessner's Colorado Party at the age of 14 while attending
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The National Republican Association – Colorado Party (Asociación Nacional Republicana – Partido Colorado, ANR-PC) is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party.
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The National Republican Association – Colorado Party (Asociación Nacional Republicana – Partido Colorado, ANR-PC) is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party.
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August 15 is the 1st day of the year (2nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 0 days remaining.

Events

  • 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, in which Roland is killed.

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