Right-wing candidate wins Paraguay presidential election | Abroad

2023-05-01 03:23:21

His left-wing challenger Efraín Alegre (60) did not get more than 27.5 percent of the vote, despite the fact that he appeared to be narrowly ahead in the pre-election polls.

The Colorado Party has ruled Paraguay almost continuously since 1947, but has been accused of corruption. Alegre had denounced corruption in particular during his campaign.

The United States recently announced sanctions against Peña’s political mentor for corruption: ex-President of Paraguay and Colorado party leader Horacio Cartes.