To understand politics in Paraguay, distinguish the State's permanent institutions from electoral processes that choose officeholders. The Poder Ejecutivo, Congreso Nacional and Poder Judicial exercise public authority through separate functions, checks and coordination. Departments, municipalities and other public institutions provide services, manage public funds, protect rights and maintain public order. Elections connect eligible voters with this system through separate national, departmental and municipal processes. Presidential candidates run together for a five-year term and win by simple majority without a runoff; the president cannot be re-elected. Voters must be registered and enabled in the electoral register, while municipal voting also allows foreigners with permanent residence. The next municipal elections are scheduled for 4 October 2026. The next national election cycle is in 2028, but no date has been announced.
Politics in Paraguay
Politics in Paraguay combines the organization of public authority with the election of national and local representatives. The 1992 Constitución Nacional establishes a representative, participatory and pluralist republic, with authority divided among the Poder Ejecutivo, Congreso Nacional and Poder Judicial. Elections select the president and vice-president, Congress, departmental authorities and municipal authorities, while departments, municipalities and public institutions carry out public responsibilities.
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