Alcides Riveros elected new PLRA president in decisive internal victory

Alcides Riveros secured a decisive victory in the internal elections of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Authentic Party (PLRA), emerging as the party's new president. Riveros, representing the Nuevo Liberalismo Lista 3, defeated other contenders, including Senator Ever Villalba and Dionisio Amarilla, a prominent figure within the liberocartista faction.

The internal elections, held on Sunday, were a crucial step in defining the party's leadership and its candidates for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October 7, 2026. The results in the Central department, where Riveros achieved an overwhelming win, signal a strong mandate for his leadership.

Riveros's victory is seen as a rejection of the liberocartista movement, particularly Dionisio Amarilla, indicating a shift in the party's internal dynamics. The elections focused on selecting nominees for mayoral and council positions across various municipalities, setting the stage for the broader electoral contest later.

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TREP gives Riveros as the winner and shows the rejection of the liberocartist Dionisio Amarilla.