Former mayor allegedly assaults election official during Paraguay party vote

A former mayor in San Roque González, Paraguay, allegedly resorted to physical violence during internal party elections, sparking outrage and a police complaint. Óscar Alfonso, the former mayor, reportedly pushed a teacher and election official, Laura Candia, against a pillar. The confrontation arose when Alfonso's supporters attempted to escort voters to the voting booth, a move opposed by Candia, who represented a rival candidate.

The incident occurred at the República de Venezuela school, a voting location for the elections. Alfonso, who backs his sister's mayoral bid for the Fuerza Republicana party, was eventually separated from the scene by other voters and removed from the polling station. The matter is slated for a formal report to the local police following the election's conclusion.

Meanwhile, elections in nearby Carapeguá reportedly suffered from low voter turnout and issues with vote-buying. Election officials noted that some party members allowed more than one person to accompany voters into the booth, a practice intended to influence their decisions. Despite favorable weather and road conditions, voter enthusiasm appeared subdued, with significantly fewer people participating compared to previous elections. This low turnout was particularly noticeable among the ruling party's supporters.