Four Opposition Candidates Formalize Bids for Asunción Mayor

Four opposition candidates have officially registered their candidacies for the municipal leadership of Asunción, presenting a united front for the upcoming elections on October 4. Soledad Núñez, representing the PPQ (Party of the Colorado People), Rodrigo Franco, known as "Bukele’i" and running under the PDC (Christian Democratic Party), Arlene Aquino for Patria Soñada, and Marcelo Galli Romañach of Libertad y República, all formalized their bids.

Núñez, who is running under the "Unidos Por Asunción" alliance, registered her candidacy at the PPQ headquarters and later visited the Superior Electoral Justice Tribunal (TSJE). Although registered by the PPQ, she is not affiliated with the party and therefore did not cast a vote in their internal process. She also visited other party headquarters, including the PLRA (Authentic Radical Liberal Party), to support their council candidates.

Rodrigo Franco, also known as Bukele’i, was officially nominated by the PDC and shared a video of his vote on social media. The PDC also presented its list of 24 council candidates, headed by Tadeo Zarratea. Arlene Aquino's candidacy with Patria Soñada, along with her council slate led by Claudia Aquino, was also formalized. Similarly, Dr. Marcelo Galli Romañach's bid for mayor under Libertad y República, with Marcelo Codas Jacquet leading their council candidates, was officially recognized.

These four opposition contenders will compete against the winning candidate from the Colorado party in the municipal elections. The registration process marks a significant step as the opposition consolidates its efforts to challenge the ruling party's long-standing hold on the capital city's administration.