Governor Torres consolidates power in Alto Paraná after decisive internal election victory over Zacarías clan

Alto Paraná Governor César “Landy” Torres has emerged significantly strengthened from the internal elections of the ANR party, solidifying his political dominance in the department. The results indicate a clear electoral blow to the influential Zacarías family, who saw their influence diminished across the region.

Torres's influence was evident in 20 of the 22 districts within the department. His supported candidates achieved consensus victories in areas like San Cristóbal, Tavapy, Iruña, Domingo Martínez de Irala, Naranjal, and Juan León Mallorquín. Furthermore, candidates aligned with Torres secured major wins in districts such as Yguazú, Presidente Franco, Santa Rita, Santa Rosa del Monday, Itakyry, and Raúl Peña. Even in districts where the Honor Colorado movement allowed open lists for internal competition, Torres's affiliated candidates largely prevailed, including in Ciudad del Este, Minga Guazú, San Alberto, Juan Emiliano O’Leary, Mbaracayú, Santa Fe del Paraná, Los Cedrales, and Ñacunday.

The only districts where Torres's influence did not translate into victory were Minga Porã, won by Richard Sosa (backed by the Zacarías family), and Hernandarias, where Óscar González of an independent movement secured the win despite Honor Colorado opening the lists. This outcome underscores Torres's substantial control over the departmental political landscape.

Following the decisive wins, Governor Torres declared his intention to be a "much more determined 'Landy'" in his governance. He emphasized that the broad citizen support grants him greater leverage to advocate for investments and projects for Alto Paraná with the national government. "Today we woke up with much more citizen support. From now on, we will work with more strength to manage investments in health, infrastructure, and education for Alto Paraná," he stated. A key priority will be demanding concrete progress on the Gran Hospital del Este, a project announced nearly a year ago by President Santiago Peña with no visible advancements yet. Torres aims to secure clear answers and ensure the project benefits the citizens of Alto Paraná.