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Latorre to Health Ministry?: Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies president weighs in
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Latorre to Health Ministry?: Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies president weighs in

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rumors circulated again about Raúl Latorre, president of the Chamber of Deputies, potentially becoming the next Minister of Health.
  • Latorre, who also has ambitions for a vice-presidential candidacy in 2028, suggested he would remain in his current role.
  • He noted that such rumors about his potential appointments are cyclical and dismissed them, emphasizing his commitment to his position as president of the Chamber of Deputies.

Speculation has resurfaced regarding the potential appointment of Raúl Latorre, the current president of Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies, as the next Minister of Health. Latorre, a member of the ruling Colorado Party with aspirations for a vice-presidential ticket in 2028, addressed these persistent rumors, indicating that he intends to stay in his current legislative leadership role.

Arriving at the legislative headquarters for President Santiago Peña's management report, Latorre responded to questions about the possibility of replacing the current Health Minister, María Teresa Barán. He characterized the rumors as cyclical, stating, "The truth is, to be frank, it's like every 15 days I'm nominated for something or taken to another position."

The truth is, to be frank, it's like every 15 days I'm nominated for something or taken to another position.

— Raúl LatorreThe president of the Chamber of Deputies commented on the recurring rumors about his potential appointments.

While Latorre did not explicitly confirm whether a formal offer had been made or if he was interested, his remarks suggested a reluctance to accept such a post. He highlighted his ongoing commitment to his current position, noting, "Today I start my fourth year as president of the Chamber of Deputies. I appreciate the trust that Paraguayans gave me to be a deputy and my colleagues to continue presiding over this collegiate body, which is what we are going to continue doing."

Latorre is beginning his fourth consecutive term as president of the Chamber of Deputies, which runs until June 30, 2027. Concurrently, he harbors ambitions to be a vice-presidential pre-candidate alongside Pedro Alliana for the 2028 elections under the Honor Colorado faction. However, his path may be complicated, as current Housing Minister Juan Carlos Baruja is reportedly favored by the president of the Colorado Party, Horacio Cartes, for that potential ticket.

Today I start my fourth year as president of the Chamber of Deputies. I appreciate the trust that Paraguayans gave me to be a deputy and my colleagues to continue presiding over this collegiate body, which is what we are going to continue doing.

— Raúl LatorreLatorre emphasized his commitment to his current role as president of the Chamber of Deputies.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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