Municipal elections: Over 137,810 eligible to vote in Luque

Luque, Paraguay, is preparing for simultaneous internal elections this Sunday, with more than 137,810 voters eligible to cast their ballots. The elections will determine pre-candidates for the mayoral position, with nine individuals competing for the nomination across various political factions.

Within the Colorado Party (ANR), voters will choose among Diego Candia, Hugo Farías, and Carlos Salinas. The party has a total of 89,911 registered voters and will set up 257 voting tables across four electoral locations. The Liberal Party (PLRA) presents four pre-candidates: Manuel “Manolo” Achucarro, César Meza Bría, Freddy Ferreira, and Osvaldo Valdebenito. This party has 47,899 eligible voters and will operate 119 voting tables in 11 different locations.

Additionally, unique candidacies will be formalized for the "Luque Democrático" and "Luqueños Unidos" alliances, represented by Belén Maldonado and José Luis Chilavert, respectively. Members of these alliances will vote at the Julio Correa School, near the Hotel Bourbon, where 18 voting tables will be established.

To ensure the security of the electoral process, the National Police will deploy 200 officers to monitor the areas surrounding the polling stations. Voting will commence at 7:00 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM, adhering to winter hours.