Paraguay: San Pedro leaders unite Colorado Party factions to avoid electoral losses

In a significant political maneuver in Paraguay's San Pedro department, Governor Freddy D’Ecclesiis and Agriculture Minister Carlos Giménez, both prominent figures within the ruling Colorado Party, have forged an alliance. This "piolita" (tight) unity aims to consolidate the party's strength and avoid the "traumatic" electoral losses previously suffered in Itapúa and Alto Paraná, where opposition candidates secured key victories.

The reconciliation comes after a period of intense rivalry between D’Ecclesiis and Giménez, factions that even prompted President Santiago Peña to publicly urge them to de-escalate their disputes. The meeting, which included local party candidates for mayor and council, focused on presenting a united front for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October 4th.

Minister Giménez acknowledged the heated nature of the internal party conflicts leading up to the primary elections. He stressed the importance of "lowering the decibels" and exercising prudence in public discourse. "We are healing wounds, talking to everyone, trying to convince everyone," Giménez stated, indicating a temporary truce to ensure party solidarity.

The overarching goal is to prevent the Colorado Party from losing further ground and to ensure a Colorado candidate is elected governor in 2028. Giménez urged party members to "hold on together" until after the October elections and to refrain from airing personal differences on social media. He acknowledged that disputes might resurface after the election, but emphasized the immediate need to "hold the flag of Coloradism" in San Pedro by setting aside personal ambitions.

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Estamos curando heridas, hablamos con todos, tratamos de convencer a todos. No podemos estar pire vai mucho tiempo. Vamos a ver el resultado el 4 de octubre y después seguro volverán a salir las disputas