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PLRA: Núñez celebrates renewal, Franco laments party's difficult moment
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PLRA: Núñez celebrates renewal, Franco laments party's difficult moment

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Political figures within Paraguay's Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) discussed the party's current state and future prospects during its anniversary.
  • Leaders expressed mixed views on party unity and its role in the opposition, with some highlighting challenges and others emphasizing a path toward renewal and electoral success.
  • The party faces upcoming municipal elections in October and general elections in 2028, with discussions focusing on forming alliances and selecting candidates to regain power.

Leaders of Paraguay's Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) gathered to celebrate the party's anniversary, addressing its current standing and future electoral ambitions. Soledad Núñez, an aspirant for Asunción's mayorship, emphasized the need for political parties to connect with citizens' needs during challenging times for Paraguay. She celebrated the party's renewal efforts and its potential to unite the opposition, stating, "We need political parties to be close to the people, to listen to the demands and needs of the citizenry." Núñez also thanked the PLRA for its support of her reform project for the capital, acknowledging the party's significant role within the opposition.

we need political parties to be close to the people, to listen to the demands and needs of the citizenry.

— Soledad NúñezSoledad Núñez, an aspirant for Asunción's mayorship, highlighted the role of political parties in addressing public needs.

Former President Federico Franco offered a more somber assessment, admitting, "It is not the best moment for the party." He noted the PLRA's absence from government, lack of a majority in Congress, and limited governorships. However, Franco expressed optimism about the party's ongoing organization and the unification of its various factions. He described the Liberal Party as a "party of free men" where diverse viewpoints are expressed, contrasting it with more monolithic political structures. Franco believes that by forming a strong alliance and selecting an appealing candidate slate, the party can regain power in the 2028 general elections.

it is not the best moment for the party

— Federico FrancoFormer President Federico Franco commented on the current challenges facing the PLRA.

Central Governor Ricardo Estigarribia also spoke, criticizing the current media landscape, which he characterized as largely "anesthetized," "rented," "bought," or "domesticated" by the ruling party. He stressed that the primary challenge for citizens is making ends meet. The discussions at the anniversary event underscored the PLRA's internal debates about leadership, strategy, and its capacity to effectively lead the opposition and challenge for national power in the upcoming electoral cycles.

party of free men

— Federico FrancoFederico Franco described the Liberal Party's internal dynamic.
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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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