San Lorenzo opposition unites behind PLRA candidate Luz Bella González

The opposition in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, has consolidated its forces, with two key candidates withdrawing their bids to support Luz Bella González of the Partido Liberal Radical Auténtico (PLRA) for the mayoral election. Karina Rejala of Hagamos and Joel Bernal of Frente Amplio have both stepped down, endorsing González.

This move aims to present a united front against the incumbent mayor, "Felipito" Salomón of the ANR (HC), whose administration has faced criticism. González, a municipal councilor, also secured the backing of the "Alianza Yo Creo San Lorenzo," comprising 18 parties, further strengthening her candidacy.

During an event with Frente Amplio leaders, González stated that the year-and-a-half effort to unify the opposition was driven by a desire to remove the current administration, which she described as being under the "yoke of corruption and over-invoicing." She expressed a vision for San Lorenzo to become a more "orderly and clean" city.

González is set to be the main challenger to Salomón in the October 4 elections. Salomón, despite a questioned tenure, won his party's primary and is seeking re-election. The opposition's strategy aligns with agreements made in January under the "Juntos por San Lorenzo" alliance, which previously selected González as its sole candidate based on internal polling.