Paraguay
César Sosa denied a split in Honor Colorado and called for more dialogue to define the 2028 ticket
The governor of Guairá said internal differences are normal discomforts and not a fracture in the movement. He also called for governors to be heard before the presidential formula is closed.
The governor of Guairá, César Sosa, rejected that there is a split within Honor Colorado and said the current tensions stem from discomfort and communication problems among leaders, according to remarks to radio Monumental 1080 AM and as reproduced by Última Hora.
Sosa, mentioned among the names to accompany Pedro Alliana on a possible 2028 ticket, said the 15 Colorado governors remain aligned with President Santiago Peña and the vice president. At the same time, he stressed that the sector must be strengthened through talks among its different spaces in order to reach an agreement.
Regarding the meeting between Horacio Cartes and Alliana, after which reports of discomfort circulated, the governor denied that there had been a fight and said he did not know the content of the conversation. He also noted, according to Última Hora, that people around the ANR leader sometimes make internal understanding difficult, although he avoided naming names.
In relation to the definition of the vice presidential candidacy, Sosa said the final decision belongs to Alliana, but insisted that governors must take part in that discussion. In that context, he recalled that the departmental leaders agreed to analyze their political future together and act as a bloc according to what the Council of Governors decides.
Asked about Cartes’ public preference for Juan Carlos Baruja for the vice presidency, he replied that it is a logical prerogative of the ANR president. However, he insisted that it will then be necessary to speak with all sectors to seek consensus ahead of the next elections and the 2028 decision.
Sosa also confirmed that he maintains a close relationship with Cartes and said, according to Última Hora, that he spoke with him by phone about a week ago. He also expressed support for greater participation of young people in the Colorado Party.
When asked whether he would accept being a vice presidential candidate, he answered yes. At the same time, he said Alliana’s presidential bid has broad acceptance among the leadership and that the next step will be to decide who will occupy the second spot on the ticket.
Regarding the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, he avoided endorsing a candidacy, although he highlighted his personal relationship with him. About Miguel Prieto, he said he is not concerned about his possible projection toward 2028.
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