Paraguay
Internal tensions grow in Honor Colorado over vice presidential candidacy
The definition of Pedro Alliana’s running mate opened a dispute within the Cartismo. Derlis Maidana called for easing tensions and prioritizing the municipal elections in October.
The discussion over the pre-candidacy for the Vice Presidency within Honor Colorado added a new chapter after Horacio Cartes publicly presented Juan Carlos Baruja as his chosen candidate to join the ticket headed by Pedro Alliana in the ANR primaries scheduled for late 2027, according to ABC Color.
According to that outlet, the decision deepened differences within the sector. While Cartes and other leaders back Baruja, a group of Cartista governors is promoting the governor of Guairá, César Sosa. At the same time, lawmakers from the same bloc have promoted the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Raúl Latorre.
In that context, Senator Derlis Maidana called, in remarks to ABC Cardinal cited by ABC Color, to “calm things down” and focus on the municipal elections on October 4. He also argued that it is time to talk and said that, in addition to Cartes’ political weight, the grassroots should be heard, including the governors.
According to ABC Color, Maidana also considered that Pedro Alliana should have room to decide who will be the vice presidential candidate that best complements him. The lawmaker understood that Cartes’ announcement brought the discussion forward and warned about the impact that internal tensions could have on the municipal elections, both in the race for local governments and in the composition of municipal councils.
The Paraguayan outlet also noted that, after Cartes’ announcement, Alliana distanced himself by stating that the definition of his running mate would only be made after the municipal elections. Maidana said he understood that a meeting between Alliana and Cartes could take place this Wednesday.
That possible meeting would come after Cartista governors reaffirmed their support for César Sosa in a meeting with President Santiago Peña and Alliana at Mburuvicha Róga, always according to ABC Color.
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