Paraguay
A candidate's promise of free motels in Itauguá reached foreign media
Horacio Fernández, the candidate for reelection in Itauguá, said he would make four motels available free of charge for 24 hours if he wins by more than 10,000 votes. ABC Color noted that the proposal drew coverage from regional websites and radio stations.
Horacio Fernández, outgoing mayor and candidate for reelection in Itauguá for the ANR-HC, promised that he would open the four Pasion Class motels free of charge for 24 hours if he wins the October 4 election by a margin of more than 10,000 votes.
According to ABC Color, the leader made the announcement at a festive event of the National Republican Association in that district and added that, if the lead reached 15,000 votes, he would extend the measure to 48 hours.
In Itauguá, Fernández is mainly competing with Liberal Mauricio Ortiz. According to ABC Color, the candidate also explained that the promise was aimed at grassroots leaders.
The Paraguayan newspaper also said the statement was picked up by foreign media. Among them, it mentioned Infobae, which recalled a similar pledge after the 2021 municipal elections; Diario Chaco, from Resistencia; and LU17 Radio Golfo Nuevo / LA17, from Chubut.
Still according to ABC Color, in the 2021 election Fernández won 20,410 votes to his rival’s 18,238, a difference of 2,172.
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