# Paraguay municipal elections: Opposition gains in cities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261004-paraguay-municipal-elections > Updated: 2026-10-05T19:01:51.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3. The 2026 municipal elections in Paraguay have resulted in significant political shifts, characterized by a territorial expansion for the ruling Asociación Nacional Republicana (ANR) alongside opposition gains in major urban centers. In the capital, Asunción, Soledad Núñez of the Juntos por Asunción alliance secured the mayoralty, marking only the second time a woman has held the position. Núñez, a civil engineer with a master’s in Public Policy from the University of Oxford, received 133,325 votes (47.78%), narrowly defeating the Colorado Party candidate Camilo Pérez, who garnered 128,301 votes (45.98%). While President Santiago Peña noted that the narrow margins do not constitute a definitive victory or defeat, Senator Silvio Ovelar described the loss in Asunción as a “significant blow” to the ANR that could influence the 2028 general elections. The Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (TSJE) has scheduled final computations for October 23, with Núñez expected to take office on November 3. In Ciudad del Este, the Yo Creo party maintained its influence as Daniel Pereira Mujica won the mayoralty with approximately 72.8% of the vote, receiving over 93,000 votes. Mujica described the result as a “continuity of the political process” led by Miguel Prieto, who indicated that the movement’s success serves as a foundation for future national ambitions. Mujica attributed the win to municipal improvements in infrastructure and education, and the movement now aims to secure a majority in the Municipal Council. Conversely, the ANR demonstrated strength in the interior. Notable victories include Hugo Farías in Luque, Arnold Ramírez in Presidente Franco, and Sebastián “Cheba” Remesowski in Encarnación. In Buena Vista, Estanislao ‘Tani’ Silvero Argüello regained the mayoralty following a tight race. The Partido Liberal Radical Auténtico (PLRA) retained control in Villa Elisa through Sergio Estigarribia and in Limpio via Juancho Gómez. ## Claims - Soledad Núñez won the Asunción mayoralty with 133,325 votes (47.78%) against Camilo Pérez's 128,301 votes (45.98%). (corroborated by 5 sources) - Miguel Prieto stated that a poor result in the municipal elections could prevent him from claiming to be the opposition candidate for 2028. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Prieto views the election as a plebiscite or verdict on his political sector's management model. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Asunción mayoral candidate Soledad Núñez urged citizens, especially youth, to participate in the municipal elections. (corroborated by 2 sources) - President Santiago Peña stated that the narrow margins in Asunción do not warrant claims of resounding victory or defeat. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Candidate Marcos Benítez reported an estimated 40% participation rate during the municipal elections and encouraged more voters to participate. (single source) - Former president and ANR leader Horacio Cartes called for support for the Colorado Party during the 2026 municipal elections. (single source) - Sergio Estigarribia (PLRA) won re-election in Villa Elisa with 52.42% of the votes. (single source) - Hugo Farías (ANR) won the municipal election in Luque with 53.57% of the votes. (single source) - Sebastián “Cheba” Remesowski (ANR) won the mayoralty of Encarnación with 57.41% of the votes. (single source) - Juancho Gómez (PLRA) maintained control of Limpio with 48.1% of the votes. (single source) - Julio Trinidad (ANR) won in Areguá with 55.46% of the votes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Soledad Núñez elected mayor of Asunción Soledad Núñez has won the election for mayor of Asunción, Paraguay, defeating officialist candidate Camilo Pérez. She is set to take office on November 3. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soledad-nez-elected-mayor-of-asuncin ### 2026-10-05: Daniel Pereira Mujica wins Ciudad del Este mayoral election Daniel Pereira Mujica of the Yo Creo movement won the Ciudad del Este mayoral election in Paraguay with approximately 72.9% of the vote, securing a significant victory over the Colorado Party. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-pereira-mujica-wins-ciudad-del-este-mayoral-election ### 2026-10-03: Asunción: Soledad Núñez wins mayoralty in close municipal election Soledad Núñez won the Asunción mayoralty in a close race against the Colorado Party. The results signal significant political shifts across Paraguay's municipal elections. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miguel-prieto-aims-to-expand-yo-creo-party-influence-in-paraguay --- Cite as: Paraguay municipal elections: Opposition gains in cities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261004-paraguay-municipal-elections