# Paraguay: Asunción mayoral race intensifies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguay-colorado-party-election-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-06T19:38:24.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 16. Following the June 7 internal primaries, Camilo Pérez secured the ANR nomination for mayor of Asunción with 61.45% of the vote. The contest remains a matchup between the ANR’s unified front and the “Juntos por Asunción” opposition coalition, led by former minister Soledad Núñez. In late July, Pérez and council candidate Óscar “Piriki” Rodríguez met with city leaders to consolidate the Lista 1 campaign, emphasizing unity to address municipal finances, safety, and infrastructure. Pérez officially launched his campaign on 6 August at the Puerto de Asunción, centered on a platform of transparency and digitalization. Throughout August, Pérez focused on grassroots engagement and party consolidation. On 15 August, he visited the Bañado Sur neighborhood to discuss essential infrastructure like water and electricity. During this visit, Arnaldo Samaniego described the political alignment within the Colorado Party as a “genuine unity.” On 22 August, Pérez met with coordinators from the Causa Republicana movement to further unify Lista 1. Recent polling from Ati Snead Consultores shows Pérez maintaining a significant lead with 52.1% voter preference, holding a 16.9 percentage point advantage over Núñez. Pérez has also utilized the ‘Camilo en tu barrio’ initiative to provide community services. As the municipal elections approach, Pérez has continued to ramp up his campaign activities, holding meetings with youth groups and local party leadership to consolidate his presence throughout the capital. In early September, Pérez announced a city-wide ‘banderazo’ rally for 9 September as part of his final electoral campaign stages. This follows a period of neighborhood walks focused on local concerns such as waste collection, potholes, and the maintenance of public squares. Additionally, Pérez confirmed he will not participate in the second session of the CODEASU Forum, noting that his absence was formally communicated due to his campaign schedule. ## Claims - Camilo Pérez holds 52.1% of voter preference in Asunción. (single source) - Opposition candidate Soledad Núñez has 35.2% support. (single source) - The 'Don't Know/No Response' voter segment fell from 12.2% to 4.7%. (single source) - Pérez proposes a single digital platform for municipal procedures and tax payments. (single source) - The digital platform would allow direct bank transfers for municipal taxes. (single source) - Pérez conducted five social service community outreach events in August. (single source) - Over 7,000 residents participated in the 'Camilo en tu barrio' community events. (single source) - Approximately 600 pets received veterinary care during the August outreach events. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Camilo Pérez announces city-wide rally for Asunción mayoral campaign Asunción mayoral candidate Camilo Pérez has announced a city-wide rally for September 9 as he enters the final stages of his electoral campaign. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-announces-city-wide-rally-for-asuncin-mayoral-campaign ### 2026-09-05: Political movements intensify in Argentina and Paraguay ahead of elections Political movements in Argentina and Paraguay are intensifying ahead of upcoming elections, with Sergio Massa's Frente Renovador and Camilo Pérez in Asunción strengthening their territorial structures. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asuncin-mayoral-candidates-intensify-campaigns-ahead-of-october-elections ### 2026-08-31: Paraguay municipal polls show leads for Díaz Verón and Camilo Pérez Recent polls in Paraguay show Amado Díaz Verón leading in Caazapá and Camilo Pérez maintaining a significant advantage in the race for Asunción's mayoralty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-municipal-polls-show-leads-for-daz-vern-and-camilo-prez ### 2026-08-24: Camilo Pérez leads Asunción mayoral polls amid digitalization proposals Asunción mayoral candidate Camilo Pérez leads recent polls with 52.1% support, proposing municipal digitalization and continuing community-based social service initiatives. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-leads-asuncin-mayoral-polls-amid-digitalization-proposals ### 2026-08-22: Camilo Pérez unifies Lista 1 for Asunción mayoral campaign Asunción mayoral candidate Camilo Pérez met with the Causa Republicana movement to unify Lista 1 ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, focusing on transparency and city transformation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-unifies-lista-1-for-asuncin-mayoral-campaign ### 2026-08-15: Camilo Pérez promotes party unity in Asunción campaign Asunción mayoral candidate Camilo Pérez met with Partido Colorado leaders in Bañado Sur to promote party unity and pledge infrastructure improvements for the community. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-promotes-party-unity-in-asuncin-campaign ### 2026-08-05: Camilo Pérez kicks off mayoral campaign in Asunción Camilo Pérez opened his Asunción mayoral campaign on Aug 6 at the city’s port, with a free rally, a Marilina performance and promises of efficient, digital city services; polls show him ahead of rival Soledad N 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-kicks-off-mayoral-campaign-in-asuncin ### 2026-07-29: Camilo Pérez and Óscar “Piriki” Rodríguez Meet Asunción Leaders to Consolidate Campaign Mayor candidate Camilo Pérez and council candidate Óscar “Piriki” Rodríguez met Asunción leaders, including deputy José Rodríguez, to unite Lista 1 and outline plans for city‑wide improvements ahead of the Oct. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-and-scar-piriki-rodrguez-meet-asuncin-leaders-to-consolidate-campaign ### 2026-07-24: Camilo Pérez launches unified campaign for Asunción mayoral race Camilo Pérez opened the ANR’s municipal campaign in Asunción, stressing party unity and aiming for victory in the Oct 4 mayoral election, with polls showing him leading. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-launches-unified-campaign-for-asuncin-mayoral-race ### 2026-07-17: Camilo Pérez launches campaign to win Asunción mayoralty with non‑Colorado votes Paraguayan Colorado candidate Camilo Pérez will launch his Asunción mayoral campaign on 6 August, aiming to win by expanding beyond party voters and promising transparent, efficient city management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-launches-campaign-to-win-asuncin-mayoralty-with-noncolorado-votes ### 2026-07-03: Paraguay's Capital Asunción Sets Municipal Election Race Between Camilo Pérez and Soledad Núñez Paraguayan Colorado Party fields Camilo Pérez as candidate for Asunción mayor, while opposition coalition backs former minister Soledad Núñez ahead of the 4 Oct municipal election amid the city’s financial woes 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguays-capital-asuncin-sets-municipal-election-race-between-camilo-prez-and-soledad-nez ### 2026-06-26: Honor Colorado dominates Paraguay’s municipal primaries ahead of October elections Honor Colorado wins most municipal primary seats in Paraguay, with Governor Sosa urging unity before the Oct 4 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honor-colorado-dominates-paraguays-municipal-primaries-ahead-of-october-elections ### 2026-06-07: Colorado Party Wins 11 Seats on Asunción Municipal Board Preliminary results show Colorado Party’s list 2P winning 55,260 votes, earning 11 of 24 seats on Asunción’s Municipal Board; list 2C gets 7 seats, with top candidate Miguel Sosa receiving 9,226 votes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-party-wins-11-seats-on-asuncin-municipal-board ### 2026-06-07: Camilo Pérez wins Colorado Party primary for Asunción mayoral race Camilo Pérez, a sports leader, won the Colorado Party primary for Asunción mayor with 61.5% of votes and will contest the October municipal election against Soledad Núñez. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camilo-prez-wins-colorado-party-primary-for-asuncin-mayoral-race ### 2026-06-07: Paraguayan party primaries record high turnout; Colorado and Liberal nominees chosen Paraguayan party primaries saw strong turnout, with Colorado’s Luis Guillén and Liberal’s Ronald Acevedo winning nominations; Camilo Pérez praised civic participation ahead of Asunción’s primary close. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguayan-party-primaries-record-high-turnout-colorado-and-liberal-nominees-chosen ### 2026-06-07: Camilo Pérez clinches ANR primary in Asunción as Colorado Party sweeps Paraguay internal elections Camilo Pérez wins the ANR primary in Asunción with over 60% as Colorado Party dominates internal elections nationwide, including victories in Ciudad del Este and Encarnación. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-party-leaders-rally-in-paraguay-as-election-day-unfolds --- Cite as: Paraguay: Asunción mayoral race intensifies. 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