# Paraguayan Liberal Party presidential candidacy debates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-liberal-party-presidential-candidacy-debates > Updated: 2026-10-20T22:42:37.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Internal discussions within Paraguay’s Liberal Party (PLRA) have emerged regarding potential candidates for the 2028 presidential elections. Senator Salyn Buzarquis has advocated for the party to support Miguel Prieto, the former mayor of Ciudad del Este, arguing that Prieto is the only opposition figure with the national standing necessary to compete effectively. Buzarquis criticized other potential candidates, such as Central Governor Ricardo Estigarribia, for lacking sufficient electoral strength. In response to the political landscape, Governor Estigarribia has called for unity among opposition forces. He emphasized the importance of strengthening municipal management to present a viable alternative to the current government and expressed a willingness to participate in a formal consultation process to reach a consensus on a unified opposition front. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Ricardo Estigarribia calls for opposition unity in Paraguay Paraguayan presidential hopeful and Central Department Governor Ricardo Estigarribia is urging PLRA mayors to prioritize efficient local management and unified opposition efforts for the 2028 elections. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricardo-estigarribia-calls-for-opposition-unity-in-paraguay ### 2026-10-15: Senator Salyn Buzarquis urges Liberal Party to back Miguel Prieto for 2028 Senator Salyn Buzarquis has called on Paraguay's Liberal Party to back Miguel Prieto for the 2028 presidency, claiming Prieto is the only opposition figure with real national electoral potential. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-salyn-buzarquis-urges-liberal-party-to-back-miguel-prieto-for-2028 --- Cite as: Paraguayan Liberal Party presidential candidacy debates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paraguayan-liberal-party-presidential-candidacy-debates