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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: The existing political-administrative boundaries of the State, departments and municipalities are used.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 246-257:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 221 & 223:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government b . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The executive is vested in the President who is elected for a 5 year term by simple majority of votes.
Source: Constitución: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 229 y 230: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 244:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: The president qho is the head of state and the head of government is elected together with a vice-president directly by simple majority in general elections.
Source: Constitución: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay art. 238: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The executive power is exercised by the president.
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 226:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The legislative power is exercised by the Congress, composed by two chambers: The Chamber of Deputes and the Chambe of Senators.
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 182:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: The deputies are elected in direct elections by the system of list proportional representation.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 247:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments: Law N1/4 834/96 Electoral Paraguayan Law
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
b . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law c . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: b) Voting is compulsory, as well as it is being on the voter's register, and is regulated in both the Consitution and the electoral law.
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 118:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: With regard to national and departamental elections it is responsability of the Electoral Courts, and to municipal elections, of the Electoral Tribunals.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 165:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 273:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 6:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature
Comments: It is part of the National General Budget, presented by the President to consideration of the Congress.
Source: Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 5:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The "Contraloría General de la República", who reports to the Congress.
Source: Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 78:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments: 5 years
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 261 & 275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Otras leyes: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 1 al 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
International IDEA. Electoral Management Design:
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/249/54 (2018).
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 3 members
Source: Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
c . Executive e . Legislature i . Other
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 224 y 275: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Sitio web del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (www.tsje.gov.py)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Sitio web del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (www.tsje.gov.py)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Sitio web del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (https://www.tsje.gov.py/centro-de-informacion-documentacion-y-educacion-electoral.html )
Verified: 2023/03/16
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 120:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence e . Other
Comments: e.) Being enroled in the Permanent Civic Register.
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 120:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 90, 110, 111 & 132:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Electoral Register Office.
Source: Electoral Justice Law: Ley N°635/95 que reglamenta la Justicia Electoral, art. 26:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-635-de-1995-que-reglamenta-la/ (1995)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Paraguayan citizens and foreigners eligible to vote are obliged to enrol themselves in the Permanent Civic Register.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 113:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: It requires that their candidates were elected in internal elections of the parties or political movements that presents them.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 21:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth f . Registration
Comments: 25 years old, Paraguayan nationality and must enjoy all civic and political rights.
Source: Constitution: Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay, art. 221:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/16
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Any citizen has the right for running as candidate of political movements for national, departamental or municipal elective office, nominal or pluripersonal.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 85 y 95:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: They receive state contributions, electoral subsidies, tributary exemptions and a percentage of free media access.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 276 & 277:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Ley 4.743 que regula el Financiamiento Político (modifica el art. 276 del Código Electoral):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-4.743-que-regula-el-financiamiento/ (2012)
Verified: 2023/03/16
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Egalitarian in the matter of indirect funding. The annual contributions depend on the latest election results, and the electoral subsidies depend on the seats obtained in the current election.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 276:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Ley 4.743 que regula el Financiamiento Político (modifica el art. 276 del Código Electoral):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-4.743-que-regula-el-financiamiento/ (2012)
Verified: 2023/03/16
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Ley Electoral: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 282: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Otras leyes: Ley 4.743 que regula el Financiamiento Político (modifica el art. 282 del Código Electoral): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-ley-4.743-que-regula-el-financiamiento/ (2012)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 222:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: Only during the ten days before the closing of the electoral campaign, that is, two days before voting day.
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 301 & 302:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
f . 10 or more days
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 305:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: C:TII:ChX:121 "A legislative referendum, approved by law, can be either binding or nonbinding. A law will regulate this institution."
C:TII:ChX:122 "The following matters cannot be submitted to a referendum: 1. International relations, treaties, conventions, or agreements; 2. Expropriations; 3. National defense; 4. Limitations to real estate property; 5. Tax, monetary, and banking systems; loan agreements; the national General Budget; and 6. National, departmental, and municipal elections."
C:TII:ChX:123 "Voters are hereby given the right to propose draft laws to Congress through popular initiative. A law will establish the procedures as well as the number of voters who must sign such proposals."
C:TIV:290 "[...] (3) If the amendment has been approved by the two chambers of Congress, the full text of it will be submitted to the Superior Electoral Court, which, within a period of 180 days will call a referendum. If the outcome of the referendum is in favor of the amendment, it will be considered that it has been approved and promulgated and considered part of the Constitution."
EL:259 "The authorization for calling the voters for a legislative referendum, in any of its types, consultive or binding, is an exclusive duty of Congress…."
EL:260 “The initiative for the consultation via referendum is exclusive duty of the Executive Power, five Senators or ten representatives. There shall be no referendum during the state of exception or within the 90 days subsequent to its removal. Also, it shall not be called within the previous 90 days and subsequent 90 days to the date of general elections or municipal elections or of another referendum."
EL:261 (The referendum shall be decided by universal vote, free, direct, and secret by simple majority of the votes. The object of the consultation via referendum shall clearly state the question or questions that the voters will be asked to answer with a yes or a no.)
EL:262 "Once the request of a referendum has been accepted, the President of the Congress shall send a copy to the Superior Court of Electoral Justice in order to call the voters."
EL:263 (If the result of the referendum was not favorable to the approval of the issue being consulted, the initiative cannot be repeated until three years have passed. If it is rejected in legislative seat another one cannot be promoted about the same issue until two years have gone by.)
EL:264 (The calling law for a referendum shall be spread through the newspapers which have more circulation in the country; it shall be published three times within the following 10 days after its promulgation. During the previous ten days to the voting, the entire or partial publication shall be forbidden as well as comments of the results of any survey or opinion consultation that are directly or indirectly related to the issue being submitted to referendum.)
EL:265 "The consultation to the voters shall be for affirmative or negative towards the amendment passed by Congress.”
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259-275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: C:TIV:290 "[...] (3) If the amendment has been approved by the two chambers of Congress, the full text of it will be submitted to the Superior Electoral Court, which, within a period of 180 days will call a referendum. If the outcome of the referendum is in favor of the amendment, it will be considered that it has been approved and promulgated and considered part of the Constitution."
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259-275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: C:TII:ChX:121 "A legislative referendum, approved by law, can be either binding or nonbinding. A law will regulate this institution."
EL:260 “The initiative for the consultation via referendum is exclusive duty of the Executive Power, five Senators or ten representatives. There shall be no referendum during the state of exception or within the 90 days subsequent to its removal. Also, it shall not be called within the previous 90 days and subsequent 90 days to the date of general elections or municipal elections or of another referendum."
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259-275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 266:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: C:TII:ChX:123 "Voters are hereby given the right to propose draft laws to Congress through popular initiative. A law will establish the procedures as well as the number of voters who must sign such proposals."
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 266:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259-275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 259-275:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/16
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 834/96: Código Electoral Paraguayo, art. 89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/30
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Nacional de la República del Paraguay”, art. 120: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/constitucion/Paraguay%20%281992%29.pdf/ (1992)
Verified: 2023/03/30
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
b . Consulates c . Special polling stations
Comments:
Source: TSJE Resolución 32/2013 por la cual se aprueba el Reglamento para el voto de paraguayos residentes en el extranjero para las elecciones generales de abril de 2013: http://tsje.gov.py/static/ups/legislaciones/2013-resolucion-tsje-55.pdf
Verified: 2023/03/30
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Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots d . Electronic voting machine
Comments: While the Electoral Code establishes manual voting, a pilot test was legally implemented to use electronic voting machines at a certain number of districts.
Source: Electoral Law No. 834/96: Código Electoral Paraguayo, art. 211 y 351: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
Verified: 2023/03/30
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