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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
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Boundaries are not delimited for election purposes.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments: Population is not a criterion.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
g . Changes in administrative boundaries
Comments:
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: Senators are elected in direct elections by the system of closed list proportional representation.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 247 and 258.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
a . d'Hondt Formula
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Article 258.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
c . Regional/provincial level
Comments: Chamber 1 has a department representation; deputies are elected directly by the people in electoral department colleges.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 221.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: Senators are elected directly by the people in one national constituency.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 223.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Law N. 834.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no special constituencies or seats reserved for specific groups. But ex-presidents will be Senators for life, without being counted in the quorum and just with voice right.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 189 and Law N. 834.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: The no obtention of at least 1% of valid votes in the last two pluripersonal general elections is cause of extintion for political parties or movements.
Source: Law N. 834, Article 78.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments: The no obtention of at least 1% of valid votes in the last two pluripersonal general elections is cause of extintion for political parties or movements.
Source: Law N.834, Article 78.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: Law N. 834, Articles 247 and 258.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Articles 247 and 258.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: General elections take place the month of April or May of the respective year, every five years.
Source: Articles 187 and 229 National Constituction of Paraguay and 154 Law N¼ 834.
Verified: 2003/07/14
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: General elections take place the month of April or May of the respective year, every five years.
Source: Articles 187 and 229 National Constituction of Paraguay and 154 Law N¹ 834.
Verified: 2003/07/14
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Parliamentary and Presidential elections take place simultaneously on a specific day.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 187 and Law N. 834, Article 153.
Verified: 2003/11/26
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Parliamentary and Presidential elections take place simultaneously on a specific day.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 187 and Law N. 834, Article 153.
Verified: 2003/11/26
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
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: Official Publication Electoral Justice February 2003.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source: Law N. 834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 187.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
a . President c . Judiciary d . Legislature
Comments: The Superior Court of Electoral Justice is composed by three members elected by the Senate with the agreement of Executive Power, from a list of three candidates presented by the Magistracy Council.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 275 and 276 and Law N. 635, Article 4.
Verified: 2009/07/05
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties
Comments: The parties, movements and alliances agents will have active legitimacy. Also will the candidates, for internal elections.
Source: Law N. 635, Article 41.
Verified: 2009/07/05
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Superior Court of Electoral Justice.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Law N. 635 and Law N. 834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
e . Legislature f . Other
Comments: Electoral reforms can be proposed by the President, Parlamentarians, the Supreme Court and by popular initiatives.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Article 230.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The Electoral Justice has administrative autarchy and jurisdictional autonomy within the limits of Law N.635. The National Constitution establishes it as part of the Judicial Power.
Source: Law N.635, Articles 1 and 2.
Verified: 2003/11/26
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
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Superior Court of Electoral Justice designates annually within their members a president and a vicepresident.
Source: Law N.635, Article 4.
Verified: 2003/11/26
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
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises d . Music and theater e . Public meetings g . Internet h . Other
Comments: One of the spots was made by an artistic group (AbOvo). There were incentives for simulation exercises of electronic vote by tosses.
Source: CIDEE (Centro de Información, Documentación y Educación Electoral)
Verified: 2009/07/05
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises e . Public meetings g . Internet h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
Source: CIDEE (Centro de Información, Documentación y Educación Electoral)
Verified: 2009/07/05
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
a . Disabled b . Young people/ first time voters d . Ethnic minorities e . Indigenous groups f . Illiterates
Comments: For deaf-mutes a triptych was elaborated.
Source: CIDEE (Centro de Información, Documentación y Educación Electoral)
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration c . Detention d . Mental disability e . Military Service h . Other
Comments: Besides, deaf-mutes who cannot make themselves understood, those condemned to electoral disqualification, and those declared in contempt as a result of a criminal cause.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 114 and 217.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
a . National citizens register
Comments: The Permanent Civic Register is composed of two registers, one for residents and one for those living abroad.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 106-.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: Updating is permanent, except in the period betwen 90 days before and 30 days after the elections.
Source: Law N. 834, Article 147.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office g . Data matching with other agencies information j . Other
Comments: Besides, the communication of judicial resolutions by the courts, data transference by the Identification Department of the National Police and the Civil Register.
Source: Law N.635 and Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: It requires that their candidates were elected in the internal elections of the party or political movement that present them.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 155 and 157.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration j . Other
Comments: 35 years old, natural Paraguayan nationality and must enjoy all civic and political rights.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 120, 223, 146, 248 and Law N. 834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration j . Other
Comments: 35 years old, Paraguayan nationality and must enjoy all civic and political rights.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 120, 228, 146 and Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.) o . Other
Comments: As well as disqualification penalties for excercise of public function, members of the Judicial Power, ministers or members of any religious order, representatives or agents of enterprises related with the Estate, candidates for president or vicepresident. Also the constitutional reasons for suspension of citizenship rights.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 153, 197, 198 and Law N.834, 96 and 97.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.) p . Other
Comments: As well as disqualification penalties for excercise of public function, members of the Judicial Power, ministers or members of any religious order, representatives or agents of enterprises related with the Estate, mayors, governors, close relatives of the president. Also the constitutional reasons for suspension of citizenship rights. And there is special disqualification for attempt against the Constitution.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 153, 235, 236 and Law N. 834, Articles 96 and 97.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: Independent candidates need the support of the electorate equal to at least 0,50% of the votes cast at the previous elections. Besides, they require an oathed declaration of the funding received for their electoral campaigns.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 85 and 86.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: Independent candidates need the support of the electorate equal to at least 0,50% of the votes cast at the previous elections. Besides, they require an oathed declaration of the funding received for their electoral campaigns.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 85 and 86.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: Independent candidates need the support of the electorate equal to at least 0,50% of the votes cast at the previous elections. Besides, they require an oathed declaration of the funding received for their electoral campaigns.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 85 and 86.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: The parties receive an annual contribution, besides subsidies and other benefits related to electoral activities.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 71 and 276.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
a . Free media access b . Tax credits
Comments: The media assign free access equivalent to 3% of their daily spaces during the 10 days previous to the closing of the electoral campaign. Besides they enjoy permanent tributary exemptions.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 73, 74, 75 and 302.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
a . General party administration b . Election campaign activities d . Other
Comments: The funding with regard to free media access has the objective of contributing to the democratization process and to the civic education of Paraguayan people.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Article 67-.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources d . Ceilings on how much money a party can raise i . Other
Comments: For individual contributions from persons or legal entities there is a limit of 5000 minimum wages. Contributions from governmental entities, enterprises related with the Estate, multinationals, trade-unions, employers` organizations or business organizations are prohibited.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 68 and 282.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments: The Law refers to the funding of parties, political movements and electoral alliances only.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body d . Other
Comments: The Superior Court of Electoral Justice, the Electoral Courts and depending upon circumstances, the criminal justice.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) d . Categorical (only one mark allowed) f . Same ballot papers used nationwide h . Party symbols in color o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments:
Source: Articles 150 and follow on Law N¼ 834
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) d . Categorical (only one mark allowed) f . Same ballot papers used nationwide h . Party symbols in color o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments:
Source: Articles 150 and follow on Law N¹ 834
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed) d . Categorical (only possible to make one mark) f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide h . Party symbols in color k . Candidate photos in black and white
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Articles 170-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
a . Separate ballots for different elections b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud g . Single tallying as voters are being called out h . Double tallying as voters are being called out i . Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand m . Sorted by party list s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Articles 221-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: They are transmitted to the Electoral Courts for a provisional calculation elevating the results for the definitive calculation and judgement. In municipal elections the Electoral Courts make the definitive calculation.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 230-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other) d . National level
Comments: For the lower chamber at department level and for the Senate at the national level.
Source: National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 221 and 223.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Articles 230-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
d . Voter rolls f . Certificate of result h . Other
Comments: h.) Complaints and incidents.
Source: Law N.834, Articles 230-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
b . Tamper proof bags c . Signatures on sealed envelopes e . Accompanied by election officials
Comments:
Source: Law N.834, Articles 230-.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
c . weeks:
Comments: Three weeks.
Source: Resolution N.75 of the Supreme Court of Electoral Law in agreement with Law N.635.
Verified: 2009/11/04
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
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
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: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. IV:290
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
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: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. IV:290
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . Transfer of authority to international bodies d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments: j) All issues except constitutional amendments that are subject to mandatory referendums, or excluded by the law.
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."
Source: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. II:X:122 and IV:290
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Adoption of international treaties g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments j . Other (specify)
Comments: j) Expropriations, defense, banking systems and elections.
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."
Source: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. II:X:122
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Government c . President d . Legislative majority e . Registered electors
Comments: 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."
Source: The Electoral Law, art. 259-260
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: b) This is decided by Congress and regulated by law.
C:TII:ChX:121 "A legislative referendum, approved by law, can be either binding or nonbinding. A law will regulate this institution."
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…."
Source: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. II:X:121, IV:290; the Electoral Law, art. 259
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: b) This is decided by Congress and regulated by law.
C:TII:ChX:121 "A legislative referendum, approved by law, can be either binding or nonbinding. A law will regulate this institution."
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…."
Source: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. II:X:121, IV:290; the Electoral Law, art. 259
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative proposals
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: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Paraguay, art. II:X:123
Verified: 2006/12/31
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
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: El Código Electoral indica deberes y obligaciones.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: Law N. 834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No puede sufragarse con anticipación a la fecha fijada para una elección.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No puede sufragarse con anticipación a la fecha fijada para una elección.
Source: Law N.834.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: El distrito electoral se divide en series de 200 inscriptos. La fracción mayor de 100 forma una nueva serie y la igual o menor se agrega a la última serie.
Source: Law N. 834, Articles 118 and 120.
Verified: 2009/07/05
VO011
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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