Congress of Paraguay

Paraguay's bicameral Congress (Congreso) consists of a 45-member Senate and an 80-member Chamber of Deputies. It serves as the legislative branch of the Paraguayan state.

Congress of the Republic of Paraguay

Congreso de la República de Paraguay
Type
Type
HousesChamber of Deputies
Senate
Leadership
President of Congress
Pedro Alliana, Colorado
since 15 August 2023
President of Senate
Silvio Ovelar, Colorado
since 1 July 2023
President of the Chamber of Deputies
Raúl Luís Latorre, Colorado
since 1 July 2023
Seats125 members
80 deputies
45 senators
Meeting place
Asunción
Website
www.diputados.gov.py
www.senado.gov.py

Both chambers of Congress are elected concurrently with the president by means of a proportional representation system. Deputies are elected by department and senators on a nationwide basis.

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