President of Paraguay
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The President of Paraguay (Spanish: Presidente de la República del Paraguay) is according to the Constitution of Paraguay the head of the executive branch of the Government of Paraguay, both head of state and head of government.
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President of the Republic of Paraguay Presidente de la República del Paraguay | |
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Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Mburuvicha Róga |
Seat | Palacio de los López |
Appointer | Direct popular election |
Term length | Five years, non-renewable |
Inaugural holder | Carlos Antonio López |
Formation | 13 March 1844 |
Deputy | Vice President of Paraguay |
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The President is limited to a single five-year term.[1][2][3] it was ultimately rejected.[4]
The Presidential seat is the Palacio de los López, in Asunción. The Presidential residence is the Mburuvichá Roga, also in Asunción.
Once Presidents leave office, they are granted by the Constitution of Paraguay the speaking-but-non-voting position of Senator for life.[5]
The current President of Paraguay is Santiago Peña, since 15 August 2023. He was elected in 2023.