Cartes will pursue Paraguay Colorado party presidency

Significance

In the likely event that he wins, this will grant him even greater power over the party's direction at the expense of President Mario Abdo Benitez, ahead of the April 2023 presidential election.

Impacts

• Abdo Benitez is unlikely to recover the initiative during the remainder of his term.
• Cartes could yet switch his backing to a different candidate ahead of next year's presidential elections.
• Cartes's financial resources will ensure his continued strong influence over the Colorado Party.