The President of Paraguay (officially in Spanish

Spanish language

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 Excelentisimo Señor Presidente de la República del Paraguay) is according to the Paraguayan Constitution the Chief of the Executive branch

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 of the Government of Paraguay. Therefore, the President

President

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 is the Head of State

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 and the Head of Government

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 of the Republic of Paraguay.

The workplace of the President of Paraguay is the Palacio de los López

Palacio de los López

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, in Asuncion

Asunción

Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...

. The Presidential Residence is Mburuvichá Roga House

Mburuvichá Roga

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, also in Asuncion

Asunción

Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...

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Once Presidents leave office, they are granted by the Paraguayan Constitution the speaking-but-non-voting position of Senator for life

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List of heads of state of Paraguay (1811-Present)

President		Took office	Left office	Party
Presidents of the Superior Governing Junta
JuntaComposed of the following leaders: Vicente Ignacio Iturbe Domínguez; Juan Valeriano de Zevallos; Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros y Franco de Torres was Paraguayan soldier and first head of state of independent Paraguay.Yegros was born to a family of military tradition and also pursued a military career. He studied in Asunción and joined the army... ; Pedro Juan Caballero Pedro Juan Caballero (politician) Pedro Juan Caballero was a leading figure of Paraguayan independence. He was born in Tobatí a town located in a region called Department Cordillera, Paraguay. Even though he was 6 years younger than Fulgencio Yegros and 20 than Dr...  and José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia 200px|right|thumb|José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaDr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco was the first leader of Paraguay following its independence from Spain...		14 May 1811	17 June 1811	Non-party
Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros y Franco de Torres was Paraguayan soldier and first head of state of independent Paraguay.Yegros was born to a family of military tradition and also pursued a military career. He studied in Asunción and joined the army...		19 June 1811	12 October 1813	Non-party
Consuls of the Republic
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia 200px|right|thumb|José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaDr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco was the first leader of Paraguay following its independence from Spain... (1st consulship)		12 October 1813	12 February 1814	Non-party
Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros Fulgencio Yegros y Franco de Torres was Paraguayan soldier and first head of state of independent Paraguay.Yegros was born to a family of military tradition and also pursued a military career. He studied in Asunción and joined the army...		12 February 1814	12 June 1814	Non-party
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia 200px|right|thumb|José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaDr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco was the first leader of Paraguay following its independence from Spain... (2nd consulship)		12 June 1814	3 October 1814	Non-party
Supreme Dictator
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia 200px|right|thumb|José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaDr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco was the first leader of Paraguay following its independence from Spain...		3 October 1814From 6 June 1816, Francia would be styled as "Perpetual Supreme Dictator".	20 September 1840	Non-party
Presidents of the Provisional Junta
Manuel Antonio Ortiz Manuel Antonio Ortiz Manuel Antonio Ortiz became President of the Provisional Junta of Paraguay on 20 September 1840 following the death of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. He was chairman of the Junta until 22 January 1841....		20 September 1840Ortiz would be formally sworn into office on 25 September 1840.	22 January 1841	Non-party
Juan José Medina Juan José Medina Juan José Medina was President of Provisional Junta of Paraguay from 22 January 1841 to 9 February 1841....		22 January 1841	9 February 1841	Non-party
Mariano Roque Alonzo Mariano Roque Alonzo Mariano Roque Alonzo Romero was President of Provisional Junta of Paraguay from 9 February 1841 to 14 March 1841. On 14 March 1841 he established a government ruling jointly with Carlos Antonio López and they both styled themselves “consuls of the republic"...		9 February 1841	14 March 1841	Non-party
Consuls of the Republic
Carlos Antonio López and Mariano Roque Alonzo Mariano Roque Alonzo Mariano Roque Alonzo Romero was President of Provisional Junta of Paraguay from 9 February 1841 to 14 March 1841. On 14 March 1841 he established a government ruling jointly with Carlos Antonio López and they both styled themselves “consuls of the republic"... López and Alonzo would rule jointly, but were occasionally styled First Consul and Second Consul.		14 March 1841	13 March 1844	Non-party
Presidents of the Republic
Carlos Antonio López		14 March 1844	10 September 1862	Non-party
Francisco Solano López		10 September 1862Acting President before 16 October 1862; continued to act as de facto De facto De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or... President after deposition until his death on 1 March 1870.	15 August 1869	Non-party
Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Acosta was President of Paraguay March 1, 1870 - December 10, 1871. Before and during the War of the Triple Alliance, Rivarola was an opponent of dictator Francisco Solano López... (1st presidency)		15 August 1869	31 August 1870	Non-party
Facundo Machaín Facundo Machaín Facundo Machaín was President of Paraguay. His period of government was short but very important for the political situation of the country at the time.-His life:... (Acting President)		31 August 1870	1 September 1870	Non-party
Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Cirilo Antonio Rivarola Acosta was President of Paraguay March 1, 1870 - December 10, 1871. Before and during the War of the Triple Alliance, Rivarola was an opponent of dictator Francisco Solano López... (2nd presidency)		1 September 1870Rivarola was Acting President until 25 November 1870.	18 December 1871	Non-party
Salvador Jovellanos Salvador Jovellanos Salvador Silvester del Rosario Jovellanos Guanes was Paraguayan politician.He served as Vice President from 1870 to 1871 and President from December 18, 1871 - November 25, 1874... (Acting President)		18 December 1871	25 November 1874	Non-party
Juan Bautista Gill Juan Bautista Gill Juan Bautista Gill García was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1874 to April 12, 1877.Juan Bautista Gill Garcia del Barrio was born in Asunción. In 1854 he traveled to Buenos Aires where he did his secondary education and medical training, which he failed to finish. His parents were Juan...		25 November 1874	12 April 1877	Non-party
Higinio Uriarte Higinio Uriarte José Higinio Uriarte y García del Barrio was Paraguayan politician.He was Juan Bautista Gill's Vice President and after his death, he became acting President for the remainder of the four-year-term from April 12, 1877 to November 25, 1878.... (Acting President)		12 April 1877	25 November 1878	Non-party
Cándido Bareiro Cándido Bareiro Cándido Pastor Bareiro Caballero was President of Paraguay from 27 November 1878 to 4 September 1880.Bareiro served as a commercial agent for the Paraguayan government in Europe. After returning to Paraguay in 1869 he entered politics...		25 November 1878	4 September 1880	Non-party
Bernardino Caballero Bernardino Caballero Bernardino Caballero Melgarejo was the President of Paraguay from 1881 until 1886 and founder of the Colorado Party....		4 September 1880Caballero was Acting President until 25 November 1882.	25 November 1886	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Patricio Escobar Patricio Escobar -His life:He was born in San José de los Arroyos on March 17, 1843. His parents were José Escobar and Ana Bella Cáceres. He was married first with Ignacia Garcete and later with Estalación E. The General Escobar was a hero in War of Paraguay against the Triple Alliance.He was a private in the base...		25 November 1886	25 November 1890	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Gualberto González Juan Gualberto González -His life:Juan Gualberto González was born in Asunción on July 12, 1851. He married with teacher Rosa Peña Guanez, daughter of Rosario Guanes and Manuel Pedro Peña....		25 November 1890	9 June 1894	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Marcos Morínigo Marcos Morínigo Marcos Antonio Morínigo Fleytas was a Paraguayan politician who served as President of Paraguay in 1894.He was born in 1848 in Quyquyho . In 1887 Morinigo participated in founding the Colorado Party und was elected Vice President of Paraguay in 1890... (Acting President)		9 June 1894	25 November 1894	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Bautista Egusquiza Juan Bautista Egusquiza Juan Bautista Egusquiza Isasi was President of Paraguay 25 November 1894 - 25 November 1898. He was elected to one four-year term as were most presidents of Paraguay of his era. He was a member of the Colorado Party....		25 November 1894	25 November 1898	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Emilio Aceval Emilio Aceval Emilio Aceval Merín was born in Asuncion on , was President of Paraguay November 25, 1898 – January 9, 1902. He was a member of the Colorado Party....		25 November 1898	9 January 1902	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Andrés Héctor Carvallo Andrés Héctor Carvallo Andrés Héctor Carvallo Acosta was Paraguayan politician.He served as Vice President from 1899 to 1902 and as acting President of Paraguay between January 9, 1902 and November 25, 1902. He was a member of the Colorado Party.... (Acting President)		9 January 1902	25 November 1902	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Antonio Escurra Juan Antonio Escurra President of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904.He was born on May 6, 1859 in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits...		25 November 1902	19 December 1904	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Bautista Gaona Juan Bautista Gaona Juan Bautista Gaona Figueredo was provisional President of Paraguay October 18, 1904 - December 8, 1905 and later served as Vice President. He was a member of the Liberal Party. His presidency began the period of dominance for the Liberal Party which lasted for more than 30 years.... (Acting President)		19 December 1904	9 December 1905	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Cecilio Báez Cecilio Báez Cecilio Báez González was provisional President of Paraguay from December 8, 1905 to November 25, 1906. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-Early life and career:... (Acting President)		9 December 1905	25 November 1906	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Benigno Ferreira Benigno Ferreira Benigno Asunción Ferreira was President of Paraguay November 25, 1906 - July 4, 1908. He was a member of the Liberal Party.The general and doctor Benigno Ferrerira was one of the main protagonists in the postwar period of' ‘70 and one of the most respected political leaders of his era.Born in...		25 November 1906	4 July 1908	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Emiliano González Navero Emiliano González Navero Emiliano González Navero was Paraguayan politician of the Liberal Party, he served as President and Vice President on four occasions.-His life:He was one of the great survivors of the War against Triple Alliance... (Acting President; 1st presidency)		4 July 1908	25 November 1910	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Manuel Gondra Manuel Gondra Manuel Gondra Pereira was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1910 to January 11, 1911 and from August 15, 1920 to October 31, 1921. He was also an author and a member of the Liberal Party.... (1st presidency)		25 November 1910	17 January 1911	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Albino Jara Albino Jara Albino Jara Benegas was provisional President of Paraguay from 19 January 1911 to 5 July 1911. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-External links:*... (Acting President)		17 January 1911	5 July 1911	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Liberato Marcial Rojas Liberato Marcial Rojas Liberato Marcial Rojas Cabral was provisional President of Paraguay from July 6, 1911 to February 28, 1912. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-External links:*... (Acting President)		5 July 1911	28 February 1912	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Pedro Peña Pedro Peña Pedro Pablo Peña Cañete was provisional President of Paraguay from January 1, 1912 to March 25, 1912. He was a member of the Liberal Party.-Sources:*... (Acting President)		28 February 1912	22 March 1912	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Emiliano González Navero Emiliano González Navero Emiliano González Navero was Paraguayan politician of the Liberal Party, he served as President and Vice President on four occasions.-His life:He was one of the great survivors of the War against Triple Alliance... (Acting President; 2nd presidency)		22 March 1912	15 August 1912	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Eduardo Schaerer Eduardo Schaerer Eduardo Schaerer Vera y Aragón was a Paraguayan businessman, publisher, and Liberal politician. He served as President of the Republic of Paraguay for the constitutional term 1912–1916...		15 August 1912	15 August 1916	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Manuel Franco Manuel Franco Manuel Franco was President of Paraguay. He was a model citizen and illustrious teacher.-Childhood and Youth:Doctor Manuel Franco was born in Concepción on June 9, 1871 in times of the government of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola...		15 August 1916	5 June 1919	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
José Pedro Montero José Pedro Montero José Pedro Montero De Candia was a President of Paraguay that governed between 1919 and 1920.-His life:He was born in Asunción, in a neighborhood called Villa Aurelia, southeast from the Recoleta, on August 1, 1878. He was married with Andrea Campos Cervera... (Acting President)		5 June 1919	15 August 1920	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Manuel Gondra Manuel Gondra Manuel Gondra Pereira was President of Paraguay from November 25, 1910 to January 11, 1911 and from August 15, 1920 to October 31, 1921. He was also an author and a member of the Liberal Party.... (2nd presidency)		15 August 1920	7 November 1921	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Eusebio Ayala Eusebio Ayala Eusebio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 7 November 1921 to 12 April 1923 and again from 15 August 1932 to 17 February 1936. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He was overthrown by Rafael Franco.- His Life :... (Acting President; 1st presidency)		7 November 1921	12 April 1923	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Eligio Ayala Eligio Ayala José Eligio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 12 April 1923 to 17 March 1924 and again from 15 August 1924 until 15 August 1928. He was a member of the Liberal Party.... (Acting President; 1st presidency)		12 April 1923	17 March 1924	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Luis Alberto Riart Luis Alberto Riart For the Paraguayan Minister of Education and Culture, see Luis Alberto RiartLuis Alberto Riart was Paraguayan politician and President of Paraguay from 17 March 1924 until 15 August 1924.-His Government:... (Acting President)		17 March 1924	15 August 1924	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Eligio Ayala Eligio Ayala José Eligio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 12 April 1923 to 17 March 1924 and again from 15 August 1924 until 15 August 1928. He was a member of the Liberal Party.... (2nd presidency)		15 August 1924	15 August 1928	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
José Patricio Guggiari José Patricio Guggiari José Patricio Guggiari Corniglione was a Paraguayan politician.He was a doctor in law and social sciences, and a general attorney . He went on to found the liberal Constitutional Party, and was elected as congressman in . He was designated Minister of Internal Affairs in 1920, and in 1922...		15 August 1928	15 August 1932	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Eusebio Ayala Eusebio Ayala Eusebio Ayala was President of Paraguay from 7 November 1921 to 12 April 1923 and again from 15 August 1932 to 17 February 1936. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He was overthrown by Rafael Franco.- His Life :... (2nd presidency)		15 August 1932	17 February 1936	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Rafael Franco Rafael Franco Rafael Franco Ojeda was President of Paraguay from February 17, 1936 to August 13, 1937. He was a member of the Febrerista Revolutionary Party.... (Acting President)		20 February 1936	15 August 1937	Revolutionary Febrerista Revolutionary Febrerista Party The Revolutionary Febrerista Party is a democratic socialist party of Paraguay.-History:The party was established on 11 December 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was initially banned in Paraguay, which was under a Colorado Party regime at the time. The party was legalised in 1964 as it was no...
Félix Paiva Félix Paiva Félix Paiva was Paraguayan politician from the Liberal Party.He studied law and worked as university teacher, rector of the University and president of the Supreme Court...		16 August 1937Paiva was Acting President until 12 October 1938.	15 August 1939	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
José Félix Estigarribia José Félix Estigarribia Marshal José Félix Estigarribia Insaurralde was a decorated Paraguayan war hero and President of Paraguay for the Liberal party. Educated as an agronomist, he joined the national Army in 1910 and spent time in Chile and in Saint Cyr's military academy in France for additional training...		15 August 1939	7 September 1940	Liberal Liberal Party (Paraguay) The Liberal Party , commonly known as the Blue Party was a political party in Paraguay, ruling the country for most of the period between 1904 and 1940.-References:...
Higinio Morínigo Higinio Morínigo General Higinio Morínigo Martínez was a Paraguayan dictator, general and political figure. He served as the President of Paraguay from 7 September 1940 to 3 June 1948....		7 September 1940	3 June 1948	Non-party
Juan Manuel Frutos Juan Manuel Frutos Juan Manuel Frutos was President of Paraguay in 1948. He was born in Asunción on June 12, 1879. His parents were José Dolores Frutos and Juliana Escurra, sister of the Colonel Juan Antonio Escurra .-His life:... (Acting President)		3 June 1948	15 August 1948	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Natalicio González Juan Natalicio González Juan Natalicio González Paredes was a Paraguayan poet who served as President of Paraguay from 15 August 1948 to 30 December 1948.- Early life :...		15 August 1948	30 January 1949	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Raimundo Rolón Raimundo Rolón General Raimundo Rolón Villasanti was briefly President of Paraguay from January 30, 1949 to February 27, 1949.... (Acting President)		30 January 1949	26 February 1949	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Felipe Molas López Felipe Molas López Felipe Benigno Molas López was President of Paraguay from February 27, 1949 - September 10, 1949, when he resigned.- Childhood and Studies :Born in 1901. Once he completed high school, he pursued Dentistry in Paris...		27 February 1949Molas was Acting President until 12 October 1938.	11 September 1949	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Federico Chávez Federico Chávez Dr. Federico Chaves Careaga was a Paraguayan politician and soldier who served as President of Paraguay from September 10, 1949 to May 5, 1954. He was a member of the Colorado Party....		11 September 1949Chávez was Acting President until 15 August 1953.	5 May 1954	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Tomás Romero Pereira Tomás Romero Pereira Tomás Romero Pereira was President of Paraguay from May 5, 1954 to August 15, 1954. He was a member of the Colorado Party. He came to power as a result of a military coup, led by General Alfredo Stroessner, which began on May 4, 1954, and lasted for three days... (Acting President)		5 May 1954	15 August 1954	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Alfredo Stroessner Alfredo Stroessner Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda, whose name is also spelled Strössner or Strößner , was a Paraguayan military officer and dictator from 1954 to 1989...		15 August 1954	3 February 1989	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Andrés Rodríguez		3 February 1989Rodríguez was Acting President until 15 May 1989.	15 August 1993	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Juan Carlos Wasmosy Juan Carlos Wasmosy Juan Carlos Wasmosy Monti was the President of Paraguay from 1993 until 1998. He was a member of the Colorado Party, and the country's first civilian president in 39 years....		15 August 1993	15 August 1998	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Raúl Cubas Grau Raúl Cubas Grau Raúl Alberto Cubas Grau is a Paraguayan politician. He served as the President of Paraguay from 1998 until 1999. He was a member of the Colorado Party...		15 August 1998	28 March 1999	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Luis Ángel González Macchi Luis Ángel González Macchi Luis Ángel González Macchi was the President of Paraguay from 1999 until 2003.As the president of Paraguay's legislature, González Macchi succeeded to the office of president on March 29, 1999 following the assassination six days earlier of the Vice President, Luis María Argaña, and the subsequent...		28 March 1999	15 August 2003	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Nicanor Duarte		15 August 2003	15 August 2008	Colorado Colorado Party (Paraguay) The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
Fernando Lugo Fernando Lugo Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is the current President of Paraguay and a former Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro.-Early life:...		15 August 2008	Incumbent	Patriotic Alliance for Change Patriotic Alliance for Change The Patriotic Alliance for Change is a center-left and left-wing Paraguayan political alliance consisting of eight parties in a governing coalition:*Radical Liberal Party*Febrerista Revolutionary Party*National Encounter Party...

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