President of Paraguay


The president of Paraguay, officially known as the president of the Republic of 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. His honorific title is Su Excelencia.
Under the 1992 constitution, the president is limited to a single five-year term. An attempt by the Senate to abolish term limits on 1 April 2017 resulted in protests; it was ultimately rejected.
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.
The current president of Paraguay is Mario Abdo Benítez, since 15 August 2018.

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