President of Paraguay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Paraguay
Standard of the president
Incumbent Santiago Peña since 15 August 2023
Style	Mr. President (informal) Most Excellent Mr. President of the Republic (official) Su Excelencia (alternative formal, diplomatic)
Residence	Mburuvicha Róga
Seat	Palacio de los López, Asunción
Appointer	Direct popular election
Term length	Five years, non-renewable
Formation	13 March 1844
First holder	Carlos Antonio López
Deputy	Vice President of Paraguay
Salary	61,054,085 Paraguayan guarani/8,587 USD per month

The president of Paraguay (Spanish: presidente del Paraguay), officially known as the president of the Republic 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. 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 incumbent president of Paraguay is Santiago Peña, who took office on 15 August 2023. 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.

Latest election

2023 Paraguayan general election

See also

In Spanish: Presidente de Paraguay para niños

• First Lady of Paraguay
• List of presidents of Paraguay