Politics of Paraguay

In Paraguay, the type of government is a Unitary presidential constitutional republic. In Paraguay, the legislative power is vested in a Congress. The head of the government is Mario Abdo Benítez. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Paraguay lasts until 1 January 2023. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Paraguay lasts until 01/01/2023. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Paraguay is 2.023. The strength of legal rights index for Paraguay is 2. Overall, it is considered to be rather weak - bankrupcy and collateral laws are unable to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders in case of credit-related complications; credit information, if any at all, is scarce and hardly accessible. In 2013, Paraguay received 104.4 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 94.2 USD.

Government

In Paraguay, the head of the government is Mario Abdo Benítez. The government system of Paraguay is a Unitary presidential constitutional republic. In Paraguay, the legislative power is vested in a Congress; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Congress. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Paraguay is -0.92. This indicates that the government of Paraguay is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Paraguay is a member of.

Paraguay is a member of the United Nations (UN). Paraguay is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Paraguay is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Paraguay became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Paraguay is part of, click on Paraguay membership in international unions.

Freedom in Paraguay

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Paraguay is 2. Citizens in Paraguay experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Paraguay, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Paraguay click on Freedom in Paraguay.