Congress of the Republic of Paraguay | |
Native Name: | Congreso de la República de Paraguay |
Coa Pic: | Coat of arms of Paraguay.svg |
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House Type: | Bicameral |
Election1: | 15 August 2023 |
Election2: | 1 July 2023 |
Election3: | 1 July 2023 |
Members: | 125 members 80 deputies 45 senators |
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Paraguay's bicameral Congress (Congreso) consists of a 45-member Senate and an 80-member Chamber of Deputies. It serves as the legislative branch of the Paraguayan state.
Both chambers of Congress are elected concurrently with the president by means of a proportional representation system. Deputies are elected by department and senators on a nationwide basis.
See also: 2023 Paraguayan general election.