Colorado Party

The Colorado Party is the current ruling party of Paraguay. It was founded in 1887 and came to power in 1946. Having ruled Paraguay for 61 years, it is considered the longest running party in the world. Traditionally a conservative party, some policies have softened in recent years under the Nicanor Duarte presidency. Pre-election polls indicate that the Colorado Party may lose their majority position in the upcoming 2008 Election. The party's candidate for president, Blanca Ovelar, has placed third in recent polls, well behind the leader Fernando Lugo. Many analysts believe party infighting and dissatisfaction with the Duarte presidency are the causes of the party's weak showing in polls.

1. Founded in 1887
2. Came to power in 1946
3. Has been the ruling party of Paraguay for 61 years
4. Longest ruling part in the world
5. Current presidential candidate is Blanca Ovelar
6. Party split for the election after Ovelar's controversial nomination
7. Current president, Nicanor Duarte, endorsed Ovelar

• Google News: Colorado Party
• TVNZ News: Paraguay's Ruling Party Faces an Election Fight (March 29, 2008)
  • "The emergence of a former Roman Catholic bishop and political neophyte as the front-runner in the race, bitter in-fighting and lukewarm support for its presidential candidate are all threatening the Colorado Party's hold on power."
• IPS: Women Unimpressed by Female Candidate (April 10, 2008)
• Prensa Latina: Paraguay Electoral Justice to the Test (March 17, 2008)
• CNN: First Woman Nominated for Paraguay President (January 21, 2008)