President of Paraguay

Article 226 Executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic.

Article 228 To become the President or Vice President of the Republic, the following conditions must be satisfied:
① Must have Paraguayan nationality from birth.
② Must be over 35 years of age.
③ You must be able to fully exercise your citizenship and political rights.

Article 229 The President and Vice-President of the Republic serve together for a period of five years in the performance of their duties. In any of the following cases, you cannot apply for re-election.
①The Vice President serves only the remainder of his term upon succession to the presidency. He can also act as an agent for up to six months.
(2) No person who has held the office of the President for more than 12 months may be elected Vice-President of the Republic.

Article 230 The President and Vice-President of the Republic shall be jointly elected by direct election, with a single vote by a majority. Generally, it is based on being implemented between 90 and 120 days before the expiration of the current government term.

Article 231 If the President and Vice President are unable to take office or hold elections normally as prescribed by the Constitution, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall act on behalf of the President and Vice President for a period of time until the next President and Vice President take office.

Article 232 The President and Vice-President of the Republic shall take office in Parliament by taking an oath or promise to fulfill their constitutional obligations faithfully. If Parliament is unable to proceed with the inauguration, it proceeds with the Supreme Court.

Article 233 Neither the President nor the Acting Powers may leave the country without giving prior notice to Congress and the Supreme Court. If the absence is more than 5 days, Senate permission is required. In case of adjournment of Parliament, the Standing Committee takes its place. In no case shall the President and Vice-President of the Republic be absent from Paraguay at the same time.

Article 234 If the President is unable to normally perform his duties due to a vacancy or an accident, the Vice President and the State Councilor, in the order prescribed by law, shall act as the President.[1] If the President-elect is unable to take office normally, the Vice-President-elect shall perform the duties of the President. If the Vice President is absent during the first three years of the President's term, a new Vice President election is held. If there has been a Vice President for even one day during the same period, Congress elects the Vice President.

Article 235 A person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs is not eligible for the office of President or Vice President.
① Minister of Administrative Affairs, Vice Minister or Deputy Minister, and public officials of equivalent rank, public sector director and council chairperson, local government head, person with dual nationality, or chairperson of a multinational company
② Judges and prosecutors
③ Ombudsman , Auditor and Vice-Chancellors, Prosecutor General, members of the Judicial Council and members of the High Electoral Court
④ Representatives or agents of domestic or foreign companies that do business with the government
⑤ head of religion
⑥ Governor and Mayor
⑦ Soldiers and police officers who are active duty or have been discharged for less than 1 year
⑧ Broadcasting station owner
⑨ Spouses or relatives within 4th degree of a person who has served as president one year before the election or during the election period

In the case of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 6, the representative must resign from the position six months before the election day, except in the case of a permanent vacancy.

Article 236 A military commander or civilian warlord who has initiated a coup d'état, armed revolution or similar movement violating the order prescribed by the Constitution shall not hold any public office for two years, regardless of civil or criminal responsibility.

Article 237 During their term of office, the President and Vice President may not concurrently hold other jobs, regardless of whether or not they receive remuneration. They cannot be involved in any transaction, industry or professional activity and must only fulfill their duties as President or Vice President.

Article 238 The following are the duties and powers of the person exercising the office of President of the Republic:
① The president represents the country, and executive power belongs to the government headed by the president.
② Observe and enforce the Constitution and laws.
③ Engage in enacting, promulgating, regulating and enforcing laws in accordance with the Constitution.
④ It has the right to veto all or part of the laws adopted by Parliament, and may raise opinions or objections as it deems appropriate.
⑤ Enact laws requiring the approval of each minister for the effect of the law.
⑥ They have the right to appoint and dismiss public officials.
⑦ Responsible for war or peace negotiations with foreign countries, subject to the approval of Congress. Negotiate with foreign countries or conclude international treaties. Greet and entertain foreign delegations and diplomats. Ambassadors are appointed with the consent of the Senate.
⑧ Report to Parliament at the beginning of each annual meeting on the general situation of the Republic and plans for the future.
⑨ The President shall command the armed forces as prescribed by the Constitution and laws.
⑩ The President may order an amnesty, commutation of sentence, or restoration of rights under conditions prescribed by law.
⑪ Convenes an extraordinary assembly.
(12) Propose to Parliament bills that may be submitted for urgent consideration under the conditions laid down in the Constitution.
⑬ Manage the construction and investment of roads in the Republic in accordance with the national budget and laws, and report the activities to the Parliament every year.
⑭ Prepares a draft annual national budget and submits it to Parliament.
⑮ Enforce the regulations of the authorities established by the Constitution.
⑯ Other duties and powers are indicated in the Constitution.