Congress of the Republic of Paraguay Congreso de la República de Paraguay |
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Houses |
Chamber of Deputies Senate |
Seats | 125 members 80 deputies 45 senators |
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Asunción | |
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Coordinates: 25°16′44″S 57°38′08″W / 25.27889°S 57.63556°W
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.