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Parliamentary elections were held in Paraguay in 1960 after President Alfredo Stroessner had dissolved Congress. [1] The elections were boycotted by the opposition in protest at insufficient guarantees of freedom. [1] Subsequently all 60 seats were won by the Colorado Party. [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Party | 60 | |||
| Total | 60 | |||
| Total votes | 271,452 | – | ||
| Source: Nohlen, Countries Quest | ||||
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