In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ovelar and the second or maternal family name is Benítez.
Silvio Ovelar
Official portrait, 2023
Senator of Paraguay
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 August 2004
President of the Senate of Paraguay
Incumbent
Assumed office 30 June 2023
President
Mario Abdo Benítez Santiago Peña
Preceded by
Oscar Salomón
In office 30 June 2018 – 30 June 2019
President
Horacio Cartes Mario Abdo Benítez
Preceded by
Fernando Lugo
Succeeded by
Blas Llano
Executive Minister-Secretary of Social Action
In office 15 August 2003 – 3 August 2004
President
Nicanor Duarte
Preceded by
Aurelio Varela
Succeeded by
María Ester Jiménez
Governor of Caaguazú
In office 15 August 1998 – 15 August 2003
Preceded by
Mario Soto
Succeeded by
Enzo Vera
Personal details
Born
Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez
(1967-11-20) 20 November 1967 (age 56) Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazú, Paraguay
Political party
Colorado
Spouse
Iris Magnolia Mendoza
Children
3
Education
Catholic University of Asunción (BA)
Occupation
Political scientist
politician
Silvio Adalberto "Beto" Ovelar Benítez (born 20 November 1967) is a Paraguayan politician who has served as senator since 2004. A member of the Colorado Party aligned with Horacio Cartes, he has served as president of the Senate since 2023, office he previously held from 2018 to 2019.
Ovelar previously served as governor of Caaguazú from 1998 to 2003.
Silvio Adalberto "Beto" Ovelar Benítez (born 20 November 1967) is a Paraguayan politician who has served as senator since 2004. A member of the Colorado...
was favored in polls. Their candidate was Minister of Education Blanca Ovelar, the first woman to be nominated as a candidate for a major party in Paraguayan...
of 10%, gaining a 42.3% vote share. The Colorado Party candidate, Blanca Ovelar, acknowledged that Lugo had an unassailable lead and conceded the race that...
June 2023 31,631. Derlis Osorio 30 June 2013 57,361. SilvioOvelar 5 August 2004 282,237. Blanca Ovelar 30 June 2013 17,864. Luis Petengill 30 June 2023 61...
Congress Pedro Alliana, Colorado since 15 August 2023 President of Senate SilvioOvelar, Colorado since 1 July 2023 President of the Chamber of Deputies Raúl...
of Paraguay History Founded 1870 Leadership President of the Senate SilvioOvelar, ANR since 1 July 2023 Structure Seats 45 Political groups Government...
football player Domingo Antonio Ortiz (1832-1889), naval officer Christian Ovelar (born 1985), former professional footballer Lino Oviedo (1943-2013), general...
Capiatá General Díaz Humaitá Olimpia (Itá) Presidente Hayes River Plate Silvio Pettirossi Sportivo Iteño Sportivo Limpeño Tembetary Primera C 1° de Marzo...
Party Sergio Daniel Godoy Codas Colorado Party Colorado Party Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez Colorado Party Colorado Party Sixto Pereira Galeano Tekojoja...
Radical Liberal Party Senators for the Homeland Alliance 71,072 Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez Colorado Party Colorado Party 282,237 Zenaida Concepción...
Authentic Radical Liberal Party Authentic Radical Liberal Party Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez Colorado Party Colorado Party Sixto Pereira Galeano Tekojoja...
5 6 Result Notes Santiago Luis Sasiain Gonzalez Central 56.58NR Jesus Antonio Sanchez Servin Central 51.47 Silvio Cesar Ovelar Barrios Central 49.35...
Deportivo Pinozá v General Caballero (CG) General Caballero (CG) v Silvio Pettirossi Silvio Pettirossi v Deportivo Pinozá Source: FUTPARAGUAY Rules for classification:...
Gonzalez Central 49.23 Santiago Luis Sasiain Gonzalez Central 48.28 4 Silvio Cesar Ovelar Barrios Central 47.47 5 Daniel Benitez Davalos Central 44.80 6 Victor...
June 2017 Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez 1 July 2017 30 June 2018 Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez 1 July 2018 30 June 2019 Blas Antonio Llano Ramos 1 July...
Benjamín Aceval Deportivo Pinozá General Caballero (CG) Humaitá Oriental Silvio Pettirossi Sport Colonial The champions from each of the 17 departments...
Octubre (SD) Atlético Juventud General Caballero (CG) Humaitá Oriental Silvio Pettirossi Sport Colonial The champions from each of the 17 departments...
Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago Attendance: 14,922 Referee: Silvio Trucco (Argentina) Deportivo Pasto won 3–0 on aggregate. August 20, 2013...
Yegros General Caballero (ZC) General Díaz Olimpia (Itá) Presidente Hayes Silvio Pettirossi Sportivo Limpeño Tembetary 1° de Marzo (FDM) 12 de Octubre (SD)...
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