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elects on the national level a

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- the

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- and a

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. The president is elected for a five-year term by the people. The

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(''Congreso Nacional'') has two chambers. The

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(''Cámara de Diputados'') has 80 members, elected for a five-year term by

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. The Chamber of Senators (''Cámara de Senadores'') has 45 members, elected for a five-year term by

Schedule

Election

Inauguration

Latest elections

President

Senate

Chamber of Deputies

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