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Key Facts: MRE Concurso Diplomático Exam

10 vacancies

2026 Tercer Secretario places

MRE Resolución 383/2026

50 MCQs

Per subject paper, not the entire competition

MRE Resolución 484/2026, Articles 17–18

60/100 normally

Core-paper cutoff; conditionally 50 when the highest score is below 80

MRE Resolución 484/2026, Article 27

APTO required

Eliminatory psychotechnical screening

MRE Resoluciones 484/2026 and 574/2026

Study 60 independent practice questions: 12 each in Paraguayan international-relations history, public international law, economics, Spanish and English. Use the official programs for complete coverage and prepare separately for additional-language, writing, oral and psychotechnical assessments.

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1Which interpretation best captures the Paraguayan Junta's position in the Nota del 20 de julio de 1811 to Buenos Aires?
A.A commercial agreement postponing all discussion of political authority
B.Local administration subject to the final authority of Buenos Aires
C.Local self-government combined with cooperation among political equals
D.A request that Brazil guarantee a union with Buenos Aires
Explanation: The note asserted Paraguay's right to govern itself while proposing relations founded on justice, equity and equality. Cooperation and confederation were compatible with autonomy; submission to Buenos Aires was not the proposed basis of association.
2A historian distinguishes the Tratado del 12 de octubre de 1811 from Argentina's later formal recognition of Paraguayan independence. Which description of the earlier agreement is most defensible?
A.It permanently settled every disputed boundary between the two republics
B.It provided for friendship and mutual assistance while respecting Paraguay's own government
C.It created the same diplomatic relationship later established by exchanging resident ambassadors
D.It incorporated Paraguay into a constitution already adopted by all Río de la Plata provinces
Explanation: The 1811 agreement dealt with friendship, assistance, commerce and Paraguay's autonomous government. It should not be treated as a final settlement of later state-recognition and boundary disputes, which followed their own diplomatic history.
3When assessing a historical boundary argument based on uti possidetis juris, which evidence most directly addresses that principle?
A.The current population's preferred trading partner
B.The location of the newest military outpost
C.The legal administrative boundary inherited at independence
D.The relative economic value of the disputed territory today
Explanation: Uti possidetis juris seeks to preserve the territorial boundaries inherited at independence, turning former administrative divisions into international frontiers. Legal title is central; later occupation or economic usefulness does not by itself replace that inquiry.
4Why is the Tratado de San Ildefonso of 1777 relevant to the history of Paraguay's boundaries?
A.It supplied a Spanish-Portuguese colonial demarcation used in later territorial arguments
B.It established a common market among the Río de la Plata republics
C.It implemented the postwar arbitration of the Villa Occidental dispute
D.It settled the post-independence frontier between Paraguay and Bolivia
Explanation: San Ildefonso concerned the division of Spanish and Portuguese possessions in South America. Its boundary descriptions became relevant to later arguments about territory inherited from the colonial period, even though demarcation and occupation remained contested.
5Which account correctly distinguishes the territorial exchange proposed by the Tratado de Madrid of 1750 from the later San Ildefonso settlement?
A.Madrid and San Ildefonso both required the seven mission towns to become an independent republic
B.Madrid left both areas to Portugal; San Ildefonso transferred both to Paraguay
C.Madrid transferred the Chaco to Spain; San Ildefonso exchanged it for Colonia del Sacramento
D.Madrid proposed exchanging Colonia del Sacramento for seven eastern Jesuit mission towns; San Ildefonso left those towns in the Spanish sphere
Explanation: Madrid proposed that Portugal relinquish Colonia del Sacramento in exchange for the seven eastern mission towns. The later San Ildefonso settlement restored Colonia to Spain without that same exchange of the seven towns, so the two arrangements must not be conflated.
6Which theme best describes the external policy associated with José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia's government?
A.Protection of autonomy through restrictive external relations and controlled trade
B.Rapid entry into a regional customs union
C.Dependence on permanent European military alliances
D.Expansion of a network of resident embassies across Europe
Explanation: Francia's government restricted external relations and controlled trade in a context of regional conflict and pressure on Paraguayan autonomy. Describing this as isolation does not mean that absolutely no cross-border trade or contact occurred.
7The US Office of the Historian records recognition of Paraguay in 1852 and establishment of diplomatic relations in 1861. What distinction should a diplomatic-history timeline preserve?
A.Recognition is the same event as opening a resident legation
B.Recognition of a state's independence and establishment of diplomatic relations can occur at different times
C.Recognition necessarily follows the appointment of an ambassador
D.Establishing diplomatic relations retroactively changes the state's independence date
Explanation: The United States recognized Paraguay before establishing diplomatic relations and a legation in Asunción. Recognition, diplomatic relations and elevation of a mission to embassy status are separate events and should have separate timeline entries.
8Which three governments concluded the Tratado de la Triple Alianza in 1865?
A.Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia
B.Brazil, Uruguay and Chile
C.Argentina, Uruguay and Peru
D.Argentina, the Empire of Brazil and Uruguay
Explanation: The treaty united Argentina, the Empire of Brazil and Uruguay in an offensive and defensive alliance against Paraguay's government. Identifying the actual signatories is essential before analyzing the treaty's military and territorial provisions.
9Which statement correctly connects the Paraguay-Argentina boundary agreement of 1876 with the Hayes award of 1878?
A.The disputed Verde-Pilcomayo sector, including Villa Occidental, went to arbitration and was awarded to Paraguay
B.The treaty submitted the entire eastern region of Paraguay to Hayes, who awarded it to Argentina
C.The award settled Paraguay's frontier with Brazil along the Río Apa
D.The award required a new plebiscite before either state could claim Villa Occidental
Explanation: The treaty left the sector between the Río Verde and the main branch of the Pilcomayo, including Villa Occidental, for arbitration. Hayes awarded that disputed territory to Paraguay; the award did not determine every frontier of the country.
10A summary says the end of Chaco War hostilities immediately fixed the final international boundary. Which correction best distinguishes the stages of settlement?
A.The Hayes award ended the Chaco War and the 1938 treaty merely renamed towns
B.The 1938 treaty itself was the first suspension of hostilities, with no earlier armistice
C.Cessation of hostilities preceded the 1938 peace treaty and the mediating states' boundary award
D.The armistice transferred all disputed territory to the League of Nations for permanent administration
Explanation: The cessation of hostilities and the definitive territorial settlement were different stages. The 1938 Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Limits provided for arbitration by the mediating states, followed by an award defining the boundary within the agreed framework.

About the MRE Concurso Diplomático Exam

Independent practice by OpenExamPrep for Paraguay's 2026 diplomatic and consular career admission competition at the rank of Tercer Secretario. The competition tests Spanish, English B2 and either Portuguese or French B1, alongside history, law and economics. Our English-language MCQ study adaptation offers selected core-topic practice with Spanish language examples preserved.

Exam sponsor: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MRE) — Academia Diplomática y Consular Carlos Antonio López. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The 2026 process includes eliminatory psychotechnical screening and five eliminatory academic MCQ papers; Portuguese or French B1, composition and oral Aptitud Diplomática add ranking points. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation. Spanish text integral to language skills is preserved. The bank does not cover every official unit or the additional language, and cannot replace writing, speaking or psychotechnical assessment practice.

Time Limit

90 minutes per subject paper, except Spanish: 120 minutes; composition: 120 minutes. Oral and psychotechnical durations not verified.

Passing Score

Normally 60/100 per core subject, reduced to 50 if that subject's highest score is below 80; psychotechnical APTO required. Admission depends on final ranking, eligibility and ten vacancies.

Exam / Certification Fees

Not specified in the reviewed 2026 call and regulations; confirm with MRE

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20% of local practice; 12 questions

Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales del Paraguay

Selected colonial boundaries, independence diplomacy, recognition, Triple Alliance and Chaco settlements, the original Itaipú Treaty and Indigenous land rights.

20% of local practice; 12 questions

Derecho Internacional Público

International custom, treaties, statehood, state responsibility, diplomatic and consular protections, international jurisdiction and constitutional hierarchy.

20% of local practice; 12 questions

Nociones de Economía y Comercio Internacional

Scarcity, demand and elasticity, national accounts, inflation and money, hypothetical taxation, balance-of-payments accounting, exchange rates, tariffs and comparative advantage.

20% of local practice; 12 questions

Lengua Española

Two vocabulary, two orthography, five morphosyntax and three reading items. The official paper's point distribution is 20/20/40/20; this small selection is not a full paper.

20% of local practice; 12 questions

Lengua Inglesa

Five grammar, five vocabulary and two reading items. The official B2 paper has 20/20/10 questions; this selection is not a complete language assessment.

Preparing for the MRE Concurso Diplomático Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Normally 60/100 per core subject, reduced to 50 if that subject's highest score is below 80; psychotechnical APTO required. Admission depends on final ranking, eligibility and ten vacancies.
  • Assessment: The 2026 process includes eliminatory psychotechnical screening and five eliminatory academic MCQ papers; Portuguese or French B1, composition and oral Aptitud Diplomática add ranking points. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation. Spanish text integral to language skills is preserved. The bank does not cover every official unit or the additional language, and cannot replace writing, speaking or psychotechnical assessment practice.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes per subject paper, except Spanish: 120 minutes; composition: 120 minutes. Oral and psychotechnical durations not verified.
  • Exam / certification fees: Not specified in the reviewed 2026 call and regulations; confirm with MRE Official sources

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MRE Concurso Diplomático: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the complete 2026 official subject programs; this bank samples selected units rather than providing complete program coverage.
2Build separate timelines for independence, recognition, diplomatic relations, cessation of hostilities and definitive boundary settlements.
3Distinguish treaty rules from domestic constitutional hierarchy, and territorial sovereignty from diplomatic inviolability.
4Show the bases and units in elasticity, GDP, balance-of-payments and exchange-rate calculations. The tax example here is hypothetical, not Paraguayan tax advice.
5Study Spanish in Spanish using current RAE resources and practice B2 English grammar, vocabulary and reading.
6Prepare separately for Portuguese or French B1, timed Spanish composition and oral Aptitud Diplomática; review the mandatory psychotechnical instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 MRE competition?

The XIX Concurso Público de Oposición y Méritos selects candidates for ten Tercer Secretario vacancies in Paraguay's diplomatic and consular service. MRE's Academia Diplomática y Consular coordinates the process. The application window has closed; follow the official portal for current notices.

What are the subject papers and pass rules?

The five eliminatory papers cover Paraguayan international-relations history, public international law, economics and international trade, Spanish and English B2. Each has 50 MCQs and is scored out of 100. Article 27 normally requires 60; the cutoff is 50 if the highest score in that subject is below 80. Portuguese or French B1, composition and the oral assessment add points without this subject cutoff. Psychotechnical screening is separately eliminatory.

Who is eligible?

The call requires Paraguayan natural citizenship, age 18 or older, full civil and political rights and eligibility for public office. Applicants need a university degree or at least 50% of degree coursework completed. At least 80% of vacancies are allocated to qualifying graduates and at most 20% to qualifying advanced students; consult the official call for degree fields, ability criteria and documentation.

Is there an examination fee?

A fee was not specified in the reviewed 2026 call and regulations. Confirm any charges directly with MRE; the absence of a published fee is not evidence that application or examination is free.

Can these questions replace the official assessments?

This is independent practice and an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation. Spanish language text integral to the skill remains in Spanish. The bank samples core topics and does not cover Portuguese/French or replace mandatory composition, oral, psychotechnical or other performance preparation.