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Paraguay Senate Removes President
Paraguay's Senate removes Santiago Peña under arrest, Pedro Alliana takes office.
In brief
Paraguay's Senate removes Santiago Peña under arrest, Pedro Alliana takes office. Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña after impeachment trial for poor performance on Ueno Bank collapse, placing him under house arrest while vice president Pedro Alliana assumes office. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Senate removes Peña
Paraguay's Senate removes Santiago Peña after impeachment trial for poor performance on Ueno Bank collapse.
Peña placed under arrest
Prosecutors order Peña placed under house arrest for alleged economic crimes including breach of trust and influence peddling.
Alliana takes office
Vice President Pedro Alliana sworn in as new head of state to serve until August 15, 2028.
Senate trial details
Senate approved removal at 6:55 p.m. local time with 44 senators present out of 45, including ruling Colorado Party.
Peña's resignation
Peña tendered resignation but Senate rejected 72-hour extension to prepare defense.
Public reaction
Thousands of savers gathered outside Congress celebrating Senate's decision to remove Peña.
The key point
Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña after impeachment trial for poor performance on Ueno Bank collapse, placing him under house arrest while vice president Pedro Alliana assumes office.
