# Paraguay Senate Removes President

> Paraguay's Senate removes Santiago Peña under arrest, Pedro Alliana takes office.
- Title: Paraguay Senate Removes President · MercoPress | Shortify
- Summary: Paraguay's Senate removes Santiago Peña under arrest, Pedro Alliana takes office.
- Keywords: pedro alliana, santiago peña, ueno bank, impeachment, house arrest, paraguay senate, MercoPress
- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/07/paraguay-s-senate-removes-santiago-pena-who-is-placed-under-arrest-and-pedro-alliana-takes-office
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- Topics: pedro alliana, santiago peña, ueno bank, impeachment, house arrest, paraguay senate, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.