# Paraguay Vice President Sworn In As President

> Paraguay's Pedro Alliana sworn in as interim president after impeachment of Santiago Pena over banking crisis.
- Title: Paraguay Vice President Sworn In As President · Ndtv
- Summary: Paraguay's Pedro Alliana sworn in as interim president after impeachment of Santiago Pena over banking crisis.
- Keywords: paraguay, santiago pena, pedro alliana, banking crisis, ueno bank, impeachment, india, Ndtv
- Source: Ndtv — https://ndtv.com/world-news/paraguay-vice-president-pedro-alliana-sworn-in-as-president-vows-support-for-banking-crisis-victims-12295208
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- Topics: paraguay, santiago pena, pedro alliana, banking crisis, ueno bank, impeachment, india, news
## Paraguayan senators appoint Pedro Alliana
Paraguayan senators appointed Vice President Pedro Alliana as president on Friday following Pena's impeachment.
## Santiago Pena impeached over banking crisis
Santiago Pena was impeached following a major banking crisis in Paraguay.
## Alliana pledges support for depositors
Alliana promised not to abandon millions of Ueno Bank depositors who lost access to their money after its takeover.
## Alliana serves until 2028
Alliana, who will serve as president until 2028, pledged to support the affected Ueno Bank depositors during his term.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay's vice president Pedro Alliana becomes interim president following impeachment of Santiago Pena over banking crisis, pledging support for Ueno Bank depositors.