Santiago Peña is removed by the Congress of Paraguay and Pedro Alliana assumes the presidency
The Congress of Paraguay approved the removal of Santiago Peña in an impeachment trial linked to the Ueno Bank collapse scandal. Minutes after the decision, Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the country's new president.
The removal of Santiago Peña comes after a deep institutional crisis triggered by the financial collapse of Ueno Bank, an event that generated immediate repercussions in the national political and economic spheres.
Given the presidential vacancy generated by the impeachment trial, lawmakers proceeded in accordance with the constitutional framework, swearing in Pedro Alliana to assume the highest office of the State.
Simultaneously, the Judiciary issued a house arrest order against the former president as corresponding investigations into responsibilities in the financial crisis move forward.
- Santiago Peña was removed by the Congress of Paraguay through an impeachment trial.
- The crisis originated as a result of the collapse of Ueno Bank.
- Pedro Alliana assumed the country's presidency after being sworn in before Congress.
- House arrest was ordered against Santiago Peña following his removal.
Corroborates: Santiago Peña is removed by the Congress of Paraguay and Pedro Alliana assumes the presidency