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Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president after Santiago Peña's impeachment

Pedro Alliana took the oath of office as the new president of Paraguay following the dramatic removal of his predecessor, Santiago Peña. Peña was impeached and subsequently arrested in the wake of the catastrophic collapse of Ueno Bank, which locked millions of citizens out of their savings accounts and ignited the nation's most severe political upheaval in years. The swift transfer of power places Alliana at the head of a government reeling from widespread public anger and financial turmoil. Ousted leader Peña now faces potential prison time of up to 15 years as prosecutors move forward with criminal investigations.

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  • ✓ Pedro Alliana was sworn in as Paraguay president following the impeachment of Santiago Peña.
  • ✓ Santiago Peña was impeached and arrested after the collapse of Ueno Bank.
  • ✓ The bank collapse left millions of customers unable to access their savings.
  • ✓ Santiago Peña faces up to 15 years in prison following the banking crisis.
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Pedro Alliana officially assumed the presidency of Paraguay following the impeachment and arrest of Santiago Peña.

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  1. Pedro Alliana Sworn In as Paraguay President Following Impeachment

    Pedro Alliana took the oath of office as the new president of Paraguay following the dramatic removal of his predecessor, Santiago Peña. Peña was impeached and subsequently arrested in the wake of the catastrophic collapse of Ueno Bank, which locked millions of citizens out of their savings accounts and ignited the nation's most severe political upheaval in years. The swift transfer of power places Alliana at the head of a government reeling from widespread public anger and financial turmoil. Ousted leader Peña now faces potential prison time of up to 15 years as prosecutors move forward with criminal investigations.

    Why it matters

    The collapse of Ueno Bank created an unprecedented economic emergency that drained household savings across the country, turning public outrage into rapid political action. The implosion of the financial institution triggered an immediate legislative backlash, leading the Senate to remove the sitting head of state. This crisis abruptly altered the political standing of the ruling administration and forced an emergency transition of power.

    What is confirmed

    • Pedro Alliana was sworn in as Paraguay president following the impeachment of Santiago Peña.
    • Santiago Peña was impeached and arrested after the collapse of Ueno Bank.
    • The bank collapse left millions of customers unable to access their savings.
    • Santiago Peña faces up to 15 years in prison following the banking crisis.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Ousted president Santiago Peña is specifically facing criminal charges directly tied to an alleged role in the bank crisis.

    What to watch next

    • Developments in the criminal investigation and potential trial of ousted president Santiago Peña
    • Official policy responses from President Pedro Alliana's new administration regarding the Ueno Bank financial fallout
    • Reactions from international markets and political allies to the sudden shift in Paraguay's executive leadership
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    9. The New York Times — Paraguay’s Leader Resigns After Bank Failure Leaves Millions Without Savings
    10. Bloomberg.com — How a Banking Scandal Is Taking Down Trump’s Ally in Paraguay
    11. Al Jazeera — How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis
    12. BBC — Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested
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