Paraguay's Congress removes President Peña amid banking scandal

Paraguay's parliament removed President Santiago Peña from office during a severe financial and political crisis, with an arrest warrant issued against him shortly after. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies voted unanimously for his impeachment. Peña faces allegations of involvement in a banking scandal linked to the insolvent Ueno Bank, and is under house arrest pending a court appearance. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the new president, serving until August 2028. The crisis stems from the Ueno Bank's collapse, which threatened millions of savers. Peña had previously sought to resign to gain parliamentary immunity, but Congress rejected his request.