Paraguay's Senate removes President Peña; Vice President Alliana takes office
Paraguay's Senate has removed President Santiago Peña from office, with Vice President Pedro Alliana sworn in as his successor following a banking scandal that left millions unable to access their funds. All 44 senators present voted for impeachment, and Peña was placed under house arrest. He faces questioning on Saturday over alleged breach of trust, influence peddling, and embezzlement related to the Ueno Bank collapse, which affected nearly half of Paraguay's 6.4 million residents. Peña, a Trump ally who took office in 2023, had resigned Thursday, but the Senate rejected his request for a three-day delay. Alliana promised full compensation for those affected, with his term running until 2028.