Pedro Alliana takes Paraguay's presidency after Santiago Peña's impeachment
Pedro Alliana assumed Paraguay's presidency on Friday, November 6, after the Senate unanimously approved the impeachment of Santiago Peña amid a political crisis triggered by the collapse of the digital Ueno Bank. Alliana will complete the presidential term until August 2028. The 52-year-old Colorado Party politician, a former governor and deputy, was cleared by the Chamber of Deputies of accusations regarding the bank's failure, avoiding early elections. He advocates for low taxes and foreign investment while representing the party's conservative wing. Alliana's career includes a nepotism investigation that was archived, and he has publicly criticized Brazilian President Lula over statements about the Triple Alliance War, signaling firm bilateral vigilance.