Paraguay's Former President Santiago Peña Arrested at Private Residence, New President Pedro Alliana Sworn In
Former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was arrested by police at his private residence in Asunción following his removal from office through a political trial. New President Pedro Alliana was sworn in, assuming the remaining term of Peña's presidency until August 2028. The leadership change occurred amid a financial and political crisis, including the collapse of the Ueno Bank.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources report the arrest occurred at Santiago Peña's private residence, while others do not specify the location.
arrested at his private residence in Asunción
arrested after his removal
The exact timing of the arrest is reported differently, with some sources stating it occurred in the evening on November 6, while others do not specify the time.
arrest took place on Friday, November 6, in the evening
arrested after his removal
The reason for Santiago Peña's removal is mentioned as being tied to his ties with Ueno Bank in some sources, while others do not specify the cause.
due to his ties with Ueno Bank
arrested after his removal
The political context of the event is described differently, with some sources emphasizing the financial crisis and others focusing on the political trial.
amid the collapse of the Ueno Bank
following the political trial that led the Congress to remove Santiago Peña from office
Sources
Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the new president of Paraguay this Friday, following the political trial that led the Congress to remove Santiago Peña from office.
Former President of Paraguay Santiago Penía was arrested at his private residence in Asunción immediately after impeachment. As reported by BR, this is reported by ABC. According to the publication, the arrest took place on Friday, November 6, in the evening, simultaneously with the inauguration ceremony of the new head of state Pedro Alli, who replaced Pení after his removal from...
Former President of Paraguay Santiago Pena was arrested at his private residence in Asuncion immediately after impeachment, reports ABC.
Paraguayan police arrest former president Santiago Peña after his removal from office EFE - Agencia de noticias
The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.
Pedro Alliana assumed the presidency of Paraguay following the removal of Santiago Peña due to his ties with Ueno Bank. The new leader will complete the remaining period of the government until August 2028, amid the financial and political crisis the country is experiencing.
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