Pedro Alliana Assumes Paraguay Presidency After Santiago Peña's Impeachment

Pedro Alliana, the vice president of Paraguay, has assumed the presidency following the impeachment and house arrest of Santiago Peña. Alliana, a prominent figure in the Colorado Party, previously served as the president of the Chamber of Deputies and governor of the Ñeembucú department. He faces the immediate challenge of addressing the financial crisis triggered by the closure of Ueno Bank, which led to Peña's removal. Alliana has promised to compensate those affected by the crisis and work closely with oversight bodies to stabilize the economy.