WorldUpdated November 7

Paraguay’s Senate removes Peña; Alliana sworn in

Asharq News reported that Paraguay’s Senate voted unanimously to remove Santiago Peña after he submitted his resignation, with lawmakers choosing to continue impeachment proceedings rather than accept it. Vice President Pedro Alliana took the oath as president on Friday. The impeachment articles alleged conflicts of interest, manipulation of oversight, diversion of pension-fund money and an institutional cover-up; Peña denied wrongdoing. He was placed under house arrest. Prosecutors said charges were still being determined and might include influence peddling; they ordered him to appear at the prosecutor’s office Saturday morning. The Central Bank denied a conflict of interest and said former governor Carlos Carvalho had recused himself from decisions related to Ueno Bank.

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