WorldUpdated November 9

Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president

Asharq News reported that the Senate voted unanimously to remove Peña, after which Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president. Alliana is to complete the remainder of Peña’s term, which ends in August 2028. The transfer comes amid an investigation into Peña’s ties to Ueno. A judge ordered Peña’s pretrial detention as prosecutors investigated alleged links to the bank and its collapse. Asharq News reported that prosecutors had said charges were still being determined and might include influence-peddling. Peña denied wrongdoing and described the matter as a regulatory issue.

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Coverage started November 7