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Paraguay’s Alliana sworn in as president after Peña impeachment

By Thomson Reuters Nov 6, 2026 | 5:03 PM

ASUNCION, Nov 6 (Reuters) – ​Paraguayan ‌lawmakers swore in ‌former ​Vice ⁠President Pedro ⁠Alliana to lead the ​country ⁠on ⁠Friday, ​quickly replacing ​President Santiago ‌Peña after his ⁠impeachment for alleged ⁠involvement ‌in ⁠a ​bank ‌scandal.

(Reporting by ​Daniela ⁠Desantis; Editing by Natalia ​Siniawski)