Ousted ex-President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest on Friday after he was impeached over a major banking crisis. After three years as vice president, Pedro Alliana suddenly found himself catapulted to Paraguay's presidency on Friday following the impeachment of ousted leader Santiago P»»»

Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office. Alliana was elected vice president of Paraguay as Peña's running mate in 2023. He should now serv»»»