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Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president after Santiago Peña's impeachment
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Pedro Alliana became Paraguay's president after the impeachment of Santiago Peña, amid a political and financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank, which froze savings for half the adult population.
- At 52, Alliana, a former national basketball player and leader of the Colorado Party, pledged to address the crisis during his term ending in August 2028.
- Peña is currently under house arrest and faces allegations including breach of trust, influence peddling, and misappropriation of funds.
- Alliana's political career, supported initially by former president Horacio Cartes, includes roles as governor, Chamber of Deputies president, and Colorado Party leader; however, his relationship with Cartes soured after the latter withdrew support.
- Criticism has been directed at Alliana for appointing multiple relatives, including his daughter, to public administration posts, while he balances his political life with a family of four children and a congresswoman wife.
