Arrest warrant for Santiago Peña, Pedro Alliana new president of Paraguay

Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana has been sworn in as the new president of the Republic, following the removal of Santiago Peña by the Senate with 44 votes in favor. The upper house found Peña guilty of misconduct in the performance of his duties, in connection with the Ueno Bank financial crisis. The decision came after the head of state failed to appear before the Senate for the impeachment proceedings, despite having announced his intention to exercise his right to a defense. Protests in Paraguay continue after the downfall of Ueno Bank His resignation, submitted on Thursday, had not been accepted by Parliament, which decided to proceed with the political trial. Alliana, a member of the Colorado Party, will have to complete the presidential term until 2028. The crisis erupted after the Central Bank's intervention in Ueno Bank, which left nearly three million customers without immediate access to their deposits. Meanwhile, the Organization of American States (OAS) has called for the crisis to be resolved in compliance with the Constitution, the rule of law and fundamental guarantees. The first reimbursements to depositors have also begun, through the Central Bank's Deposit Guarantee Fund. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA