Who is Pedro Alliana, the new president of Paraguay after Peña's impeachment
Meet Pedro Alliana, the vice president who took over the presidency of Paraguay after Santiago Peña's impeachment due to the Ueno Bank crisis. See his profile and goals.
TL;DR
- Pedro Alliana became president of Paraguay after Santiago Peña's impeachment.
- The impeachment followed a crisis triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank.
- Alliana, a member of the Partido Colorado, will serve until August 2028.
- He advocates for low taxes, foreign investment, and traditional values.
- Alliana faced but was cleared of impeachment charges related to the bank crisis.
- Past controversies include nepotism accusations and a strained relationship with Horacio Cartes.
- He has previously criticized Brazilian President Lula's remarks on the War of the Triple Alliance.