A former president arrested and the return of the old regime during a night of madness in Paraguay

Santiago Peña was unanimously removed from the presidency of Paraguay amid a political crisis linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank. His vice president, Hércules Pedro Lorenzo Alliana, assumed power as Peña faced public outrage and was placed under house arrest. The situation escalated with protests outside Peña's residence, reflecting widespread anger over the bank's sudden closure, which affected many citizens' savings. Former president Horacio Cartes, who had previously supported Peña, played a crucial role in orchestrating this political shift due to his dissatisfaction with Peña's actions. As the new president, Alliana's administration faces the challenge of addressing the fallout from the banking crisis and public unrest.