According to the BBC, Santiago Peña was arrested on Friday. This occurred just minutes after legislators voted for his impeachment.
Reasons for Removal and Parliamentary Vote
The decision to remove the president was made unanimously. The vote included deputies, including representatives from his own political party. The escalation of the political crisis in the country is linked to the financial collapse of a digital bank related to Peña's private interests.
Context
The events are unfolding in Paraguay, which had a population of more than 6.8 million people as of 2017.
