Paraguayan President Hospitalised After Falling Ill at G20 Summit
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was hospitalized on Monday after experiencing a sudden illness while attending the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Paraguayan authorities confirmed his admission to Samaritano Hospital in Botafogo, where diagnostic tests were conducted.
Key Details
- Medical Update:
- The hospital reported that President Peña, 46, experienced “malaise” in the afternoon.
- His condition is stable, and he is currently recovering while awaiting test results.
- Official Statements:
- Paraguay’s Vice President, Pedro Alliana, stated on social media that he had spoken with Peña, who was “doing well.”
- Alliana emphasized that the president was under observation and expected to receive more updates soon.
- Incident at the Summit:
- Witnesses reported seeing Peña transported by ambulance from the G20 venue.
- Media outlets speculated that he may have experienced chest pains, but this remains unconfirmed.
- Peña’s Role at the G20:
- Although Paraguay is not a G20 member, Peña attended the summit as an invited guest of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- Before falling ill, he participated in discussions highlighting Paraguay’s efforts in poverty reduction and economic development.
Next Steps
Medical professionals will determine the cause of Peña’s illness following test results. His condition is being closely monitored, and updates are expected from Paraguayan officials.
Peña’s presence at the G20 summit underscores Paraguay’s commitment to engaging in global economic dialogues, despite being outside the formal group.
