Jerusalem, 8 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Paraguay’s new President, Pedro Alliana, reassured Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar that the South American nation remains a steadfast ally, saying Israel can firmly count on Paraguay’s continued support on the international stage.
Sa’ar congratulated Alliana following his swift ascension to the presidency after the sudden ousting and arrest of former President Santiago Peña. Peña was removed by Congress amid a financial investigation involving a government-backed digital banking venture.
The political shift raised questions about the future of bilateral relations, especially after Peña recently relocated Paraguay’s embassy to Jerusalem. However, President Alliana, who met with Sa’ar and Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem just weeks ago as Vice President, guaranteed full continuity.
Alliana confirmed that the embassy will remain in Jerusalem, pledging to deepen intelligence sharing, agricultural partnerships, and strategic counter-terrorism cooperation.
